Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 20, 1990
• Invested on: October 24, 1990

Former Provincial Archivist in three provinces of his adoptive country, he has headed numerous archival associations in North America including the Council of Nova Scotia Archives and the Society of American Archivists. A highly respected professional, whose visionary writings have challenged and inspired the archival community for decades, he has continued to make a significant contribution as a scholar and consultant.