Primary contact
Hamilton, Ontario
CA
Identity area
Identifier
ON00431
Authorized form of name
Children's Design International Collection
Parallel form(s) of name
- Collection internationale Desseins d'enfants
Other form(s) of name
- CDIC
- CDIC-CIDE
Type
- International
Contact area
Uday Kankanala
Primary contact
Type
Data Governance Committee Chair
Address
Street address
Locality
Hamilton
Region
Ontario
Country name
Canada
Postal code
Telephone
416-306-9743
Fax
uday.kankanala@cibc.com
Note
Léo Beaulieu
Type
President of the Board of Directors
Address
Street address
Locality
Hamilton
Region
Country name
Canada
Postal code
Telephone
905-975-1033
Fax
info@cdic-cide.org
Note
Description area
History
Children's Design International Collection is the brainchild of Léo Beaulieu, who was inspired by a special education teacher, a twenty-year career in the arts sector, and a new commitment in education. After a long reflection and discussions with family, friends and colleagues, a journey into saving and sharing the countless images that would otherwise vanish began.
Geographical and cultural context
The world is the playground. Twentieth century objects are particularly at risk of being lost.
Mandates/Sources of authority
Children's Design International Collection was federally incorporated in February 2018 and obtained charitable registration in November of the same year, under Section 149.1 of the Income Tax Act.
Administrative structure
A volunteer board oversees four standing committees: Governance Committee, Data Governance Committee, Fundraising Committee, and Professional and Community Outreach Committee. Other volunteers assist with programs, such as the Collection Partners Program.
Records management and collecting policies
Assessment and Acquisition Policy: https://cdic-cide.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Assessment-and-Acquisition-Policy.pdf
Conservation Policy: https://cdic-cide.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Conservation-Policy.pdf
Buildings
Outsourced
Holdings
Currently about 500 objects from seven family fonds, spanning a period from 1940s until now.
Finding aids, guides and publications
A selected bibliography on the subject: https://cdic-cide.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CDIC-Selected-Readings.pdf
The blog offers many other references: https://cdic-cide.org/en/
Access area
Opening times
Online 24/7
Access conditions and requirements
Access and Education Policy: https://cdic-cide.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Access-and-Education-Policy-1.pdf
Some items may be accessed only by researchers after written request.
Accessibility
Online access only.
Services area
Research services
In development.
Reproduction services
Internally only.
Public areas
None.