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5151 Yonge Street Willowdale, Ontario MZN SP5 Innocence and Impudence: Conference Update

In just a few days, The Ontario tion, Discipline and Training clothing, will be investigated by Historical Society will be in of the Children of the First Sally Gibson, Canadian Parks

Sault Ste. Marie for its l0Znd Nations. Bus and walking tours Service and Judy McGonigal, Annual Conference. From May will take you to the Indian Curator, Sault Ste. Marie 10 to 12, Innocence and Im- Friendship Centre and museum. Dr. Alan Johnson, pudence: Children and Shingwauk Hall, chapel and retired Professor of Education, Perceptions of Childhood cemetery, at Algoma University Nipissing University College will

will be held at the Holiday Inn, College. examine formal education in 208 St. Marys River Drive in A Museums Meet and 150 Years with the 3 R's. the Sault. Mingle reception will delight John Carter, Museums

In the last issue of the OHS those in the museum field who Development Officer with the Bulletin (February 1990), you wish to meet their colleagues Ministry of Culture and Com- read about the conference and and make new friends. munications, concludes the mor- the exciting events that will take A traditional First Nations ning sessions with his plenary

place. Here is an update. supper will be held at the presentation Children and Thursday, May 10 will feature Garden River First Nation. Museums: The Evolution of Children of the First Nations Chief Dennis Jones will the Educative Process. with Mary Lou Fox, Ojibwe welcome you and he will be Lunch is served. You will then Cultural Centre, delivering the followed by a display of drum- be entertained by Jennie Kersley theme presentation. A panel ming and dancing. who, in the character of Anna discussion focusing on Growing Children in 19th Cen- Jamieson, wife of the Attorney Up in a Community of First tury Ontario will be the focus General of Upper Canada, will Nations will follow. The on Friday, May 11. The pro- make observations of her visit to speakers will be: Dr. Cecil King, gramme will begin with Dr. Jean the Sault in the 19th century. IHVICEF will speak at tile Indian and Northern Education, Burnet of The Multicultural Three more concurrent ses- Stepfien Lewis, Special Representative for C/Iildren for Annual on 12. He will examine future itsues and concerns College of Education, University History Society of Ontario sions will take place after lunch. Conference Saturday. May in /us address Innocence and lrnpudence: What Does t/ze Future Ho/a’? (Plwto of Saskatchewan; Ruth W. Nor- discussing New Arrivals in Caroline Parry, Toronto author Can Speak Presentations Limited.) ton, Education Director, Ontario in the 19th Century of ms Celebrate will examine the courtesy of Assembly of First Nations; and their Attitudes to Folklore and Superstitions Leona Nahwegahbow, Chief, Children. Next on the agenda surrounding children in the 19th and Natural History Inter- A Nursery Tea of the 19th the highlights Whitefish River First Nation, are three concurrent sessions. century. Hands off Hands-on, pretation. Caning and Train- Century is one of Friday’s After Grand Chief, The Robinson Potatoes, Purges and Po- presented by Bill Nesbitt of ing, a study of discipline and of programme. Huron Treaty Region; and Kate tions, an exploration of foods Dundurn Castle, will address the training methods for the 19th you have enjoyed your tea, to Assiniwie, Elder, Wikwemikong and beverages as medicines, will issue of hands-on programming century child, will be explored Caroline Parry will invite you participate in 19th century First Nation. be discussed by Dorothy Dun- in museums. Also during this by Beth Hanna, The Gibson Following lunch, the same can, Executive Director of the same session, Will Kershaw of House, Jeanne Hughes and Lor- games. panellists from the morning ses- OHS. Petticoats, Pantaloons the Ministry of Natural raine O’Byrne of Black Creek As on Thursday, you will have to leave the hotel sions will discuss the Educa- and Pants, a look at children's Resources will look at Children Pioneer Village. an opportunity and stretch your legs during bus and walking tours to the Algoma Art Gallery, Sault Ste. Marie INSIDE Hands on History Holiday Museum and the Ermatinger Old Stone House. ~ ~~ By Lorraine Lowry crafts such as broommaking, Thank you Elizabeth After dinner, a festival of films ~ SPECIAL Workshop Coordinator tinsmithing, making com Campbell for sharing your will be presented as well as The ~ and ~ FEATURES: dollies, preparing 19th cen- very special skills Story Hour. Sault Ste. Marie’s The dates are set for The tury foods, q-uillwork (paper knowledge with so many of Town Crier, B.W. Bedell and ~~~ Advisory Committee. . . p. 5 ~~~~ Historical Society’s filigree) and many more! us,’ and thank you Gibson“ his daughter, Denise, will pre-

Applause to ‘ arinual Summer in the The 1990 Summer in. the Eons: Votuntcexjs for your ~~ sent an historic vignette and North York ...... p. 3 . ~~ _ Viliage generous, . ~ then you will be invited to tell a

Congratulations OAS. . p. S ~ ‘ ~~~ Em ~i=’m0.It- story about your grandparents presented _ é.¥.:‘ _ Elisabeth Bruye’re. . . . . p. 5 ~ and/or grandchildren. ~ your

Named ~ Escarpment The Enlightened 20th Cen-

Biosphere ...... p. 8 tury, Saturday, May 12, will Harnilton-Scourge have many highlights. Three

Project ...... p. 8 concurrent sessions begin the Hart Announces day. Infant and Maternal

Funding ...... p. 8 Mortality in Ontario bet-

Historical Tour ...... p. 5 ween the Wars will be discuss-

OHS and TAHA ...... p. 2 p. Orillia Launches Drive . p. 3 (See Conference 2) Prominent Historian

Will be Missed ...... p. 8 The Ontario Historical Society Canada Posles ~ Post Canada Sale of Orr House. . . . . p. 5 5151 Yonge Street °n5(.ux' Drlld Port unw-

Search for a Home. . . . p. 3 Willozodale, Ontario

THB Sets Plans ...... p. 8 MZN 5P5 FIRST PREMIERE REGULAR CLASS CLASSE 3 7 FEATURES: Meaford, Ontario

Across the Province. . . p. 5

Donors ...... p. 5 Executive Directors

Report ...... p. 2

From the Bookshelf. .. p. 7

Museum News ...... p. 6

New Members ...... p. 3

President’s Message. . . p. 3

Upcoming Events. . . . . p. 4

Workshops ...... p. 4 2 OHS BULLETIN

Executive Director’s Report

By Dorothy Duncan Honourable Susan Fish, then Haileybury Heritage Executive Director Minister of Citizenship and Festival Culture and John White, Chair- Plans are well underway for the Northern Ontario Survey man, Ontario Heritage Founda- second Annual Haileybury

The Ontario Historical Society tion, on May 1, 1984 at Black Heritage Festival to be held June

wants to assist our colleagues in Creek Pioneer Village as our first Z2, Z3 and 24, 1990. The On-

northern Ontario with services Bicentennial year project. This tario Historical Society is look- and support that are specifically resource book has proven very ing forward to being there again tailored to their needs. A survey popular among youth leaders, with a programme for young — of all organizations, institutions educators and the heritage com- people costumes to try on, and individuals working in the munity. Generous financial sup- with the opportunity to have a historical and cultural field has port from the Ontario Heritage photograph taken while in been ongoing for several mon- Foundation allowed The On- costume, games and activities of

ths. If you have been missed, tario Historical Society to give a the past, a Bran Pie and more. Contact The Ontario Historical complimentary copy to all Come to the Festival, find us Society for we are depending on museums, historical societies and join the fun in Haileybury! your input. Your responses and and library boards in Ontario as The 16th Annual Earlton requests will be the foundation well. Discovering Your Community Steam Show for planning our upcoming pro- is now out of print and is being The Ontario Histo_rical Society jects and programmes in nor- updated in preparation for will also be at the Earlton Steam thern Ontario. reprinting in English. Beth Han- and Antique Show with our pro- na, Chair of the Fundraising gramme for young people on Ju- Committee, is currently seeking fim Peterson, M. P. for Willowdale Glenn Lockwood, OHS Board Forging the Links ly 21 and 22. This established (left), for this project as this funds member and author (centre), and Colin Read, OHS President (right) give their I had the pleasure of par- and much loved event is a real in de- ’ resource book is much rendition of a song included in Consuming Passions. The launch 0}‘ the OHS most ticipating in the Saskatchewan winner and we are delighted to mand right across Canada. If you recent publication tool’ place on Friday, March 23 at The Gibson House in North Heritage Conference, Forging be a part of this exciting would like to make a donation to Yoné. The two hour event hosted approximately 100 people who enjoyed historic the Links held in Saskatoon, weekend again for we made a this project, please indicate this fare, toured David Gibson is home and purchased the 312 page boob focusing on Saskatchewan in February. This great many new friends last year. when forwarding your cheque. Ontario's eating and drinking traditions. (Photo courtesy of Gordon Duncan.) event was a lively, busy and The Ministry of Culture and Innocence and Impudence thought-provoking conference Communications, the The Annual Conference in Sault and it was a great honour to be a Honourable Christine E. Hart, Ste. Marie, May 10, 11, 12, is part of it. In addition, I won one Minister, has provided funding shaping up to be our best ever! of the lucky prizes — a most — for a French translation of The Merry-Go-Round of ideas, magnificent shirt that I was Discovering Your Community and products and services has many OHS and TAHA Join Forces delighted to spirit back to Upper we are most grateful to the new and interesting exhibitors Canada. Ministry for their interest and including the American Associa- to Develop Heritage support. tion for State and Local History. Making Connections The Ontario Historical Society Tourism District The Canadian Museum Associa- will be having a Greatly Reduced Book Sale at the tion/Prince Edward Island The Ontario Historical Society and both The Ontario Historical Merry-Go-Round for members Training Committee presented a Congratulations AASLH and the newly formed Society and the Temiskaming only during the three days of the Symposium for Teachers The American Association for Temiskaming Abitibi Heritage Abitibi Heritage Association conference. Bring your wallet and Museum Personnel in State and Local History Association have joined forces to look forward to local input in Charlottetown April 26 and 27. and cheque book and be celebrates its 50th anniversary develop a heritage tourism identifying the unique historical The symposium brought prepared to shop! this year. As a special birthday district in the Timiskaming resources in each of the 26 together teachers and museum offer, new members are being And Finally Abitibi area of northeastern On- municipalities within the region. workers to explore a number of invited to join between now and We are planning to have a Sale tario. Support funding for the initial Classroom topics ranging from the AASLH’s Annual Meeting in of Craft Supplies and Costume This project will have several phase of this project is being How to Get the Family History to September at a special rate of Items later this year. Jean components including the iden- sought from the Ministry of Students to the Museums and the $30.00 for an individual Agnew, of Penetanguishene, our tification of heritage resources in Culture and Communications, Museums to the Students. As a membership. The annual principal donor for Victuals the region, the development of the Honourable Christine E. presenter I made extensive use meeting will be held in and Values has been very strategies for publicizing all the Hart, Minister. For further infor- of. our resource publication Washington, D.C. September 5 generous in donating many heritage and cultural sites and mation contact Dorothy Discovering Your Community. to 8, 1990, with the theme items as a foundation for this events to tourists travelling in Houston, Secretary, Temiskam- Celebrating 50 Years of sale. If you have items such as Ontario and promoting this area ing Abitibi Heritage Association, Discovering Your Com- Tradition. craft supplies and equipment, as a destination, and ultimately Box 280, Earlton, Ontario P0] munity The 1991 Annual Meeting costume and accessory items of creating new employment op- 1E0, (705) 563-2918 or pro- Executive You will remember that Discover- will be held in Dearborn, an earlier period, jewelery or portunities based on the Dorothy Duncan, ing Your Community, developed Michigan, August 20-24, with textiles of any period, please grammes and projects that are Director, The Ontario Historical 5151 Yonge Street, by the Young Ontario Commit- the theme Collaboration and contact the office to arrange for developed and highlighted. Society, tee of The Ontario Historical Partnerships. Ontario delivery or pick up. All the residents in the area Willowdale, Ontario MZN SP5, 226-9011. Society was launched by the residents take— note! See you all in Sault Ste. Marie! will be involved in the project (416)

Conference (Continued from Page 1)

Don’t an OHS member is ed by Cynthia Comacchio of authorities in the field: Charles The Annual Business Meeting ference. forget to bring a tion fee for con- a non-member Wilfrid Laurier University. Shaver, Councillor, Town of of the OHS will be held and baby picture of yourself. A $150.00 and for $200.00. registration is Terry Crowley, University of Haileybury and Municipal then get ready for the Annual test will be held where you can is Daily to the $60.00 for members and $75.00 Guelph, who will share the same Representative appointed by Banquet. Dr. Colin Read, the try to match baby pictures conference col- for non-members. Please note session, will focus on the begin- Temiskaming Municipal Society’s President, will names of your that this fee does not include nings of the Women’s Institute Association to the Board of challenge you with his address, leagues. Also, for all museum large bulletin board meals. The meal package is movement in Home and Com- Children and Family Services for The Past and the Present, workers, a munity: The Genesis of Temiskaming; Susan Scott, John Graves Simcoe, Fran- will be provided for the posting $125.00 while individual meals Women's Institutes in On- Associate Librarian, Algoma cis Hector Clergue and You! of living history ideas. As well, are priced separately. offer- Don't miss this opportunity to tario. Micki Clemens, the Co- University; and Barbara Jackson, The conference concludes with the Bill Todd Fund will be the museum be a child again. See you in the ordinator of Language Arts, Executive Director, Sault Ste. the presentation of the Society’s ing a cash award to the furthest Sault! English and Dramatic Arts for Marie Association for the Men- honours and awards to out- worker who travels to attend the conference. Halton County Board of Educa- tally Retarded. Dean Jacobs, standing individuals and Dundurn Press of Toronto has tion will take a look at Chang- Director of the Walpole Island organizations in Ontario. donated a com- ing Trends in Literature. To- Research Centre, who chairs the Several other highlights of the generously A Farm in the day's Child in Tomorrow’s above panel discussion, will conference will take place. The plimentary copy of for Family for all conference Museum will be a must for the summarize the conference just Young Ontario Programme delegates. museum worker as Dorothy before lunch. children six to 16 will present remember if you are Johnstone, Curator of London The luncheon on Saturday, Growing Up in Ontario, a Also, how travelling airplane to the con- Regional Children’s Museum, May 12 is one event at this con- fun-filled exploration of by Ontario ference, take advantage of the discusses a museum’s role in col- ference you won’t want to miss. children have lived in conference rates with Air lecting today’s artifacts for Stephen Lewis, Special from the First Nations to today. special tomorrow‘s museums. Representative for Children for Also, the Merry-Go-Round, a Canada by calling toll free 1-800-361-7585. Identify A panel discussion citing New UNICEF will look towards the marketplace of ideas, products, Issues: Facing the Realities future in his address, In- programmes and services will be yourself with our conference and of the 20th Century Child nocence and Impudence: open for browsing and buying quote #90-805. of the con- The full conference registra- will be investigated by three What Does the Future Hold? during the three days APRIL 1990 3

President’s Message Heritage Community Applauds- By Colin Read volume VIII of the Dictionary. too long, and on this grey day North York City OHS President The Baldwin one is taken from threatens never to go away. the entry in the same volume on But after each dreary day there Council Decision In 1835 Henry Winton, an anti- Robert Baldwin prepared by is a new dawn, and we in the Heritage organizations and were concerned about the Catholic, anti-Reform journalist, Michael S. Cross and Robert OHS can all raise our spirits by institutions across Ontario proposal and expressed their was attacked by a small group of Fraser. contemplating the Societyls were delighted to learn in concern to the Council with men while travelling between The Dictionary, published by forthcoming annual conference, March of this year that the letters, submissions and Harbour Grace and Carbonear, the University of Toronto Press May 10-12, at Sault Ste. Marie. Mayor and Council of the Ci- presentations during the Newfoundland. A stone felled and Les Presses de l'université Last year's conference in Ottawa of North York bad review- winter months. When Coun- him from his horse, opening an on food was a resounding suc- ty Laval, is a mammoth undertak- proposal, Pro- ed a recommendation from cil reviewed the angry wound on his head. ing, one which has engaged the cess. We had superb attendance, their staff concerning the they reversed the earlier strate, he was pummelled efforts of many Canadian scintillating sessions, excellent building of a private day care recommendation, deciding unmercifully. Someone stuffed historians over the past few media coverage and delicious centre beside The Gibson that a more appropriate loca- his ears with mud and gravel, delights. Those attending found decades. The result is an inter- House museum and decided tion could be found in the then decided to crop his right nationally recognized compen- their intellectual horizons and to choose an alternative loca- area. ear, slicing two pieces from it. waistlines expanded. This years dium of information and inter- Mel In- tion for its construction. Congratulations Mayor Not satisfied, the assailant, or pretation. Aside from the doings conference on childhood, Lastman and members of the assailants, sliced off his left one. of the great and powerful, there nocence and Impudence: Supporters of both the Council of the City of North — don't and of day The message was clear are accounts aplenty of the more Children Perceptions care facility and the museum York! Childhood, promises to be as parade your prejudices here! ordinary folk, with revealing We In December 1858 when the vignettes on virtually every exciting and successful. have most dour of all Upper Canadian a stimulating programme and an page. It is, without question, a one of politicians, Robert “Responsible research tool of unsurpassed array of gifted speakers, The Ontario Historical Government” Baldwin as he has whom you’ll recognize instantly quality for those interested in — was laid to Stephen Lewis. been called, being our past. Welcomes rest in the family vault, his coffin So as winter translates into Society And what is its fate? Now that was, as he had directed, chained spring and as hope springs eter- the Dietionaty has finished its to that of his beloved wife Eliza. nal, what role is there for you in New Members labours on the 19th century and who had died 22 years before. all of this? is about to embark on the 20th, Ajax.‘ D'eon-Jones Strathrvy: The Corporation of Though several of her posses- Firstly, write your MP about Marianne the agency on which it relies for Be//evi/le.‘ O'Hara Mill Museum the Town of Strathroy sions were carefully placed in his the plight of the Dirtionary of funding, the Social Sciences and Bozamanvi//e.‘ Jean F. Shaw Toronto.‘ Wayne M. Fleming; casket, he was not at rest, not Canadian Biography (the Humanities Research Council, Brampton: Cheryl Kolin; Erik S. Norah Graham; Nancy Luno; sufficiently joined with his wife SSHRC, the funding agency in- SSHRC for short, has taken a Mustonen Barbara McNabb; Theresa in death, or so his son Willcocks volved, is a federal agency after policy decision which will see Ca/edon.‘ Rev. Donald Powell; Pirogowicz; Maxwell Pritz- thought all.) Secondly, let us know of the Dictionary’; grant reduced by Dr. Marion Powell ker; Lynn Socket; Marjorie Having found a crumpled let- any hot tips you might have on almost two-thirds. At the very Camphe//ford.‘ Claude Arsenault Stuart; Charles Sauriol; Ward ter in Robert’s clothes about the free or affordable office space. least, the rate of work on the Cohourg.‘ The Township of the Nine Senior Link; Diana final disposition of his body, Thirdly, brighten your day, and Dictionary will be slowed greatly. of Northumberland Weatherall Willcocks had the vault and his mine, and plan to attend our County Possibly, the scope will have to Crediton.‘ David McClure Family Water/oo.‘ Linda and Richard father's coffin opened on a bitter- May conference! be reduced drastically. That Dorchester.‘ David Scott Hastings ly cold January day. Then, as See you at the Sault! would be an enormous shame. Essex.‘ Town of Essex Weston.‘ Elizabeth Ross Robert had urged, the same Gravenharst.‘ M. Jackson ll/i//owda/e.‘ Thelma (Granny) surgical wound was inflicted on I write on a drear and foggy Harrow.‘ Heritage Village Dawson; Margot Beech Ken- his body as his dear Eliza had day in March. It is fitting, The Search Kemptvi//e.‘ Susan Peters nedy suffered while giving birth over perhaps, that the lag end of Kenora: Leo Waisberg Windsor: Surendra K. Bagga, Ar- 20 years before. She had never winter brings depressing news for a Home London: Tim Bradley; Anna chitect; James D. Kieffer fully recovered from the trauma about the Dictionary across my Davis; Tom Howes: Philip ll/ingham.‘ Emily Phibbs of having a Caesarean section. desk, fitting too, that the Continues Luno The procedure had hastened her weather should lead me to On- In less than a year, The Markham.‘ Out of Province: death. His operation complete, ruminate about the OHS’ contin- John S. Foley tario Historical Society will Mi//hmoh.‘ Arthur Clarke Syracuse, N. Y. .‘ Mr. and Mrs. W. Robert could at last lie in peace, uing search for a new home. have to vacate its current of- Mississauga.‘ Muriel Kowal Howard Card at one in body and soul with his We’re fortunate to be where we fices at 5151 Yonge Street in Lisheard.‘ Andre V. Saint- wife. are, at 5151 Yonge Street, but New Willowdale. Although the onge How do I know all this? Om- with the pace of development Society has been searching Oahvil/e.‘ Margaret Bennett niscience, I'm tempted to say, about us, it seems unlikely that for suitable quarters for the Ottawa.‘ Jill R. Hill but the answer is much simpler we can stay here for very much last two unfortunately we've years, Penetanguishene.‘ =€entennial and more believable than that. I longer. Accordingly, been nothing has yet been found. If Museum Board found these two stories, which looking for affordable accom- know about available of- you Port FJgin.‘ Audrey Underwood are so revealing about aspects of modation for quite some time, fice space within Metro Prince Albert.‘ Jack Moore “Canadian” and but have been unable to find it. colonial life, Toronto, (approximately St. Catharines.‘ Mr. and Mrs. E. death, in the Dictionary of Cana- We need at least 4000 square 4000 square is feet needed), Benjafield dian Biography. The Winton feet. Space is rarely affordable, which can be rented at a anecdote comes from the given those dimensions! The Scarborough.‘ Richard and Cindy modest rate, please contact Donna biography of Henry Winton writ- issue of a new location has been Jeffery; Terry the Society. Southampton.‘ Victoria Cooper ten by UOQPatrick O’Flaherty for hanging over our heads for far

Orillia Launches Drive for FeaI’u;ng QUE! . Heritage Centre Product/ram

'}I:‘he Ontari0DHist0riCal Sjocietfis TKZJJSGEH xecutive irector, orot y mm Duncan, was the featured /Ilake‘)/Our 0WI‘lf0[d€I’S -.!:zi.‘Jl-IIVALAIDS speaker at the Orillia Heritage andpoc/gets’ encapsulate -enI~rHL£ Association’s 1990 Membership ‘ '54‘-T-5703 "’W0L“" and Fundraising Dinner on and more 0/? 0w‘I2€W Tuesday, February 20. The din- CURATEUR ner launched the drive for membership and donations for SEALING MACHINE the Orillia Heritage Centre, which is to be developed on the Sendfor details shore of Lake Couchiching. Mrs. Duncan's address en- tnnn mtienn | couraged the local heritage com- munity to make the centre a showplace for Orillia’s local history. IIIIBB IIIIIEIIII For further information about “Where quality counts.” the centre, please contact 461 Homer Avenue. Toronto, Ontario M8W 4X2 (416) 252-3371 Phyllis Roberts, 263 Millard Street, Orillia, Ontario L3V 4H2, (705) 325-2432. 4 OHS BULLETIN Upcoming Events

Pas area on July 10, 1690. Con- the Tunnel which celebrates tact The Kelsey 300 Commit- the centennial of the completion tee, Box 547, The Pas, of construction of the St. Clair Manitoba R9A 1K6, (204) River Tunnel linking the Grand 623-3802 or (204) 623-2337. Trunk Western and the Cana- dian National railways. Contact July 21, 22: The Earlton The Year of the Tunnel Com-

Steam and Antique Show is mittee, c/o the Museum of Arts

in its 16th season and the and History, 1115 Sixth Street, popular event once again Port Huron, Michigan 48060 or presents a parade of antique the Sarnia Historical Society, cars, a photo exhibit, music and Box 2611, Sarnia N7T 7V8. the OHS’ Young Ontario Pro- gramme of historic costumes. October 12-14: The Canadian In- Contact Dorothy Houston, Box dian/Native Studies Association 280, Earlton POJ 1E0, (705) is presenting its 1990 Annual 563-2918. Conference in Ottawa with the theme Coming Full Circle: August 3-6: The Golden Responsibility and Reciprocity in Native ~~ Horseshoe Antique Society is the 22nd Annual Studies. Some of the topics and Communications, the presenting The Gig: of Guelph ZACAC recently presented a flamed poster to Ontario's Minister of Culture Steam Show and Gas Era which may be addressed are Honourable Christine E. Hart in appreciation of the rninistry’s $53, 000. 00 grant for Portico To The 90's, the provincial Village at Golden Horseshoe native women and feminism, LAC/IC conference taking place in Guelph, June 6-8. Pictured from left to right are Betty-Lou Clarh, I/ice-C/Iairrnan; Rich Fer- City, Caledonia Fairgrounds in ethics and research, religion and /Illan Srzowie, Chairman, Guelph LACAC Conference; the Honourable Christine E. Hart; and Guelph MPP Caledonia. The event features a spirituality, education and com- raro. Portico To The 90's examines heritage conservation in the next decade under the topics of tourism, education, old-fashioned munity research issues. Contact development and taxation. The three day event takes place at the University of Guelph. Contact 1990 LAC/{C Conference, fiddling contest, anti- the Organizing Committee, In- 193 Woolwich Street, Guelph NIH 31/4, (519) 822-2890 or (519) 822-1 092 fax. garden party and display of que farm equipment and a varie- stitute of Canadian Studies, ty of other machines. Contact Carleton University, Ottawa — R. Park June 16-21: The 1990 January August 14: The Well- May 27: The John K1S 788-2366. Con- Fred Thompson, Box 1133, 5E6, (613) ington County Museum and Ar- Homestead in Harrow is hosting ALHFAM Annual Caledonia NOA 1A0, (416) presenting the Glass at 1850 Spring Picnic from ference is taking place at Brown chives is 765-4891. October 26-28: The Beaches of am. to 4:00 p.m. Vic- University, Providence, Rhode and Ceramic Collection of 10:00 Jacksonville, Florida are Cecil Brimblecombe. The ex- torian music, games, food, a box Island. Contact Bob Benz, Bill- flugust 10, 11: The celebrating their maritime features carnival glass, social and herb and vegetable ings Farm and Museum, Box hibit Goschenhoppen Folk history by sponsoring the second cranberry glass and blue and garden planting are featured. 489, Woodstock, Vermont Festival, held in Greenville, annual juried Maritime Art green grass in various shapes and Contact Michael Turton, Essex 05091, (802) 457-2355. Pennsylvania, is presenting and History Exhibition. forms. Contact the museum at Region Conservation Authority, demonstrations of 18th and 19th Many top maritime artists and R.R. Fergus N1M 2W3, 360 Fairview Avenue West, #1, June 18-20: The Edmonton century trades such as photographers present their 846-0916. Essex NSM 1Y6, (519) (519) Telephone Historical Informa- blacksmithing, coopering, rope work, along with exhibits from 776-5209. tion Centre is hosting a con- making, etc. Contact Mrs. the U.S. Navy, the Coast Guard, ference for telephone and com- Claire Hoffman, Stone Road, American Lighthouse Historical May 28 — September 9: The Len- February — June: The munication museums. With the RD #2, Box 379, Barto, Penn- Society, the Jacksonville nox and Addington County Multicultural History Society of theme Interact, the conference sylvania 19504. Maritime Museum and other Museum is presenting Horse Ontario has mounted a unique features sessions on unique historical groups. Contact The and Buggy Days: A Look at exhibition of photographs, ar- telephone artifacts, funding, col- August 25.‘ The Bluewater Beaches of Jacksonville Lennox and Addington in and other materials depic- lections management and whats Michigan Chapter of the Na- Chamber of Commerce, 413 tifacts the 1890's. Contact the ting Black History in Canada. new for the future. Contact Bert tional Railway Historical Society Pablo Avenue, Jacksonville museum at 97 Thomas Street 400 Years: African Cana- Yeudall, Managing Director, is sponsoring the 1990 Michigan Beach, Florida 32250, (904) East, Postal Bag 1000, Napanee 249-3868. dian History is on display in The Edmonton Telephone Railroad History Conference at K7R 3S9, (613) 354-3027. the galleries of the Multicultural Historical Information Centre, Harrington Inn, Port Huron, History Centre. Contact Dr. Box 4962, South Edmonton, Michigan. The conference is the ** May 30: Peter Trueman, Lillian Petroff, Education Of- Alberta T6E 5G8, (403) opening event for The Year of former Global TV anchorman, is ficer, The Multicultural History 441-2077. speaking to the Owen Sound Society of Ontario, 43 Queen’s Historical Society. The topic of Park Crescent East, Toronto his address is The Second Half. June 22-24: The Town of MSS 2C3, (416) 979-2973. Contact the Marine-Rail Haileybury is sponsoring the Heritage Centre, 1165 1st Haileybury Heritage Avenue West, Owen Sound Festival at the Cobalt- May 13: The Ontario Hooking N4K 4K8, (519) 371-3333. Haileybury Curling Club. The

Craft Guild is presenting its event features a commemorative 24th Annual Show of tradi- June 2 - July 15: The Art Gallery landing of canoes at the tional hand hooked rugs and wall of Ontario presents the lakefront, a fireworks display, hangings. The event takes place Williamson Collection of In- boat tours, a parade along with On- at Victoria Hall, Queen’s Univer- uit Sculpture. Dr. Robert many other activities. The during his travels presents sity in Kingston from 10:00 a.m. Williamson, tario Historical Society to 4:00 p.m. Contact Gladys through the north over a period its historic costume programme Kelsey, Box 700, Picton KOK of 30 years, has collected a varie- for children as well. Contact 2T0, (613) 476-5643 or Hazel ty of pieces from artists in many Patricia Wilson, Box 353, Herriot, (613) 584-3012. communities. The exhibit Haileybury P0] 1K0, or (705) features sculptures of stone, 672-3321. bone, ivory and antler. Contact the AGO, 317 Dundas Street July 5-7: Crossing the Border May 20 - June 8: The 1990 West, Toronto MST 1G4, (416) a major conference for family meetings of the Learned 977-0414. is and community historians at the Societies are taking place at the Riverside Convention Center in University of Victoria, Victoria, June 14-17: The Multicultural Rochester, New York. The con- British Columbia. Contact the History Society of Ontario, in ference features sessions on University at Box 1700, Vic- association with the Ontario court, church, library and census toria, B.C. V8W 2Y2, (604) Black History Society, are records as well as a hands-on 721-7293. presenting the conference 400 “computer training camp”. Con- Years: African Canadian tact GCNY - Rochester ’90, Box History. This theme con- 299, lnterlaken, New York ference explores the history of May 25-27: Trent University in 14847-0299. from the Peterborough is the site of the African Canadians days Ontario Genealogical Society’s of slavery through the ex- 300 Com- Seminar '90. Hosted by the periences of the underground July 6-8: The Kelsey presenting The Kawartha Branch of the OGS, railroad to African Canadians in mittee is Tricentennial in The the conference features tours, contemporary society. Contact Kelsey The conference lectures on emigration and im- Sheldon Taylor, The Pas, Manitoba. of migration and entertainment Multicultural History Society of marks the 300th anniversary European, provided by Tanglefoot. Con- Ontario, 43 Queens Park Cres- the arrival of the first Hudson’s Company tact the organizing committee at cent East, Toronto MSS 2C3, Bay Kelsey, in The Box 53, Peterborough K9] 6Y5. (416) 979-2973. employee Henry APRIL 1990 5

Advisory Committee on Land Elisabeth Bruyére Registry Office Records to be Honoured Completes Report Plans are underway by friends Ottawa General Hospital and and volunteers of the the Elisabeth Bruye’re Health Bruye’re that serve the Ottawa On Friday, March 9, 1990 the History Society; Jennifer Bunt- Dr. Munro: Elisabeth Health Centre Advisory Committee on Land ing, Ontario Association of Ar- 1. To review the existing pro- Centre and the Ottawa area today. Hospital to install a Registry Office Records held its chivists; Christine Caroppo, On- gramme for the archival General The first general hospital in Archaeological preservation, duplication or memorial to Elisabeth final meeting and approved a tario Society; Ontario was the Toronto recommendations to be Dorothy Duncan, The Ontario destruction of land registra- Bruyére and those who series of General, established in 1819. forwarded to the Honourable Historical Society; Louise tion records in the custody of helped her establish, on May information, Christine E. Hart, Minister of Hope, Ontario Genealogical the Land Registry Offices or 10, 1845 the first general For further in Ottawa, the se- please contact Caroline Culture and Communications Society; Alec Keefer, Architec- the Archives of Ontario. hospital — I\) cond in Ontario, “where Horgan, Coordinator, and the Honourable Gregory tural Conservancy of Ontario; . To identify issues related to

the ill Volunteer Services Depart- Sorbara, Minister of Consumer Anne MacDermaid, Ontario the condition and accessibili- care would be given to Elisabeth Bruyére and Commercial Relations. This Council of Archives; Ralph ty of these records or copies without distinction of age, ment, religion”. Health Centre, 43 Bruyére report concluded a series of Mclntosh, Save Ontario Ship- of the records. sex, language, or op- hospital at 169 Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N meetings that began in August of wrecks; David Newlands, On- 3. To identify and evaluate This small grew into the 5C8. 1989 and involved a committee tario Museum Association; Dr. tions for the archival preser- St. Patrick St. invited by the Honourable Lily Gabe Scardellato, The vation, duplication, distribu- Oddie Munro, then Minister of Multicultural History Society of tion or destruction of these Culture and Communications, to Ontario; Carolyn Strange, The records. consider the future of Land Osgoode Society; and Dr. John 4. To make any recommenda- Across the Province ap- Registry Office records follow- Weaver, Canadian Historical tions which seem The Halton-Peel, Simcoe and collectibles, vouchers for goods ing the controversy that erupted Association. Ian Wilson, Ar- propriate, concerning the Toronto Branches of the Ontario and services and articles from in Ontario when the heritage chivist of Ontario and Ron above matters, to the Genealogical Society presented North Bay’s old courthouse. community learned that many of Logan, Director, Real Property Minister of Culture and Com- colloquim entitled the records were being Registration Branch, Ministry of munications and the Minister a Genealogical Gleanings II, The Ontario Heritage Founda- destroyed. Consumer and Commercial of Consumer and Commer- April 28 at Agincourt Collegiate tion presented a Sale and Auc- The committee was compris- Relations were Ex Officio cial Relations. Institute in Scarborough, On- tion of Collectibles and ed of Dr. Gerald Killan, Chair; members of the committee. The event featured ses- Curiosities from the historic Dr. George Warecki, Recording The heritage community will tario. sions of interest for the beginn- Elgin and Winter Garden Secretary; Joe Armstrong, On- Guiding the commitee during be anxiously awaiting the ing genealogist to the practiced Theatres. The event, which tario Heritage Foundation; Mar- its deliberations, were the response of the Ministers involv- expert. took place on February 25, tin Braithwaite, Ontario Black Terms of Reference provided by ed to the report. featured the sale of stage sets Musician Ian Bell presented an and props, film and lighting entertaining programme of equipment. Celebrity auc- Music and Stories of the tioneers included Karen Egan Congratulations Donors Great Lakes on April 15 at the (alias Dorothy) and Gerry OAS Toronto Historical Board’s Salsberg (alias The Cowardly Marine Museum of Upper Lion) from the theatre’s produc- Jack Munro By Beth Hanna 1990 marks the 40th anniver- Canada. Bell performed his tion of The Wizard of Oz. Chairman, OHS Alison Prentice man- sary of the Ontario Ar- music on a squeeze box, Fundraising Committee Elayne R. Ras chaeological Society. Next to dolin, guitar and 19th century The Western Dramatic Society Nora Mular Richards A The Ontario Historical Socie- flute to recreate the flavour of presented the play Dracula: The Ontario Historical Society Elizabeth Ross songs associated with some of Tale of Old Toronto on ty, the OAS is the oldest gratefully acknowledges the Elizabeth Spicer province-wide heritage the Great Lakes most exciting March 1st and 2nd at Western generous support of the follow- Park House Museum organization. The Society has periods. Technical Commercial School ing donors: seen both successes and in Toronto. The entertaining The following have con- Tim defeats over the past 40 years On March 10, Black Creek production was written by Ann Armstrong tributed to the Duncan re-opened for based on the novel and is planning to recount Pioneer Village Gauntley and Carl Benn Award: these experiences in a another season of living history. Dracula by Bram Stoker. Doris Batkin Nancy Butler celebratory volume. The The Spring From Our Past William Campbell Dr. Jean Burnet like for the publication will be available opening event featured inter- What was life really George Rust D’Eye Lorraine Downing Anglo-Saxons? This topic was later this year. For informa- preters carrying out a variety of de Kat Gordon Duncan 24 the Joan tion on the volume, the seasonal chores such as making explored on March at Doyle Jean Harding spon- Laney Society's other activities and maple syrup. The Village also University of Toronto, Dorothy Duncan Joan Johnston the School of Continu- its trip to Egypt this presented a special event for sored by Gordon Glengarry Historical Society Kim November, contact the OAS school children on their March ing Studies with the Centre for Donalda Hilton North Erie Shore Historical The six cen- at 126 Willowdale Avenue, Break. The Ontario Historical Medieval Studies. Hughes Society Jeanne Willowdale, Ontario MZN Society participated in this turies of Anglo-Saxon occupa- Sandra Macpherson Puslinch Historical Society in- 4Y2, (416) 730-0797. Adventures for Kids week, tion in England were March 12 to 16, by presenting vestigated using the art,

its Spring Pastimes, Playtimes at literature, archaeology and Heritage Canada Authorizes the Village's Town Hall. history of that era. CBC Sale of Orr House As a fundraising event, the Arthur Black, popular North Bay Area Museum held a radio host of Basic Black, was the special dinner and auction on guest speaker at the Heritage The Heritage Canada Board of In August of 1989 Mayor W. tive covenant to preserve it St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, Day reception for the Friends of Governors has authorized the Erickson and a delegation from against any possible demoliton March 17. The auction included Doon Heritage Crossroads in sale of the former Orr House at Chatham met with Dalibard and and misuse in the future. The such items as weekend trips, Kitchener on February 15. 495 King Street West in other Heritage Canada officials Venice Charter of 1966 which is Chatham. Meeting on Tuesday, in Ottawa to make a proposal to the benchmark of heritage con- February 27, the Board decided acquire the Orr Home and servation policy around the to relinquish the property be- operate it as an historic site. world states that the best use of queathed to Heritage Canada by Heritage Canada agreed to the an historic property is its original the late Vivyenne Dickson. proposal but cautioned the use”, according to Dalibard. group that the ever-increasing For further information, According to Heritage maintenance and operating costs please contact Robert Bowes, Canada's Executive Director Jac- of such a house museum would Executive Vice-President, ques Dalibard, “The Board very be a heavy burden on the Heritage Canada, Box 1358,

much regretted that it could not Friends. Heritage Canada and Station B, Ottawa, Ontario KIP wait indefinitely for the Friends the next-of-kin agreed to give SR4, (613) 237-1066. of the Orr House in Chatham to the Friends an opportunity to acquire the legal status necessary implement their proposal but to take over the property and stated that transfer would be ex- To Place raise the funds necessary to its pected as quickly as possible. maintenance and operation.” Dalibard said that the decision Your Advertisement Dalibard cited the high legal and of Heritage Canada’s Board to maintenance costs which dispose of the Orr property was in the Heritage Canada and the next- consistent with sound conserva- OHS Bulletin of-kin Ms. Susanne Charter and tion principles. “It is the inten- Mr. Douglas Orr had to carry for tion of Heritage Canada to sell Call (416) 226-9011 nearly three years. the property subject to a protec- 6 OHS BULLETIN Museum News —? L I}

The Green Museum Passport to History

recycled By Janet Cobban lumbering and reforestation in (In 1989, the Society Looking for a new special mote the activity as a bargain Curator, your community, or an oral approximately 500 pounds of event? Borrow an idea from for history lovers, and ap- John R. Park Homestead history project recording salvage paper.) Essex County and plan a proximately 250 people take and recycling efforts during the museum weekend. part. Saving the earth can also mean In is a joint There I was in the museum's depression and war years? Several years ago, The passport saving your collections. Con- 1840’s kitchen with a visiting Ontario’s own short history we Southwestern Ontario museum brochure which is serve energy by turning down class, when one of the students can see how resources that once Heritage Village and the John stamped at each site. If your the thermostat in the winter and require doesn’t have a joint asked, “Where's the garbage?” . seemed unlimited now R. Park Homestead organiz- area it is easier to keep relative The reason for her question was wise management. ed a “two-for-one” day. brochure, a map locating the humidity within the acceptable obvious. In her hand was a large Environmental concerns Visitors paying regular admis- participating museums can be range. Some of the cleaning pro- in- gob of well-chewed purple bub- should extend to the operation sion at one site received a photocopied and used ducts, glues and polishes now blegum. At least she didnt stick of your museum too. Does your pass for free entrance at the stead. Be sure to include in- being promoted as “green” are to the underside of one of the area have a blue box pro- other. The event was so formation on each museum’s it the same basic formulas conser- antiques! gramme? While museum staff popular that a third museum, hours and special activities. va_tors'_h‘ave recommending The answer to her question may not discard many tin cans or bean the Park House, joined in. In Evaluations show that the for years. Because they do not was not so obvious. Our period glass bottles, visitors picnicking 1990, five local sites will par- museum weekend is par- contain dyes, perfumes and house does not have at your site can easily fill the box ticipate. ticularly useful in attracting other unnecessary ingredients, wastebaskets. On that day, the with recyclable pop cans every The event is held on the local people who just never these products may be safe to kitchen did have a bowl of apple week. Civic Holiday weekend as at got around to visiting before. use with your artifacts, but dou- peelings waiting to be com- What happens to your left least three days are needed to This event is inexpensive and ble check with a knowledgable not posted in the garden, a container over posters and board minutes? see all the museums. Public easy to organize. Why try person first to be sure. of rolled newspaper spills to light After you use the blank side for a service announcements pro- it? of plastic bags in the tallow candles, and a pail of scratch pad, recycle the paper. Paper instead coffee mugs not ashes destined for the leach bar- Most museums are too small for the gift shop, disposable cups, reusable cloth rel. The students and I had a their own fine paper recycling pig- tissue made Historical great time discussing garbage, programme, but you can roller towels, toilet St. Catharines the then and now. gyback with municipal offices or from recycled paper in washrooms are just some ex- All museums, not just historic large businesses nearby. At the Museum is Relocating amples. The list goes on. houses, can use today’s interest OHS, paper is collected in a Lessons in conservation for the in the environment as a jumping bundle buggy and then rolled Pro- The St. Catharines Historical the Museums Assistance future can be learned by explor- off place for programming. What across the street to the recycling of Museum is on its way to a new gramme giving a grant on the history of bin at the North York City Hall. ing the past. about an exhibit home. The $4 million construc- $295,100.00 and the Ontario tion of a combined museum and Heritage Foundation giving a tourist information centre at the $33,000.00 grant. The New Heritage Lock Three Viewing Station on museum’s community fundrais- the Welland Canal was com- ing goal of $300,000.00 is also end. Resource pleted at the end of 1989. approaching a successful Gallery installation is continuing The new museum will feature during the Spring, and the improved collections storage Centre pro- museum is anticipating a June facilities, workshops and for Blenheim 1990 opening. Funding for the gramming spaces in addition to project was provided in part by galleries. The Blenheim Historical Society has set up a Heritage Resource Centre at the Kent County Public Library. With New Videos for Heritage Sites the help of a $10,000.00 Ministry of Culture and Com- films are suitable for If you are planning a programme These munications grant, the the National Film Board may students in grades five to ten, organization has purchased a have just the resource you need. and for general audiences. They and microfilm reader/printer, Four new videos can help you may be borrowed for a small ser- is currently compiling an in- N.F.B. offices bring history to life. Rerzdevous vice charge from of relevant ventory Canada 1606 dramatizes the lives in Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, documents of the communi- Lon- of two youths, one Huron and Kitchener, North Bay and Almost all back issues of pick up ty. one French, just before contact. don. If you cannot go to the B/en/zeim News Tribune are will be shipped to you. It was filmed on location at Ska- the film it on microfilm, of now available Nah-Doht historic site near Lon- You can also purchase copies and the Society hopes to on video don, Ontario and at Port Royal, these productions other documents make Nova Scotia. First Journey, Fort cassette. Marketing the Advice on available to the public in W?lliam explores the Northwest The Society is near future. Company’s fur trading empire. Museum conducting oral history extensive Your also The diary of a Loyalist girl in From their interviews, and is involved in librarians can New Brunswick is the theme of catalogues, N.F.B. The St. Catharines Historical maintaining a small local other ap- By Kathryn Schwenger T/ze World Turned Upside Down, also help you find Museum and the Chatham Kent exhibit in the library. infor- Curator, history which was filmed at Kings Lan- propriate films. For more Museum both have adopted For further information, National Film Chatham Kent Museum ding. Dreams of a Land is an mation, call the go out into the Thomp- mascots that please contact Ken animated film based on the jour- Board toll free at with communty, participate in Project Chairman, R.R. 1-800-267-7715 Museums must compete son, nals of Samuel de Champlain. . and more and more attractions these parades or public events, #1, Blenheim, Ontario NOP schools. The St. days. Increased emphasis on visit 1A0. has par- programmes and activities are Catharines’ Lincoln Imp par- ticipated in the Museum’s very l.~Jell,a

F_1:)m the Bookshelf

By ‘Jim Clemens Inventory of Sources Bookshelf Editor Editor’s Notes From The Guelph Regional Pro- 1. Thanks to our con- Mills (hardcover $27.95), the research ject comes second tributors for this issue: M. and of tool: Inventory Primary Longo (Toronto) and P. Inventing Secondary A ROUGE VALLEY and Archival Sources: Mérey (Toronto). Education: The Rise of Guelph and Wellington L A N D M A R K 2. Ancestry Incorporated the High School in County to 1940. This work is (P.O. Box 538, Salt Lake Nineteenth-Century rr 5: available from the Media City, Utah 84110-0538) Ontario, by R.D. Gidney of Distribution, University invites genealogists and and W.P.]. Millar (hard- Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G others to write for its free cover $42.95 and soft- 2W1 for $32.50 when payment brochure of genealogical cover $19.95). accompanies the order. materials. Orders should be address- 3. McGill-Queen's Universi- ed to: Direct Sales Press announces a Manager, McGill-Queen's CMC Publications ty number of new titles of in- University Press, 3430 nil‘ f'lAII‘,\[ nous: I’l1\r4NING«‘;()’NJlYHj1,' terest to Ontario McTavish Street, Mon- The Fall 1989 list of publica- tions from the Canadian historians: treal, Quebec H3A 1X9. Becoming Prominent: A Rouge Valley Landmark: Museum of Civilization includes Regional Leadership in 4. The Toronto Branch of The James Pearse Jr. House one book for children, My The University of Toronto Press Upper Canada, the Ontario Genealogical (1893), edited by George W.]. Museum: A Colour and Cut- (10 St. Mary Street, #700, 1791-1841, by ].K. Society (Box 147, Station Duncan. The Pearse House Out Activity Book ($2.95), Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2W8) is Johnson (hardcover Z, Toronto, Ontario M5N Planning Committee, 1989. 29 and a book about the new very pleased to announce Governor's $29.95); 2Z3) invites interested pages, illustrations, softcover, museum itself, Museum For publication of The The Idea of Loyalty in researchers to write for $5.00 plus postage. the Global Village ($39.95 Road: Early Buildings and Upper Canada, their recent list of publica- (Available from the editor, hardcover and $29.95 Families from Mississauga to 1784-1850, by David tions. Apt. 109, 1325 York Mills softcover). For information London in paperback ($13.95). Road, Don Mills, Ontario M3A about these publications as well 1Z6.) as others in the list write to: Mail Chapters include: Preserving Order Services, Publishing Divi- QQQ Regionalism and Theory: Our Heritage; History; Architec- sion, Canadian Museum of ture; An Example of 19th Cen- Civilization, Ottawa, Ontario Issues and Applications tury Building Technology; Per- KIA 0M8. sonal Reminiscences; An Artist’s Nota Bene Volume nine (1990) of Sgldies Editors,’Studies in History and Perspective, and A New Use for Walpole Island: The Soul of in History and Politics/Etudes Po/itics/Etudes d’/Iistoire et de an Old Building. Indian Territory, 128 pages, d’/Iirtoire et depolitique will be a po/itique, Bishop’s University, illustrations, maps, $12.95 from special issue devoted to the Lennoxville, Quebec, JIM 000 Walpole Island Heritage Centre, theme of regionalism. 1Z7. R.R. #3, Wallaceburg, Ontario Authors are encouraged to Manuscripts should be sub- N8A 4K9. submit papers on the mitted in triplicate, typed Adventures of a theoretical aspects of double-spaced with generous Loyalist Family Canadian Papers in Rural regionalism as well as case margins and be approximate- History, Volume VII, 400 studies with theoretical im- ly 7500 words in length. pages, hardcover, $22.50 from plications dealing with Manuscripts should conform, Beginning Again: Further Langdale Press, R.R. #1, specific regions. The editors especially in footnotes, to the Adventures of a Loyalist Gananoque, Ontario K7G 2V3. are commited to a latest edition of The Manual Family, by Mary Beacock multidisciplinary approach to of Style (University of Fryer. Dundurn Press, 1988. Reading the Visible Past: the theme of regionalism and Chicago Press). Please note ISBN 1-55002-O43-9; 163 Social Function in the Arts, will therefore review submis- that papers submitted pages, illustrations, $9.50 (soft- by Alan Gowans, 300 pages, il- sions from any disciplinary become the property of the cover). lustrations, hardcover, $44.95 focus. Journal as soon as they have (Available in bookstores or McNab - The Township: A plus $1.50 for shipping and been accepted for publica- from the publisher Suite 301, History of McNab Township handling from UMI Research Papers may be submitted tion. 2181 Queen Street East, Toron- in Renfrew County, Ontario, Press, 300 N. Zeeb Road, Ann in English or French and Deadline for submission is to, Ontario M4E IE5.) from Earliest Beginnings to Arbor, Michigan 48106, Atten- should be sent to The September 30, 1990. A sequel to Escape: Adven- World War II, by Peter tion: Jean Fouty. ‘ tures of a Loyalist Family, Hessel. The McNab Heritage this historical novel continues and Museum Committee, 1988. the adventures and trials of the ISBN 0-921082-03-7 (hard- Seaman family, Loyalists who cover); 0-921082-02-9 (paper- Consuming Now Available have escaped from persecution Passions back), 342 pages, illustrations, by the American compatriots $37.95 (hardcover) and $22.95 On March 23, The Ontario and settled along the St. (paperback). Historical Society launched Lawrence River, near today’s (Available in Ottawa area its most recent publication, Brockville, 200 years ago bookstores or from Kichesippi Consuming Passions: Eating and (17905). The author is a well- Books, R.R. #3, Arnprior, On- Drinking Traditions in Ontario. known writer of Loyalist history, tario K7S 3G9.) This 312 page softcover having written 11 books, and — In McNab The publication is a collection of her expertise shows in the many Township, Peter Hessel has some of the papers presented interesting details that are given us a very interesting and at the Society’s 101st Annual skillfully intertwined in the nar- informative account of the Conference held in Ottawa, rative. The story is further history of McNab Township in May 4, 5, and 6, 1989. Con- enhanced by excellent maps and Renfrew County. The detailed suming Passions’ 26 papers ex- illustrations that serve to guide narrative follows both a amine Ontario's the reader on the various eating and chronological and thematic for- drinking traditions from the journeys of the narrator, 14 year mat with the development of the provinces early settlers to to- old Ned Seaman. Young readers people and their institutions as days society. The publication will be entertained by the nar- the focus. Government struc- sells for $20.00 per copy, in- rative and informed by the many tures, religion, business and cluding postage and handling. historical details. agriculture are examined as well Don't miss this opportunity as changes in the quality of life to purchase this comprehen- Q00 over time. There are also sive collection from Ontarids

chapters devoted to the role of first food conference. Brown’s Directory women in the township's Please forward your order, history, and the role played by along with payment (cheques The Halton-Peel Branch of the local people in the military payable to The Ontario Ontario Genealogical Society history of this area of the county. Historical Society) to The (Box 373, Oakville, Ontario L6] An extensive biographical sec- Ontario Historical Society, 5A8) is reprinting Brown's tion, a bibliography and index 5151 Yonge Street, Toronto City and Home make this book an indispensable Willowdale, Ontario MZN Directory 1846-7 ($13.00 plus source in the history of Renfrew SP5, (416) 226-9011. $2.00 for postage and handling). County. 8 OHS BULLETIN

Escarpment Named Hamilton-Scourge Project Focus of Biosphere Reserve Continent-Wide Broadcasts

his team are using on the The first phases of the based in Washington, D.C., The Ontario Science UNESCO Hamilton-Scourge Project is presenting a series of barge. by located in Feasibility Study are taking broadcasts from the Centre, Hamilton-Scourge site. The Metropolitan Toronto, is the Ontario’s Niagara Escarpment Committee, an area must meet place the last week of April of Foundation's broadcasts, tak- control centre for southern was named a biosphere reserve rigorous standards. and the first two weeks Dives onto ing place from April 30 to Ontario. All children who at- by the Bureau of the UNESCO Designation as a biosphere May 1990. two are beamed from the tend schools in Hamilton’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) reserve confirms and supports Hamilton and Scourge, May 12, have control ships sunk in Lake research barge provided by three school boards will Programme at its February the land development 1812 war Niagara Hamilton, are the City of Hamilton for the an opportunity to view the meeting in Paris, France. programmes of the Ontario near video tape. Canada’s first undertaken Dr. Harnilton-Scourge Project to broadcasts on UNESCO is the United Nations Escarpment Plan, being by Woods then relayed to Educational, Scientific and large-scale environmental land- Robert M. Ballard of satellites, Institu- science museums across For further information, Cultural Organization. use plan. Hole Oceanographic par- please contact The There are 276 formally tion, and his world-class team North America. Each The designation recognizes Hamilton-Scourge Project, designated Biosphere Reserves of experts. ticipating museum has a the unique natural features and 71 Main Street West, in 71 countries. Among these Also, at this time, the Jason multi-screen control centre ecological importance of the area Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3T4. are the Galapagos Islands, Foundation for Education, simulating what Ballard and in which land use is regulated Ecuador; Serengeti National under the Niagara Escarpment Park, Tanzania; and the Florida Plan. Everglades, United States. The THB Sets Plans for 1993 “Ontario will continue to Niagara Escarpment is Canada’s Escarp- maintain the Niagara reserve. The ago. These projects reflect sixth biosphere In three years, the Toronto Simcoe ordered the establish- years natural en- ment as a unique stretches interest in developing part- Niagara Escarpment Historical Board will celebrate ment of the Town of York at the an for future vironment in- and cooperative pro- 725 km from Queenston, near the 200th anniversary of the eastern end of the harbour, nerships said Premier David generations”, at grammes with the support of Niagara Falls, to Tobermory, Founding of Fort York and the tending it as the seat of civil Escarp- Peterson. "The Niagara the community. the tip of the Bruce Peninsula. Town of York by Lieutenant- government. The town grew as other sectors in working example of ment is a geological and The Boards efforts for 1993 are It is a unique Governor John Graves Simcoe. its dependency on its military development.” sustainable of its on-going commitment ecological landscape. Recently, In 1793 Simcoe, responsible for support diminished. part A biosphere reserve has a core trees more to heritage preservation and in- Eastern White cedar both the civil government of Up- The Toronto Historical Board relatively undisturbed land old were found creasing community awareness. of than 700 years per Canada and its defense, is planning for 1993 a variety with nearby “zones of face. For information on the Boards together growing from its cliff chose the site of present-day of public programmes which will . . ,, cooperation where the land 1S further information, celebra- programme proposals, please , For Toronto as the location for a serve as a community used to meet human Richard Murzin, contact the Toronto Historical being please Contact military post. This post was to tion of the city’s heritage and Communications, Board, Stanley Barracks, Exhibi- needs. Manager, be a key link in a defensive plan bring to the attention of Commis- tion Place, Toronto, Ontario To be designated by MAB’s Niagara Escarpment Simcoe devised in response to residents and visitors alike the M6K 3C3, (416) 392-6827. International Co-ordinating sion, (416) 877-5191. the threat of American invasion. significance of these events 200

Hart Announces Over $1 Million In Funding For Restoration Of

~~~~~ Fort York And Music Building Of .. 1‘ ~ ._ ed 1 _iFiit,z‘he-n_‘r.y._'i 8t one that will take us Ontario Heritage Week was In the not so distant future, it to heritage, December‘2I1,. 1989: a and one launched on February 19 with a will be welcoming audiences into the next century, lengthyfiness.=' -John Fieidwas in Ot- encourage partnership 21-gun salute and a symphony of once again.” that will The served in Work} War II co-operation,” said Ms. tawa, Minister of Culture The Minister was speaking at and much of cheers as resident dedicated and graduated from Qu_een’s “It been a complex, Communications, Christine a reception at Torontds St. Hart. has 17 of and his tirnelais years University ‘pa Mastefs and has rein- E. Hart, announced $1.15 Lawrence Hall marking the but positive task, retirement researching the ‘attend- to degree in history;'He annual forced in the minds of everyone million in funding for the restora- kick-off of the fifth area’s ‘history. 0012:: of his Teacher's College and was important ed Toront0’s Fort York and Heritage Week. involved just how accomplishments was tion of — many eventually ‘appozinted — forms is to the Music Building. In her remarks to represen- heritage in all its an extensive of Janet superintendent of the Lincoln Ontario’s and our communities.” “My ministry is providing a tatives of heritage a renowned Carnochan, County Board of Education. the grant of $750,000 to the Toron- multicultural communities, citizen and a founder Niagara impor- The Minister also stressed to Historical Board for much- Minister addressed the The Ontario Historical The heritage community of the provinces wide-ranging needed work at Fort York, one tance of the recently completed that The Carnochan will indeed miss John Field. Society. Review definition of heritage must of the most popular and impor- Ontario Heritage Policy of that diversity of Ontario's tant heritage sites in Toronto,” in developing the notion reflect the and that the cultures said Ms. Hart. “Together with heritage as a link between population, brought here from the Historical Board, we are past and the future, playing an and folklore — day-to-day lives around the world are part of a Huronia Canadiana helping to ensure that Fort York active role in the residents. The review shared experience that brings is a part of our present for many of Ontario with Ontarians together. years to come. has involved consultation Books and “I am also pleased to announce hundreds of individuals For further information, that the Historical Board will be organizations over the past three announce- please contact Susanne Gregor, Specializing in out-of-print receiving a grant of $400,000 years, and a major Marketing and Information Ser- toward the restoration of the ment on the provinces future vices, Ministry of Culture and Music Building at Exhibition heritage policies is expected by Canadian Books, Pamphlets, Communications, 77 Bloor Place. With the help of this the end of spring. “Our to create Street West, Toronto, Ontario grant, the building will be goal has been of our approach M7A ZR9, (416) 324-7061. & Periodicals on Canadian History, restored to its former elegance. an overall vision

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