Henderson's Directories

The geographical focus was on Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan; but coverage also included some cities in British Columbia and Ontario.

[4] Agents of Henderson Directories Limited would go door-to-door, gathering information from residents and businesses.

[5] These agents would record the names of residents, their professions, as well as business and residential addresses.

They present a rich primary source for demographic information, illustrating patterns of settlement across urban areas in Western Canada.

Several public libraries and family history networks have include Henderson's Directories on their list of recommended sources.

The cover of the 1908 Edmonton and Strathcona edition