The NRCan Library - Ottawa (Earth Sciences) houses Canada's largest and most important collection of geoscience literature, photographs and maps. Of special historic significance is the Sir William Logan Collection of rare books, maps and pamphlets, originally owned by Logan, who founded the Geological Survey of Canada in 1842. Many items in this irreplaceable collection have, over the years, deteriorated and are in urgent need of conservation.

In 1992, the Canadian geoscience community celebrated the 150^th anniversary of the founding of the Geological Survey of Canada. As a lasting tribute to this milestone in Canadian science, the Canadian Geological Foundation, a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to assisting the development of the geological sciences in Canada, set up a special fund to conserve the Survey's unique archival collections. The American Association of Petroleum Geologists generously contributed start-up funds totalling $5,000, and this was further augmented by many individual donors.

Over the years the complete collection of Sir William Logan as well as many other rare books, pamphlets, maps and photographs in the Survey’s archival collections have received conservation treatment. We acknowledge the generosity of all those who have contributed to this important work in preserving Canada’s geoscience heritage for the future.

For more information about the Logan Legacy Fund, please contact Pauline MacDonald.