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34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, Ontario M2N 3Y2 Issue 124 0 APRIL 2000 Provincial and Territorial One thousand historical societies reasons to celebrate meet in Willowdale Ontario’s history

The Ontario Historical Society is The Saturday programme fea- sponsoring a major symposium tures several speakers: Dr. Carl

April 14, 15. and 16,2000 which Benn, Historic Fort York: Dr. will reintroduce Ontarians to the Douglas Leighton, University of rich and fascinating history of Western Ontario: Esther Osche,

their province. “Celebrating One Whitefish River First Nation; Dr. Thousand Years of Ontario’s His- Lisa Rankin. McMaster Univer-

tory” is being held in the Coun- sity. and others to be announced

cil Chambers of the North York who will move us through time Civic Centre. 5100 Yonge Street, “From First Nations to Newcom- Willowdale and you are invited ers: A Land in Transition." to attend. The symposium continues Beginning with "The World Sunday morning and features Dr. One Thousand Years Ago" and Michael Bliss, University of To- concluding with “Ontarians Who ronto: Dr. Bryan Walls, John Have Changed the World,” ses- Freeman Walls Historic Site and sions will trace the occupation of Underground Railroad Museum, the land that today we call the and others to be announced

Province of Ontario, from the life bringing us to the present and Representatives ofCamida '5 provincial and territorial historical societies metfor thefirst time in lll/illowdale, sponsored and times of the First Nations to projecting us into the future. ‘s Communications Inc. by Canada National History Society. ( C oEcl ) the arrival of the newcomers from The registration fee for the and in- Canada’s National History Soci- Manitoba, hosted the first Na- ritorial govemments of Canada to all over the world while explor- symposium is $25.00 value of in ing their challenges and accom- cludes sessions. a kit of resource ety (CNHS), based in Winnipeg, tional Conference of Provincial recognize the history and Territorial Historical Socie- education and to develop and plishments. materials, and light refreshments. available ties in Willowdale in February. implement dedicated history The Friday session begins at Lunch on Saturday is curriculum re- 7:00 p.m. with introductions for an extra fee of $15.00. Space IN THIS ISSUE: Speakers and session leaders in- courses in their cluded: Jean Allan, CBC; Laurier quirements for both public and from OHS President Jeanne is limited. To register contact the LaPierre, Writer and Historian; private schools was passed unani- Hughes. and presentations by Dr. OHS at 34 Parkview Avenue. SPECIAL FEATURES: Ken Osborne, University of mously by the delegates and sent llvana Elbl. Trent University Willowdale, Ontario M2N 3Y2. Manitoba; Marianne Fedori, His- by each organization to the pro- “The World One Thousand Years The support of the Govern- An old festival, a new torical Society of Alberta; vincial premier, or territorial Ago”; and Margaret Sault, ment of Ontario, through Ontario festival ...... p.8 Citizen- Patricia O’Brien, Joseph Martin leader. Mississaugas of The New Credit 2000 and the Ministry of A tale of two townships, and Laird Rankin, CNHS: The delegates attended the First Nation, “The Lands That We ship, Culture and Recreation, is Paipoonge Museum, and Jacques Bensimons, TFO-TVO Pierre Berton Reception and Now Call Ontario One Thousand gratefully acknowledged for this amalgamation ...... p.6 Ontario; Kevin Kee, National Award Dinner at the Albany Years Ago.” event. Celebrate Canada’s heritage Lovell Club, sponsored The Hud- at the Toronto Regional Film Board; Tony Lovell, by son’s History Foundation Heritage Fair 2000 ...... p.2 & Company lnc.: Ann Medina, Bay Heritage Challenge Fund TV Ontario; and Bryan Walls, and The Historica Foundation of after armounced ...... p.2 Robert Leverty and Dorothy Canada. Pierre Berton, Doors open and Local History workshop Duncan from the OHS. whom the Award is named and

returns to Cobalt ...... p.4 The delegates defined the its first winner in 1994, presented MCzCR attempts to ease books for sale teaching and understanding of The 2000 Pierre Berton Award challenges of history as a vital component of for distinguished achievement in amalgamation ...... p.6 our educational system and Ca- popularizing Canadian history to The OHS is taking part in the innovative programme for the On the grounds of nadian way of life. A resolution Peter C. Newman. “Doors Open Toronto” weekend city. history ...... p.8 on the provincial and ter- Toronto In addition to having a tour of Ontario History Special calling sponsored by Heritage Toronto Historical Foun- the historic headquarters of the Issue ...... p.5 and the Perth Museum celebrates dation May 27and 28. OHS, you will have an opportu-

75 years ...... p.8 This is the first time many her- nity to browse and buy books at Red Lake Museum hosts Banting Update itage buildings that are privately our popular “Histories and Mys- early Norval Morrisseau owned, will be open for public teries Book Sale.’’

paintings ...... p.6 Colin Agnew, Research Co—ordinator tours. The hours are 10:00 a.m. to The 9th aimual International Contact Heritage Toronto at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sun- Museum Publishing We await arrival with As many of you know, the OHS The hearing has been set for (416) 392-6827 for a complete day. your seminar ...... p.5 listing of the sites included in this our doors open. What in the World’s recently inherited the farm in the June 26, 2000 and will last for 5

Going On ...... p.8 Town of New Tecumseth where days. Sir Frederick Banting, one of the A number of concerned New REGULAR FEATURES: co-discovers of insulin was born. Tecumseth residents, including a The Ontario Historical Society MAILEPOSTE One of our neighbours to the representative of the Mnjikaning 34 Parkview Avenue Camus rm Curpnntlul /Sotmi tannin in mm Across the Province ...... p.3 south of the property, N orthcroft First Nation attended the Pre- Postage pain Pun payé l/lfzllowdale, Ontario p.5 Lettarmail Paste-Letlnz Cemetery News ...... Hearing Conference. The Properties Inc.. has proposed to M2N 3Y2 Executive Director's develop a subdivision on their Mnjikaning First Nation have an 01284681 Report ...... p.2 property. interest in the proposed North- From the Bookshelf ...... p.7 Due to a number of unresolved croft subdivision because of the Join the OHS at issues between Northcroft and Paleo-Indian site located in the these events ...... p.4 the Town of New Tecumseth, an area. Museum News ...... p.6 You will remember that the President’s Message ...... p.2 Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)

Upcoming Events ...... p.4 Hearing is required. On Febru- OHS is still looking for sugges- We gratefully ary 14 and 15 there was an OMB tions for the Banting property. acknowledge the Pre-Hearing Conference in Send your suggestions to The

donors ...... p.5 following Alliston to identify the partici- Ontario Historical Society, 34 Welcome new pants in, and set the dates for, Parkview Avenue, Willowdale,

members ...... p.8 Northcroft’s upcoming OMB Ontario M2N 3Y2, (416) 226- Hearing. 9011, fax (416) 226-2740. 2 OHS BULLETIN

President’s Message Executive Director’s Report

Jeanne Hughes Dorothy Duncan

A short while ago, at a meeting The details and terms of refer- Remembering Ward Cornell Canadian Conservation Institute ian Foodways in Ontario” and is held at the OHS office, someone ence for this new award, as well and the National Museums of now applying her considerable made a remark about the late as all the other established OHS To the rest of Canada, Ward Canada over that much-needed talents to membership, subscrip-

Russell Cooper to the effect that awards will be available from the Cornell will be remembered as initiative. tions and accounting. Colin probably no one had done more office in May. It is certainly not Mr. Hockey Night in Canada, or Agnew has worked as an archae-

in this province to further the too early to don your thinking as Ontario’s agent-general in And while We’re On the Topic ologist in Belize, Ecuador and

cause of heritage generally than caps and look around your com- London, but to those of us who of Conservation Labs Ontario, and is making a valuable Russ. There was, of course, com- munity for likely candidates for worked in the Museum Section contribution concerning research plete agreement around the table the Camochan Award, made to an of the then Ministry of Culture As our members know, the and decisions surrounding the and those of us who had known individual who has contributed and Recreation in the 1980s he OHS has been concerned for Banting Estate and the presenta-

Russ perhaps nodded our heads many years of service to the her- will always be the Deputy Min- some time about the closing and tion of our symposium in April. with a little more energy than oth- itage community; or for the ister who was constantly looking moving into storage in Ottawa of ers. Scadding Award, made to a soci- for sticks and pucks. Whenever the Ministry of Citizenship, Cul- May 6 will be a Busy Day! I count myself as extremely ety or heritage group; as well as he arrived on our floor we all ture and Recreation’s conserva- fortunate to col- have been both a a number of other categories that knew that he was concerned tion lab that, for many years, Plan now to join us at our head- league more and, importantly, a cover a wide range of heritage about finding more sticks and served the community museums quarters at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Russ’ friend of for twenty years activities. The heritage sectors in pucks, or the money to buy them, in Ontario with hands—on service, May 6 for the Annual Business and so I had the opportunity to our communities get little praise for First Nations children. Since training and advisory services. As Meeting of The Ontario Histori- see him both in his professional and glory for the good work that the only budget that we control- our members know, the OHS cal Society, the presentation of capacity as well as at less formal they do and, for most, it is a shot led was earmarked to serve the asked the Ministry in June 1999 Honours and Awards to those times. in the arm to receive public ac- community museums in Ontario, to give us the opportunity to winners able to attend, and to His passion for preserving the knowledgement for their efforts. and Mr. Cornell believed he did make a proposal concerning the participate in the launch of the history of Ontario was shown in The awards will be presented not have an appropriate budget continued operation of the lab OHS’s newest publication, Buon so Whether he was many ways. at the OHS Annual General either, these discussions always that has been in storage in Ottawa Appetito.’ Italian Foodways in functioning as part of the group Meeting on May 6 at the Soci- ended in our “passing the hat" for the last ten months. As we go Ontario. As our members know which founded the Ontario Mu- ety’s headquarters. Ilook forward around the Section, the only com- to press we are pleased to learn this is the compilation of the pa- seum a Association, member of to seeing many of you at that promise we could find. It was that the Ministry will issue a call pers presented at the symposium the Ministers Commit- Advisory meeting and honouring this while he was Deputy Minister for proposals for the lab in April. held last November. Professor Jo tee to review the Ontario Herit- year’s award winners. I am de- that Ontario’s mobile conserva- Marie Powers, of the University age Policy, a member of the On- lighted to announce the winners: tion lab was funded, outfitted and Welcome of Guelph and OHS Board mem- tario Heritage Foundation, plan- The Camochan Award: John went on the road to assist com- ber has edited the papers for pub- ning a new phase for Black Creek Stuart Hulbig of Kinmount; and munity museums with the con- To Cristina Perfetto and Colin lication. The afternoon will con- Pioneer Village, or lo- helping a Aureen Richardson of Wark- servation of collections, and to Agnew who joined the OHS staff clude with Italian treats and an cal society or community mu- worth. Ward and Bob Bowes, then Di- earlier this year. Our members opportunity to renew old ac- seum solve a knotty problem, he Fred Landon Award: C.M. rector of our department, we all will remember Cristina was one quaintances and make new gave the subject at hand his com- Blackstock for All the Journey owe a debt of gratitude for their of our speakers at “Buon friends. plete attention and sense of im- Through, University of Toronto successful negotiations with the Appetito! A Symposium on Ital- portance. Press. We who worked with him Joseph Brant Award: Mark learned much from him; his G. McGowan for The Waning of Heritage Challenge Fund announced knowledge of Canadian artifacts the Green: Catholics the Irish,

was based on a lifetime of study and Identity in Toronto, 1887- The Minister of Citizenship, Cul- ties, will help to preserve, restore all Ontarians. This component and his understanding of how 1922, McGill-Queen’s Univer- ture and Recreation, the Honour- and maintain their designated will allow the OHF to set up an governments and bureaucracy sity Press. able Helen Johns, recently an- properties. The fund will provide endowment to ensure its long- think and work came from dec- Museum Award of Excel- nounced the $l0 million Herit- capital assistance to heritage terrn viability and will require the ades of dealing with these bod- lence in Community Program- age Challenge Fund. The an- projects and provide seed money Foundation to raise matching ies. Consequently, Russ was one ming: the Mississippi Valley Tex- nouncement was made at the for endowment funds to help eli- funds from other sources. of the first people one thought of tile Museum, Almonte. Joseph Schneider Haus. gible community organizations The OHF will work in partner- when seeking help, and consid- President’s Award: Rick ' The Heritage Challenge Fund, meet the ongoing costs of main- ship with the Ministry to admin- ered advice. In 1988, the Soci- Lovekin and Ron Moreland of # promised almost a year ago in the taining the heritage resources ister the fund under a partnership ety’s centennial year, Russ was 122035, Ontario Inc. 1999 Budget Speech, is directed under their stewardship. Eligible agreement signed by both parties. one of three recipients of a spe- Scadding Award of Excel- at preserving and enhancing her- recipients include not—for—profit The agreement will clarify roles cial OHS Award of Merit for out- lence: The 75th Anniversary of itage in communities across On- incorporated bodies that own or and responsibilities regarding the standing service to the heritage the Great Fire of 1922 Commit- tario. The fund will be delivered have a long- term lease on a her- Heritage Challenge Fund, includ- community and to the province tee, of the Haileybury Heritage in partnership with the Ontario itage property, First Nations ing investing and managing the of Ontario. Museum. Heritage Foundation and will Band Councils, municipalities, fund account, and accepting and

I am delighted therefore to an- Alison Prentice Award: Char- provide dollar—for—dollar match- and local service boards. reviewing applications for the nounce that, starting in 2001, The lotte Gray for Mrs. King: The Life ing grants of up to $200,000 for The other $5-million compo- fund. Ontario Historical Society will be and Times of Isabel Mackenzie eligible applicants in communi- nent will provide a source of For information, contact Rul giving an annual Russ Cooper King, Penguin Books. ties across Ontario. funding for the Ontario Heritage Brum, Minister’s Office at (416) Award of Merit for an aspect of J. J. Talman Award: Chris- The new fund will be divided Foundation (OHF) to preserve 325-6024, or Steven Davidson, excellence in a living history topher Andreae for Lines of into two $5—mi1lion components. heritage buildings and natural Heritage and Libraries Branch museum. This award is being Country: An Atlas of Railway and One part, directed to communi- heritage land it holds in trust for (416)314-7124. generously donated by Rowena Waterway History in Canada, Cooper, his wife of many years. Boston Mills Press. To quote Rowena, “The Ontario Riddell Award: Helen Smith Celebrate Canada’s heritage at the Historical Society, the Ontario and Pam Wakewich for “‘Beauty Museum Association, the Ontario and the Helldivers’: Regulating Toronto Regional Heritage Fair 2000 Heritage Foundation, the Ontario Women’s Work and Identities in Genealogical Society and many a Warplant Newspaper” pub- As part of the CRB Foundation’s come everyone, including groups For further information please local historical societies and lished in Labour/LeTravail. Heritage Programme, five to come to the Fair, view the contact Fair Co—ordinator, Lynn LACACS across the Province are Special Award of Merit: schools from the Toronto District projects and talk with the stu- Voisard at John Fisher Public all the richer for having had the Margaret Angus of Kingston; School Board will be showcasing dents to encourage their interest School (416) 393-9325. benefit of his expertise over the William Le Surf of Smiths Falls; projects on Canadian history, ge- in Canadian heritage. past nearly forty years.” and Mary Evans of Woodstock. ography and heritage at the To- ronto Regional Heritage Fair Everything For The 2000. The President and Board of Directors GLOBAL Familv Historian! The Fair will be held at Toronto of The Ontario Historical Society Harbourfront, York Quay on Fri- ROOTS? Great Books Looking For Your Software 8- CDs invite you to attend the day May 12 from 9:30 a.m. to DUDE! Visit Global Genealogy Maps 8- Atlases 2:30 p.m. The students will be on Annual Business Meeting in person, on our website Preservation hand to explain their work and or call for a free catalogue! Supplies to be held several musical performances D Genealogy 800 361 -51 68 Workshops Saturday, May 6, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. have been scheduled throughout the day. 13 Charles Street, Milton, Ontario L9T 2G5 at the John McKenzie House The event is open to the public http://9|ohalgeneaIogy.com

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Across the Province

Mary Simonds, Chair, Local Societies Committee and Dorothy Duncan, Executive Director

Roger Gordon. Acting Deputy The 1999 issue of Huron His- Wish List: a reliable photocopier, Minister of Citizenship, Culture torical Notes. published by the a small computer desk, and a CD and Recreation has announced Huron County Historical Soci- player. Call (905) 825-5552 if

the appointment of Miriam ety. features the early military you can help.

McTieman as the new Archivist history of the County and is an The Campbellford-Seymour of Ontario. Miriam has served engrossing read. Requests: Sec- Heritage Society has announced

with the Human Resources Pro- retary. Huron County Historical that Gleanings: A History of fessional Association of On- Society. c/o Huron County Mu- Carnpbellford-Seymour will be

tario and in the Yukon as Terri- seum, 110 North Street, God- published in August. Call (705)

torial Archivist and as both As- erich, Ontario N7A 2T8. 653-5594 to reserve your copy. sistant Deputy Minister and Esquesing Historical Society Congratulations are extended Deputy Minister of Government has three programmes scheduled: to Dr. Margaret Angus, well- Services. Economic Develop- “Acton Fire Department” on known Kingston historian, au- ment and Renewable Resources. April 12: “Ghost Towns of On- thor. and a Past President of the “A Welcome! tario“ on May 10; and Walk- OHS. on The Kingston Connec- The Temiskaming Abitibi ing Tour of Norval“ on June 14. tion: The S tory ofK in gston as the Heritage Association has an- Tojoin these events, or tojoin this Capital of the United Provinces cop-. nounced the launch of Canada ‘s active Society: (905) 877-6506. of Canada. Four thousand Forgotten Gold Rush: The Gold- The Albion Bolton Historical ies of her book will be distrib- fields of Larder Lake by Duff Society April 17 meeting will uted to grade 7 and 8 students in Dufresne and Clark Thompson. remember “The Hickman Street the Algonquin and Lakeshore

Costs and availability: The Town- Arena" with speaker Isabel Bot- Catholic School Board and the ship of Larder Lake, Box 40, toms and story swapping in the Limestone District School Larder Lake, Ontario POK 1L0. Heritage Hall of Bolton United Board. His- The Peterborough Historical Church at 7:30 p.m. The St. Joseph and Area Bryan Walls. OHS Vice President congratulates Peter C. Newman on winning Society has launched a campaign The dedication of a very spe- torical Society was formed and The 2000 Pierre Berton Award, presented during Canada 's National History of the OHS to “Save the Market Hall and cial nature reserve including the became an affiliate Society meeting in late February. (Dorothy Duncan) short ago and we Clock Tower” and is offering in- Krug Woodlot. was held in just two years in- their ac- novative gifts to all donors to this Kinghurst late last year. This have been amazed by “Un- 18 in the Township of February with the theme, worthwhile project. For more in- cludes the most significant large complishments, including the 17, lnnisfil’s anniversary. Look for derground Railroad: Path to the formation: (705) 742-7777, ex- area of old growth maple—beech new Historic Park Walkway in St. part- members in the parade at Rainbow of Love." tension 4692. forest in south-western Ontario Joseph Memorial Park and a Cham- "Summerfest" and for their dis- Congratulations to the Thun- Do you have a wedding dress and was donated by_the late nership with the Zurich “Revital- photographs. der Bay Historical Museum or bridesmaids dress that you Howard Krug to the Federation ber of Commerce for play of historic The Kingston Economic De- Society on the receipt of a major would be willing to loan to the of Ontario Naturalists. izing Zurich’s Heritage: Using Corporation Tour- grant/loan from the Northern Norfolk Historical Society for The Simcoe County Museum Our Past to Ensure Our Future" velopment Corpo- Ontario ist Information Office is located Ontario Heritage Fund the wedding show of the century, is planning for the future, both on with support from the former Kingston Pembroke ration. A library, archives, in- “A Century of Weddings" to be site and out in the community, Trillium Foundation. in the rec- station and plans to restore this creased storage, conservation and presented in May? Call (519) with the proposal to introduce a What have you planned to and a ad- ognize volunteers during historic structure to its formal ar- registration areas, offices, 426-1583 if you do. museumobile and to acquire your For infor- display area for the large fire en- The Grimsby Historical So- joining lands for expansion. Call National Volunteer Apprecia- chitectural splendour. a April 9 to 15? Most mation: 1-888-8555, ext. 4555. gine will be housed in newly ciety April I9 meeting will fea- (705) 728-3721 to learn more! tion Week of institu- On the same note Hearthstone restored and expanded wing ture “Ontario’s Niagara Escarp- Plans are now finalized for the of our organizations and the museum. ment—A World Biosphere Re- Viking Millennium Interna- tions could not survive without Partnership was honoured re- the Burlington Murney Tower National His- serve for Future Generations" tional Symposium which begins them, so here is your opportunity cently by LACAC for their splendid resto- toric Site, located on Kingston’s with Sue Powell and Martin in St. John’s, Newfoundland Sep- to say Thank you! ration of the landmark Pig and waterfront in Macdonald Park Killian, at 8:00 p.m. at St. tember 15, moves to the Norse “Bethel Cemetery: Then and Now" Inn that will be converted opens for another season. The Andrew’s Parish Hall, Grimsby. site at L’Anse aux Meadows Sep- is the topic of the May 29 Whistle non-profit community cen- Martello Tower, built in 1846 The Town of York Historical tember 18, and then to Labrador Scarborough Historical Society to a during the Oregon Crisis is a Society has announced the res- Straits for September 21. Fax meeting that includes a tour and tre. 2000 is the anniver- squat circular structure with walls ignation of Victoria von Schill- your inquiries to (709) 753-0879 lecture. Call (416) 759-6052 for The year year for many of our mem- ranging from 15 feet thick on the ing, the dedicated and esteemed for a detailed schedule of events. details. sary societies lake side to 8 feet on the land curator of T0ronto’s First Post The Ailsa Craig and District Rita Davies, Managing Direc- ber museums, historical Depart- heritage groups. Congratula- side, and has been operated by Office. The Board of Directors Museum is holding a fundraising tor, Culture Division, and Norfolk Historical the Kingston Historical Society has appointed Louise Bridge as “Antique Auction and Dinner” ment of Economic Develop- tions to the 100 as since 1925. Inside are exhibits curator. Welcome Louise, and April 16. Tickets: (519) 293- ment, Culture and Tourism, for Society celebrating years, King- con- organized on February 9, depicting military life in Vicki, do keep in touch with your 3694. the City of Toronto has it was “when small group of in- ston during the 19th century. To scores of friends in the heritage The Bronte Historical Society firmed the following appoint- 1900 a citizens of Simcoe as- arrange a visit, call (613) 544- community! is appealing for items on their ments to the Divisions Senior terested Management team: Manager, sembled for this purpose at the 9925, or (613) 544-3715. Arts Services, Alexandra Norfolk County Courthouse.” The University of Toronto is HERITAGE RESOURCES CONSULTANT Semeniuk: Manager, Museum Best wishes also go to Mont- hosting a “Seminar on Self Pub- ex- Services. Karen Black; Manager. gomery’s Inn celebrating 25 lishing” on April 29 featuring Preservation Services, Denise years, Bytown (Ottawa) and the perts from the book, printing, and 0 Historical Research Gendron: Manager, Cultural Af- Township of Innisfil were incor- publishing industry; including “Starting From Scratch” and (See self—published fairs, Beth Hanna. porated 150 years ago and the eight successful “Upper Canada in the Making” in If you are interested in joining United Church in Canada cel- authors. Call (416) 221-9259 for

Horizon Canada, Vol. 2, # 22 and 23.) ,~ the Etobicoke Historical Soci- ebrates 75 years. What are you registration details. 0 Family History Village ety bus trip "Over the Hills to celebrating this year? Black Creek Pioneer (See OGS Seminar '85, pp. 26-32.) Georgian Bay” hosted Ron Bryan Walls, First Vice Presi- opens for another season on May 0 Corporate and Advertising by planned to Brown on May 30. call (416) dent of the OHS was one of the 1 with many activities History 488-2674. featured speakers at the Black keep you returning throughout (See DCB, Vol. XIII, Cowan and The Markham Historical So- History programme at NASA the summer. Contact (416) 736- McCormick biographies.) Headquarters in Washington in 1733 for dates and details. 9 Heritage Product Marketing ciety April 10 meeting will hear Research archivist Jane Boyko describe the “Lunau Collection” and on May (See “Marketing Food” in Consuming V W 8 Paul Burkholder will speak on Passions, OHS, 1990.) ROOF TILE MANAGEMENT INC. the “Reesor Family in Canada.” O Built Environment and HISTORICAL RESTORATION CONTRACTOR Cultural Landscape Analysis Call (905) 294-4576 for details. Congratulations to Carman “Delivering A TERRA COTTA ROOF TILES Lewis of Markham on receiving Robert J. Burns, Ph. D. the Past” A NATURAL SLATE the Seniors Hall of Fame Award 13 Waxwing Drive A RED 8. WHITE CEDAR Ontario KlV 9H1 Visit our Web Site from the Town of Markham in Ottawa, A COPPER. LEAD, ZINC 8. GALVANIZED STEEL Tel (613) 739-0102 on the Internet: recognition of 40 years of serv- Fax (613) 526-4494 http://www.travel-net. ice to the community. DREW ROAD TEL: 672-9992 com/~rjbums 2535 (905) E Mail: [email protected] The Innisfil Historical Soci- MISSISSAUGA. ON L4T 1G1 FAX; (W5) 572.9902 e-mall: rlmgsympallonca J ety will be participating June 16, L 4 OHS BULLETIN

Upcoming Events

Apri1—May 15: Learn about tural Conservation Advisory visit the West Toronto Maria some of Toronto’s classically de- Committee) Association in part- Street Streetscape for a walk Local History workshop signed homes through a collec- nership with Niagara-on-the- that explores early 20th century

tion of images at the Pillars of Lake LACAC has organized a ideas regarding personal safety in returns to Cobalt the Millennia exhibition at unique hands—on heritage week- the workplace and on the street.

Campbell House. Trace the de- end of events throughout the Meet at the southwest corner of The Classic Theatre, Cobalt will again be the site of the ever- velopment of classical architec- Niagara region. Some of the ac- Dundas Street West and Keele popular “Northem Ontario Local History Workshop,” sponsored ture from ancient Greece and tivities planned include: a work- Street at 2:00 p.m. For more in- by the Temiskaming Abitibi Heritage Association on Saturday, Rome to England, and finally to shop on Heritage Districts; a formation on these and other April 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Upper Canada. Read about early showcase of heritage districts walks, contact the Toronto Field Speakers will include: Gino Chitroni, Cobalt Town Council- Cas- Toronto buildings, such as throughout the province; a pres- Naturalists (416) 593-2656. lor, describing the Cobalt Heritage Trail and other mining trails;

tle Frank, the simple log dwell- entation by the Navy Hall fife and Terry Fiset, Elk Lake Model Forest, with plans for a new inter- ing that aspired to Greek temple drums; tours of the old town; spe- May 22: The country comes to pretation centre; John Long speaking on the Hannah Bay Mas- design. Campbell House, an ex- cially designed wine-tasting the city when Montgomery’s Inn sacre; Robert Surtees, Nipissing University, speaking on Life de- cellent example of Classical tours; and a children’s pro- holds its 26th annual Celebra- Before the Rails; and Dorothy Duncan, OHS, speaking on Eat- sign, is located at 160 Queen gramme at Fort George/Navy tion in honour of Queen Victo- ing on the Rails. Street West in Toronto. (416) Hall. For a registration package, ria’s birthday. The whole fam- To reserve your place contact, Chris Oslund, Haileybury Her- 597-0227. contact the Niagara Regional ily can listen to the music of the itage Museum, (705) 672-1922, fax (705) 672-3200. LACAC Association, 62 Carleton Bond Head Old Tyme Fiddlers, April-May 31: The Thunder Street South, Thorold, Ontario browse the Kingsway Sunnylea Museum Z-Z-Z-ZAP! Bay hosts L2V 2A1 (905) 227-5899, Fax Horticultural Society plant sale, ston. Contact the Kingston His- September 14-17: The Annual Electrifying Ontario the newest (905) 227-8526, or register by ‘watch demonstrations of open torical Society at Box 54, King- Conference of the Association travelling from exhibit the Royal mail to the Heritage Planner, hearth cooking, penmanship, and ston, Ontario K7L 4V6. for Great Lakes Maritime History Ontario Museum, with assistance Town of Niagara—on-the-Lake, participate in weaving a wattle will be held in Amherstburg, co- from Ontario Hydro. This inter- 1593 Creek Road, PO. Box 100, fence. Afternoon Tea will be June 25: Ridge House Museum sponsored by the Friends of active display explores the basic Virgil, Ontario LOS 1T0. served. Montgomery’s Inn is lo- is an 1875 retored, middle class ErieQuest, Fort Malden National concepts of electricity through cated at 4709 Dundas Street West working man’s family home. It Historic Site, Marsh Collection personal stories, historic facts, May 9-13: The Prince Edward in Etobicoke (416) 394-8113. was a gift from the Ridgetown Society, Project HMS Detroit, and intriguing questions with ar- Hotel in Charlottetown, Prince Rotary Club to commemorate the and the Windsor Branch of Save chival photographs from Ontario Edward Island hosts the Cana- May 28-June 2: Make the most community’s centennial in 1975. Ontario Shipwrecks. The pro- and Hydro participating centres. dian Museums Association del- of your research time in Toronto As part of the 25th anniversary gramme highlights many aspects The Museum is located at 425 egates for its 53rd Annual Meet- at Genealogy Summer Camp, celebrations, the Museum holds of Great Lakes history, annual Donald Street East. Call (807) ing and conference, Charting sponsored by the Ontario Gene- a Backyard Social featuring general meeting, social events, 623-0801. Our Course. Topical subjects alogy Society. The intensive one- blacksmithing, spinning, rope diving expeditions, site tours in- such as digitalization, customer week hands—on family history making, a band, story telling, cluding the Amherstburg Coast April 8: The annual Crokinole service, professionalism, and programme for adults is designed games, lemonade, and of course, Guard Base. For details, Contact Classic invitational team chal- reaching your audience will be for ‘out-of-town’ researchers, as birthday cake. Visit the museum, the Marsh Collection Society, lenge tournament takes place at explored through sessions, tours, well as local ‘day-campers.’ The located at 53 Erie Street South in 235A Dalhousie Street, Amherst- the Joseph Schneider Haus, and the trade show, and more. Con- fee includes approximately 7 Ridgetown (519) 674-2223 to burg, Ontario, N9V 1W6 (519) spectators are welcome to see the tact the Canadian Museums As- hours of lectures and tutorials, 30 join the festivities. 736-9191. game played the traditional way. sociation, CMA Annual Confer- hours of hands-on instruction, Plan to return on April 15-16 for ence, 280 Metcalfe Street, Suite handouts, and public transporta- the Eggstravaganza weekend 400, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1R7 tion. Contact “Summer Camp,” featuring an outdoor egg hunt for (613) 567-0099 to register. Ontario Genealogical Society, Join the OHS at these events children 10 and under, and deco- Toronto Branch, Box 518, Sta- rating Ukrainian and Pennsylva- May 13: Join the Ontario Soci- tion K, Toronto, Ontario M4P DATE EVENT HOST/SPONSOR] nia-Gerrnan Easter eggs for the ety for Industrial Archaeology 2G9, or call Jane MacNamara at LOCATION whole family. The Haus is located and the Toronto Field Naturalists (416) 463-9103, or fax (416) at 466 Queen Street South in on a heritage walk and learn 463-6755. Kitchener. (519) 742-7752. about the natural and human her- April 8 Customer Service Voyageur Heritage -workshop at Network at Musée itage of the Ontario Central May 30: Oshawa is the place to Voyageur Heritage Sturgeon River April 12: Enoch Turner School- Prison Grounds. See wetland be when the historical society Network Spring house invites you to attend an remnants, orchards, herb gar- hosts a Come and Go Tea. The House Museum meeting— Sturgeon entertaining slide presentation by dens, a greenhouse, a nursery, Oshawa Historical Society cel- Falls Toronto historian Mike Filey, and more, before they are lost to ebrates the 40th anniversay of the April 14-16 Celebrating One OHS, Council Chambers Tearful Tour of Old Toronto: site re—development. Meet at the opening of Henry House as a mu- Thousand Years North York Civic Centre From the Native People to the southwest corner of Jefferson seum. It was originally con- of Ontario’s History Willowdale Avro Arrow on April 12 at 7:30 Avenue and King Street at 2:00 structed in 1849, purchased by -symposium- p.m. The Schoolhouse is located p.m. An evening ramble on June Reverend Thomas Henry in at 106 Trinity Street in Toronto, 1 along Old Danforth Road, and 1850, and remained in the fam- May 6 Armual General OHS call (416) 863-0010 to reserve Gerrard Prairie, features unique ily until 1920 when purchased by Meeting your place. vegetation from former gravel George and Samuel McLaughlin. John McKenzie House Willowdale pits and wetlands. Meet at 6:45 It was later sold to the Town, and April 12: The Friends of p.m. at the northeast comer of in 1940 acquired by the Society May 10 Everything You Ever OHS and Ross Township Glanmore National Historic Site Kingston Road and Victora Park and is one of three restored Wanted to Know Historical host a fund-raising Bridge Des- Avenue. A second evening ram- homes located in Oshawa’s Society About a Historical Cobden sert Buffet from 1:00 p.m. to ble on June 15 follows the Edges Lakeview Park as part of Oshawa Society, but were 4:00 p.m. at the Belleville Rec- of High Park, exploring the pe- Community Museum. The tea Afraid to Ask reation Centre. For details, con- rimeter before landfill and level- will be laid out in the gardens of -workshop- tact Glanmore at (613) 962-2329. ling changed the park’s shape. Henry House from 1:00 p.m. to

Meet at the Quebec Avenue en- 3:00 p.m. To visit, call (905)436- 27-28 Doors Open Toronto Heritage Toronto April 28-29: The Niagara Re- trance to High Park subway sta- 7624. May —open house tours— John McKenzie House gional LACAC (Local Architec- tion at 6:45 p.m. On July 9, re- Willowdale June 6: The Kingston Historical with “Histories and /f 1\ Society invites you to Cataraqui Mysteries” Book Sale ‘Heritage (Books of ‘lr‘Ia[dimand—‘l‘@rfo[k Cemetery on Sydenham Road in Kingston for the annual celebra- June 21 A Search for Truth: OHS and the Friends of tion of the life and achievements 37ree Catalogue Interpreting the Past Muskoka Pioneer Village of Canada’a First Prime Minis- -workshop- Huntsville Heronwood Enterprises ~ ter, Sir John A. Macdonald. The R.R. 2, Nanticoke, ON NDA 11.0 programme includes an Honour July 1 Canada Day Street OHS TeIlFax (905) 776-2406 Guard of Fort Henry cadets, mu- Sale John McKenzie House sic, wreath-laying, light refresh- the of Simcoe - Port - Rowan - - history Dover Port and our neighbours on ments, walking tour of the cem- ~ Delhi - Dunnville - Jarvis - Waterford - Hagersvillep-j~~~ Parkview Avenue - 1 York and the Grand River/Lake Eridtong Point aret — etery, and guest speaker, Helen k Cooper, former Mayor of King- APRIL 5

Cemetery News Ontario History Special Issue “Continuity and the Unbroken Chain: Marjorie Stuart

The Weston Historical Society lands Drive, Mississauga, On- Issues in the Aboriginal and Montgomery’s Inn are spon- tario L5K 1H8. soring a tour of Riverside Cem- The Royal Canadian Legion History of Ontario” etery in Etobicoke on Sunday, Branch 23 of North Bay is up-

June 4 at 2:00 p.m. The $4 ad- dating records of North Bay war Dr. Gabriele Scardellato, Editor mission ticket includes a compli- veterans. They seek the names of which are mentary afternoon tea at Mont- those who served in both World “The place we now call Ontario ples from the end of the Seven the waters in they gomery’s Inn. To reserve contact Wars, the Korean War and those has an unbroken Chain of Abo- Years War. In particular, the au- based should prove to be very Randall Reid, (416) 394-8113. that served in the Gulf War. riginal history. This mirrors the thors are concerned with the tra- useful for present-day debates. Tony O’Loughlin of King- The 1824 burial site of Mrs. larger diplomatic device invented ditional use of wampum belts in Finally, this issue of Ontario ston’s Irish Folk Club has writ- Eleazer Lundy and her children and initiated by the Aboriginal negotiations concerning Aborigi- History includes another study of ten of the search for unmarked has been found in Whitchurch- Nations and known as the Cov- nal title and land rights. and their a topic which also is very timely. and Dr. burial sites of Irish labourers who Stouffville. The information has enant Chain of Silver or also replacement over time by the Dr. Edmund Danziger, Jr. Miller’s “‘In of died during the construction of been forwarded to the Ontario known simply as the Chain.” European system of deeds. This James the Care Strangers’: First the Rideau Canal. In the Leeds Cemeteries Regulation Branch With these words Dr. Dean study sets the tone for the two Walpole Island Resi- and Grenville OGS newsletter he and to the municipality to be in- Jacobs, guest editor of volume following articles that are very Nation’s Experiences with asks for assistance in locating cluded in their official plan. XCII of Ontario History, intro- much concerned with Aboriginal dential Schools after World War One” sur- these sites particularly in the In suburban Atlanta, Georgia, duces a special issue of the jour- title and with land and water is based on an original Kingston Mills area. Tony can be developer Darrell McWaters of nal for Spring 2000, titled “Con- rights in particular. vey carried out by the authors Moorrnan’s “Roads with individuals from the reached at (613) 389-0754. Meridian Homes Inc. is working tinuity and the Unbroken Chain: Dr. David com- In Ottawa the Sandy Hill with local citizens to identify Issues in the Aboriginal History and Rights: Public Roads and Walpole Island First Nation Cen- who experienced the resi- Cemetery research project is unmarked cemeteries to preserve of Ontario.” Dr. Jacobs, who is Indian Land in Nineteenth munity Ontario,” how pub- dential school system. The re- progressing well. It is hoped to and protect them. At the same the Executive Director of the tury analyses questions rededicate the site this summer. time the Association of Grave- Walpole Island Heritage Centre, lic roads came to be constructed sponses to their survey nine- provide the authors with informa- Catherine Canning is seeking stone Studies is working with the NIN-DA-WAAB-JIG, brings to- across reserve lands in the insights that make pos- descendants to assure that all National Trust for Historic Pres- gether four articles that range teenth century and the local or tion and ac- sible a better understanding of names are recorded. It is believed ervation to develop federal pro- widely in First Nations’ history provincial legislation which that a number of Rideau Canal tective legislation for cemeteries. in Ontario. Between them these companied their construction. residential schools and how they the lives of those who workers were buried at this site. McCullough Cemetery in studies cover the time period Through this study, the author affected understand- sought to educate or assimi- Any information will be wel- Esquesing Township, Halton is from the middle of the eighteenth attempts to better our they comed. Contact Catherine at being studied for possible rede- century to the present and topics ing of “...the historical develop- late. intro- (613) 744-5677. velopment by Extendicare that are of continuing importance ment of native land rights and... Dr. Jacobs concludes his Tamara Anson—Cartwright, (Canada) Ltd. The Wesleyan for the history of both the prov- issues of sovereignty, ownership, duction to this special issue with “a Ministry of Citizenship, Culture Methodist Cemetery was used ince and the country. and control of Indian reserve the observation that it is sig- and Recreation conducted a between 1821 and 1890. It is The opening article in the is- lands.” Similar themes are the niticant milestone for Aboriginal “‘For Blair’s Monument Restoration course at urged that an assessment be made sue, Good Will and Affec- subject of Dr. Peggy arti- history as the first issue that the Woodlawn Cemetery in to determine where the burials tion”: The Detroit Indian Deeds cle, “Taken for ‘Granted‘: Abo- has been edited by an Aboriginal person.” Guelph, in conjunction with the are located. This can be done us- and British Land Policy, 1760- riginal Title and Public Fishing Of course, it is equally Ontario Association of Cemeter- ing a sonar process or an archaeo- 1827” is co-authored by Dr. Vic- Rights in Upper Canada.” Blair’s a milestone for the journal itself the collabo- ies. For information on this an- logical assessment. tor Lytwyn and Dr. Jacobs and is a very illuminating study of a and it is hoped that nual event, contact Tamara at 400 When Etobicoke’s Park Lawn deals with the treaty—making topic which has been much in the ration it symbolizes will continue

University Avenue, 4th Floor, Cemetery purchased its present process between the British gov- news lately and her history of and strengthen.

Toronto, Ontario M7A 2R9. site in 1915 a covenant was at- ernment and First Nations peo- Aboriginal title over fisheries and Lawrence Hayward of King- tached to the deeds stating that ston has spent many years re- the properties were to be used as searching Ontario’s gravestone cemetery properties in perpetu- The annual International carvers. His hobby has taken him ity. Despite this covenant the 9th to over 400 cemeteries in East- Ontario Municipal Board has ern Ontario where he has made a ruled that the sale of two acres Museum Publishing seminar record of over 165 carvers. within the cemetery property can

A committee has been formed proceed. A condominium is Ottawa hosts the 9th “Interna- technologies, with emphasis on together with the National Gal-

to raise funds for the restoration planned for the site. tional Museum Publishing Semi- reaching young audiences with lery of Canada, the Canadian of The Old Protestant Burying Hearings continue before the nar” July 13-15, highlighting the the Internet, and specific pro- Museum of Civilization, and the

Ground in Charlottetown. They Etobicoke Community Council challenges facing communica- grammes. In addition, the impact Canadian Museums Association are anxious to include the names with regard to the Ontario Gov- tions and publishing in museums, of web marketing, policy and and features speakers from of all those buried in the cemetery emment’s proposed sale of the heritage sites, parks and inter- funding issues will be addressed. Canada, the United States, Eng- established in 1784. For dona- Ontario Hospital Cemetery. A preted attractions such as zoos, The seminar is co—sponsored land and Mexico. tions or to provide information crematorium and columbarium aquariums, and gardens. by the Canadian Centre for Stud- Contact Continuing Studies at contact The Old Protestant Bury- with two retorts is proposed for The link between education ies in Publishing at Simon Fraser Simon Fraser University, British ing Ground, P.O. Box 23048, the site. Local residents have ex- and publishing departments will University and the University of Columbia, (604) 291-5093 for Charlottetown, Prince Edward pressed concern relating to the be explored as will the emerging Chicago Publishing Programme, registration materials.

Island, CIE 1Z6. increased pollution, traffic, and John Herbert reported in the the impact on investment as well London Free Press that the skel- as serious reservations over the etal remains of two people were effect that the emissions will have We acknowledge found during sewer repair work. on the future health of the resi- gratefully These remains may be from a dents and their children. The her- Catholic cemetery which was itage societies have urged that an the following donors moved. They are held at the Uni- assessment be made to establish versity of Western Ontario and the exact burial location of over Frank Bartoszek and Jeanne Hughes, Co-Chairs, Fundraising Committee will be reinterred by the city or 1500 bodies believed to be in- the church when more informa- terred at the site between 1882 tion has been discovered. and 1974. Virginia and Robert Atkins Goggio Chair in Italian Studies, Nevi Rusich

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The Hamilton Branch OGS is Descendants of Martin Snider Sandra Archer University of Toronto Rita Russell

seeking infonnation relating to a will gather at Fort York on the Donalda and Louis Badone Karen and Robert VandenBrink

mystery burial plot at the Holy July 1st weekend. Among the fes- Carl Benn Cemetery Defence Fund Diana St. B. Weatherall Sepulchre Cemetery in East tivities are trips to Mount Pleas- U. Ernest Buchner Collingwood and District Flamborough. In 1852 Charles ant Cemetery, the Necropolis. James Clemens Virginia and Robert Atkins Historical Society Person and Frederick Blain sold and Willowdale Methodist Dorothy Duncan Virginia Careless Essa Historical Society the property. The deed of sale Cemetery. The United Empire Ulrike and John Hastings Honor de Pencier Grenville County Historical contained a reservation—“one Loyalists will be dedicating a Judith McGonigal James Galloway Society eighth of an acre appropriated special insignia to honour Mar- Elizabeth Redelmeier Robert Harrington Innisfil Historical Society

and used as a burying ground.” tin Snider later this year at Wil- Bruce Richard Ulrike and John Hastings Lambton County Historical The cemetery purchased the lowdale Methodist Cemetery. Carol Rothbart Marian Macdonell Society property in 1874. Anyone with For information contact Bill Patricia Taylor Steven McLarty Payson North Erie Shore Historical

information is asked to contact Ramsay, 129 Blythwood Road, Lincoln and Continental Victoria Moorshead Society John Quinsey at 2678 Home- Toronto, Ontario M4N lA5. Owners Club Penny Potter Tryconnell Heritage Society 6 OHS BULLETIN Museum News

Cindy Crawford, St. Joseph Island Museum

MCzCR attempts to ease Red Lake Museum hosts early N orval challenges of Morrisseau paintings amalgamation Cindy Crawford, St. Joseph Island Museum

Cindy Crawford, St. Joseph Island Museum Later this spring, the Red Lake Museum’s exhibition entitled

There is no sure—fire formula on grassroots understanding of the “Norval Morrisseau: The Red

how to handle amalgamation but who, what, where, when, why Lake Years" will provide an inti-

the Ministry of Citizenship, Cul- and how of amalgamation, and its mate glimpse into the early tri-

ture and Recreation (MCZCR) impact on Ontario museums. It als, tribulations and influences of

has produced two bulletins that states that, in addition to the an Aboriginal and Canadian art-

will make finding the solution a Community Museum Policy for ist. Word of mouth has enabled

little easier for everyone. Ontario, other areas that need to the Museum not only to create an

For several townships or mu- be examined include: issues of art exhibition honouring the art-

nicipalities across Ontario, mu- governance, service, operation. ist, but also to collect revealing,

nicipal restructuring, or amalga- facility and finance. And, in or- and often humourous anecdotes ~ mation has already happened. der for museums to remain eligi- on his early years. This informa- Norval Morrisseau stands before a mural at the old Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre, 1960 or 196/. The painting on the was done Carl “Toronto, Prince Edward County ble, or become eligible for the tion is of particular value to the left by Ray, a Woodland artist of the area, and the painting on the right is by one of and Chatham-Kent have all gone Community Museum Operating art world since his early years the Kakagemic Brothers. (Red Lake Museum) through ordered municipal amal- Grant (CMOG), they must con- have not been well documented.

gamations,” says John Carter, tinue to meet the requirements of “Norval Morrisseau: The Red 1962 at the Pollock Gallery in use of the Friendship Centre will Museum Advisor, MCZCR, add- Regulation 877. Lake Years” is a collection of Toronto, the prolific painter pro- enable a guest lecturer to work

ing that the Township of MCZCR Bulletin # 6, Commu- original paintings on loan from duced 40 paintings within a six in small groups with artists, par-

Paipoonge has also amalgamated nity Museums: Governance and collectors in the Red Lake Dis- week period. ticularly young artists, on how to

with its neighbouring municipal- Management—Meeting the Re- trict, and will be held at the Red Since the majority of his art- develop their art. Approximately

ity. quirements of Museum Regula- Lake Museum from June 1 until work was done in Red Lake, and 20 percent of the local popula-

MCZCR has produced two tion 877 provides an outline of September 30. With the excep- then shipped elsewhere, it was tion is Native and it is believed

helpful bulletins that can walk a everyone’s role and respective re- tion of one painting, all are be- somewhat surprising to discover many aspire to artistic endeav-

' municipality and its respective sponsibilities at the municipal ing displayed for the first time. just how many paintings remain ours.

museum parties through various level, including those on the mu- Nancy Phillips is the project co- in the Red Lake district. “We “Staying at the centre and par-

steps that must be considered in seum board/committee and the ordinator and is developing a knew there were a number of ticipating in the workshops will order to ensure the museum re- curator/director. catalogue on the exhibition. The paintings in the area and once we enable them to immerse them- mains eligible for provincial Understanding one another’s common theme on the diverse started asking people, they re- selves in the experience and funding. role is critical in producing prac- range of works is that they reflect ferred us to other collectors,” ex- workshops,” says Michele, who These short bulletins are called tical recommendations. Exam- his life and influences in the Red plains Michele. “In determining has identified the local popula- Changing 77mes—Municipal Re- ples of how several municipali- Lake area. what we’d exhibit, we went by tion as their target audience. “We structuring and Heritage, and are ties, who have already experi- “Norval came here as a content...we didn’t want too want everyone to understand

big on helpful tips. Guidance in enced amalgamation handled the goldminer but all he wanted to do much duplication of a specific what has happened here and to

what processes need to be taken challenges are also provided. was paint, I’ve heard it said that subject, such as fish, but also see how they can take pride in it.” if a municipality is considering Also emphasized is a practical the art poured out of him,” says wanted to cover a certain time Although the museum invited either changing its relationship check list of all important con- Michele Alderton, Director/Cu- frame.” Norval to attend the exhibition, with the museum or the way the siderations which were outlined rator of the Red Lake Museum. For Morrisseau enthusiasts, or confirmation had not yet been museum is operated are clearly in the previous Ministry Bulletin, The stories behind the acquisition even those interested in the boreal received as of press time. Now explained. Grants to Museums, concerning of many of the paintings are as geography and cultural heritage in his late 60s, Norval is wheel-

According to MCzCR, 64 per- governance, service, operation, appealing as the works them- of the Red Lake district, the mu- chair bound and afflicted with cent of museums are owned and facility, finance and, of course, selves. Many of the collectors seum has entered into a partner- Parkinson’s disease. His spirit “All operated by municipalities. ensuring eligibility (on-going or knew him in the l959—l970s pe- ship with the Woodland Caribou and style, however, continues to existing by—laws are in effect un- future) for a Community Mu- riod which covers his early de- Park and the Red Lake Indian influence new generations. til new ones have been drawn up seum Operating Grant (CMOG) velopmental stages through to the Friendship Centre. The Red Lake Museum is lo-

and passed by the new council,” under Regulation 877, R.R.O. start of his widespread recogni- “We’re working with the out- cated in northwestern Ontario at “A says John. museum by—law 1990. tion. fitters so that people can go and the end of Highway 105, approxi- would have to be re-written if Copies of all of these bulletins “There are many humorous see the rock woodland paintings mately l70 km north of the Trans new partners join the projected can be obtained by contacting stories such as exchanging a that inspired him,” says Michele, Canada Highway 17. For further amalgamated municipality.” John Carter, MCZCR, 400 Uni- painting for money to do his adding that canoe trips, boat tours information on the exhibit or the The Ministry’s Bulletin #5, versity Avenue, 4th Floor, To- laundry,” says Michele. In prepa- as well as self—guided walking accompanying events Contact the

Municipal Museums provides a ronto, Ontario M7A 2R9. ration for his first solo exhibit, in excursions will be available. The museum at (807) 727-3006.

A tale of two townships, Paipoonge Museum, and amalgamation

Cindy Crawford, St. Joseph Island Museum

It has been two years since the closed for some time, should be seum; it was for both townships thing has some significance, so have come forth representing

Township of Oliver and the re-opened as a second museum, under the new amalgamation,” by the time I was through, we had both of the former single town-

Township of Paipoonge, and their or if we were going to operate out says Lois. “I didn’t receive a sin- to purchase a 40 foot trailer to ships, even the curator of the respective museums have been of the existing Paipoonge Mu- gle reply with the first ad but the store some of these items,” says former Kakabeka Falls Museum amalgamated, and the Paipoonge seum,” said Lois. Despite her at- second ad brought forth some Lois. The acquired collection, in sits on the Paipoonge Museum

Museum is still experiencing tempts to garner local interest in volunteers and artifacts." addition to what local residents Board of Directors. growing pains. “It is a bit of a bal- the Kakabeka Falls Museum, One of the biggest challenges have since donated, has resulted “We’ve had to do a lot of reas- ancing act between the shortfalls there weren’t any takers. A local, has been in determining where in a ten percent increase in their suring to convince people from and advantages,” says Lois privately-operated heritage site and how to accommodate the in- collection of approximately Oliver Township that we were Garrity, curator of Paipoonge has since expressed interest in ac- flux of “new” artifacts. After 40 6,000 artifacts. Cataloguing and there for them too,” says Lois. Museum, a seasonal museum lo- quiring the building, which origi- years of collecting artifacts re- creating displays for the new “Municipal restructuring creates cated in the new Township of nally served as a 19th century flecting the 19th century settle- items is an on-going process. uncertain times so people need

Oliver and Paipoonge, just out- church, and adding it to their col- ment of Paipoonge, the museum Lois says excellent volunteers extra reassurance.” side Thunder Bay. lection of historical buildings. was already tight for space. Although a special committee Supported by the museum Originally a small building, the had been created to investigate board and municipal council, museum had three additions over Reminder the outcomes of the amalgama- Lois decided to put an ad in the the years. The next task at hand the Bulletin tion, Lois and the museum board local paper reaffirming that the was to sift through the collection Submissions for the Museum News page of OHS were given free reign over the sta- ' Paipoonge Museum was for eve- at the closed museum and deter- should be sent to Cindy Crawford, St. Joseph Island Museum, tus of the museum. “I was asked ryone and encouraged people to mine what would be added to the RR # 1, Richards Landing POR 1J0 (705) 246-3223 or e-mail at to decide whether the Kakabeka get involved. “I really wanted to Paipoonge Museum. “It was a [email protected]

Falls Museum, which had been emphasize that it was our mu- difficult process because every- APRIL 7

From the Bookshelf

Chris and Pat Raible

An Untold Tale Christopher M. Watts. east- 288 pages. Illustrations. $60.00 William Ashdown. Robin Brass events occur, David McNab con- A Stolen Life: Searching for endbooks. 416 pages. Illustra- hardbound (with CD-ROM). The Studio. 302 pages. Illustrations. tends, because “Aboriginal peo- Richard Pierpoint. By David tions. $29.95 softbound. Incredible War of 1812: A Mili- $22.95 softbound. ple and the rest of Canada speak Meyler and Peter Meyler. Natu- The 22 papers published here tary History. By J. Mackay The first railway engine used to one another from different his- ral Heritage Books. l41 pages. were first presented at the Ontario Hitsman, updated by Donald E. by the Ontario, Simcoe & Huron torical and cultural assumptions Illustrations. $19.95 softbound. Archaeological Society—Midwest Graves. Robin Brass Studio. 400 Union railway (the first to oper- and experiences, including lan- Only few specifics are known Archaeological Conference sym- pages. Illustrations. $22.95 ate in Canada West) may have guages, customs, governance, about Richard Pierpoint: born in posium held in 1997. Although softbound. been named the Lord Elgin, but lands and waters, as well as time

Bundu (now part of Senegal), originally directed at a scholarly The War of 1812 is of especial it was built in Maine. Its import and progress.” Here is a thought-

captured and enslaved in 1760, audience, more general readers interest to Ontarians because so duties alone ($1,000) prompted ful defence of the reliability of brought to America and sold to a will find the book an interesting much of the actual fighting took Toronto foundry owner James Aboriginal oral tradition.

British officer. owned in New introduction to recent archaeo- place in Upper Canada. These Good to fabricate the next one.

York state, served as a Loyalist logical research on the area’s two books, written from a Cana- In the course of the next 70 years From Hope to Harris: The Re- with Butler’s Rangers. emigrated early history—i.e., before the ar- dian perspective, chronicle the some 220 steam and electric en- shaping of Ontarios Schools.

to Canada and (at age over 70) in rival of European explorers and war. One, a spin-off from last gines—and many hundreds of By R. D. Gidney. University of

military service again with the traders in the 16th and 17th cen- year’s television series, is a lav- railway cars—were built in To- Toronto Press, 1999. 362 pages. Coloured Corps of the War of turies. Illustrations include maps ishly illustrated volume that ronto. There are many books $65.00 hardbound; $24.95

1812, eventually granted land in of indigenous settlement sites comes complete with a CD-ROM about constructing Canada’s rail- softbound.

Garafraxa, and died in 1837. The and photographs of pottery and (full of details, but not always ways, but few about the engines A fundamental shift took place

authors have combined their tools. easy to use). The other is a revi- and equipment that rolled on the in the Ontario school system in

knowledge of military history sion and updating of a work that rails. 1998: the provincial government and their research into African Local Colour remains the single best book on assumed the power to set the culture and the slave trade to flesh Early Temiskaming Stories of the conflict that was ultimately Behind the Headlines amount that could be raised from out a full and fascinating story. Survival: “Root, Hog, or Die!” settled by a return to the status Circles of Time: Aboriginal local property taxes to fund edu- 78 pages. Illustrations. $19.95 quo ante bellum. Each side could Land Rights and Resistance in cation. School boards were no spiralbound. claim a victory of sorts because Ontario. By David T. McNab. longer able to decide how much People, Places and Memories: their perspectives were so differ- Wilfrid Laurier University Press. money they needed nor how that “To Preserve and Restore.” 44 ent—the Americans successfully 280 pages. $54.95 hardbound; money was to be spent. This pages. Illustrations. $14.95 defended their sovereignty $29.95 softbound. study places that change in the spiralbound. against British encroachment, the Disputes over Aboriginal historical context of educational coLoUR.—(fE3i)i«':o “Times were Hard but Memo- British successfully defended the rights are dramatized in the me- turmoil and confiict during the .‘\ 1.:A '.i111<1:i*'f. ries are Good.” 71 pages. Illus- integrity of their Canadian terri- dia, as at Oka and Ipperwash, whole second half of the 20th ‘.ii:i'|‘I l£1|H.> lllfilr trations. $l9.95 spiralbound. tory. when they erupt into direct con- century. The Temiskamin g Abitibi Her- frontation and violence. Such itage Association is to be Memories/Histories of War commended for publishing these NotAll of Us Were Brave: Perth three attractive booklets. They Regiment 11th Infantry, 5th Ca- History Noted include papers and presentations nadian Armoured Division. By Since our last issue of From the ume 1. Edited by Arthur Bowes. at four of the Association’s an- Stanley Scislowski. Dundurn Bookshelf, we have received these Ancaster Township Historical Soci- nual and cer- . n~ ,4 workshops, they Press. 368 pages. Illustrations. ~...‘_,.

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What in the World’s Perth Museum celebrates 75 years Going On

Founded in 1925 by Archibald first government in 1867 he was 19th century. Just down the hall Campbell, the nationally desig- named to the Dominion Senate. is a warm and welcoming 1840s (in heritage preservation) nated Perth Museum is celebrat- Roderick Matheson married kitchen with a large stone fire- “Coming ing its 75th anniversary this year. twice, first to Mary Fraser place. Many visitors call the From May 26 to 28, developers, Topics will include: The museum was originally Robertson who gave birth to twin kitchen their favourite room. planners, municipal officials, Crisis of Identity in Canadian “Con- housed in a number of very small sons in 1825 but died 20 days Perth’s historical past is concerned and interested citi- Historic Preservation”, rooms on the third floor of the later at the age of 22. His second chronicled in the gallery on the zens, and LACAC members will crete Ideas to Revitalize the Her- ‘“In original Carnegie library built in wife, Annabella Russell, had 11 third floor. Highlights include the gather in Brantford at Laurier itage of Ontario", the eye of 1907. The award winning mu- children, 7 girls and 4 boys. The pistols from the fatal duel in University, formerly Andrew the Beholder?’Defining, Evaluat- seum (OHS Museum Award of Matheson House in Perth was Canada, which took place in Carnegie Library, for the annual ing and Protecting Cultural Land- Excellence in 1994, among oth- owned and lived in by the family Perth in 1833; a sample of the conference of Community Her- scapes”, “Simple Cost—Effective ers) is now located 2 blocks up until 1930. Mammoth Cheese produced in itage Ontario to explore what is and Practical Solutions to Con- “Her- the street in the heart of down- In 1966 the town of Perth Lanark County for the Chicago going on in heritage preservation, servation Problems”, and town Perth, in the stone house bought the house and restored it World’s Fair of 1893; a pre—set- and what we can do about it. itage Tourism in the Millen- built for the Matheson family in to its original splendour. Four tlement exhibit of the area’s first LACACS are Local Architec- nium.” 1840. The museum offers an in- period rooms, containing origi- inhabitants, and an accurate mini- tural Conservation Advisory Throughout the conference a timate look at the lifestyle of the nal Matheson furniture as well as ature of the house, scale 1:12, Comrnittees, which advise mu- Matketplace featuring publica- Honourable Roderick Matheson, other artifacts of the era reflect furnished with tiny handmade nicipal councils on matters of tions, products, ideas, and serv- a prosperous Scottish merchant, life as it once was. Visitors re- Victorian pieces. Changing exhi- heritage designation and preser- ices will be open for browsing, and his family. mark on a feeling of elegance and bitions are featured in the main vation. This educational forum buying, and mingling. Roderick Matheson came to good taste that prervades this floor gallery which was added to allows the issues to be heard from To register, contact Mary

Canada from Scotland at the age classic residence. The dining the back of the house in 1988. a variety of perspectives. Stephens at (519) 439-3373. of 13 and during the War of room contains a 52—piece set of The summer exhibit will be “Re- 1812-14 he served in the Glen- Matheson handpainted china flections of Cottage Life,” a look An garry Light Infantry Fencibles. from England as well as other at the last 150 years of life on the old festival, He came to Perth as a half—pay notable pieces of china and ster- local lakes and waterways. This officer and established himself in ling silver. The French doors lead very colourful and entertaining a new festival the mercantile business now to a charming enclosed Scottish exhibition will be presented from known as Shaw’s of Perth. garden containing flowering May 20 to September 23. The Fort York Festival has tradi- rated and dramatically lit boats

Roderick’s store prospered and plants and shrubs true to the time Outdoors is the newly created tionally been held in May over in a great flotilla, many spon- by 1840 he was able to build a period. interpretation centre. Within the the Victoria Day long weekend. sored by a charitable organiza- fine Georgian home of local The drawing room was used stone courtyard is an outdoor This year, as part of the City of tion. sandstone. By 1860 he was a for entertaining the frequent visi- bake oven and an herb garden. Toronto Harbour Parade of On July 2 the activities are wealthy man owning 8000 acres tors to the Matheson house Special activities are planned for Lights, the festival has been centered at Historic Fort York of land in and around Lanark whereas the parlour/library was this area during the summer sea- moved to the July 1st weekend where re-enactors will once again

County including 20 houses in used as the family room and is son. and grown in scope. wage the ‘Battle for FortYork.’ Its Perth. furnished with books and games, The Perth Museum is open The waterfront is the setting for defense from capture will be fol-

Matheson was a staunch Tory framed photographs, a papier year round and located at 1 1 Gore a host of historic activities on July lowed by displays of military all his life and when his friend mache sewing basket and other Street East in Perth. (613) 267- lst, featuring tall ships, defend- drills, period dancing, puppet John A. Macdonald formed his examples of everyday life in the 1947. ing troops, naval bombardment, shows, music, and an 1812 ‘mess attacking forces, skirmishes. and dinner.’

vessels sailing the ‘seas.’ All in all it will be an impres- On the grounds of history In the evening the Parade of sive show of historic re-enact- Lights will see hundreds of deco- ment.

Have you ever had the opportu- able John Sandfield Macdonald, Tree Plaque (the Eastern White nity to visit the statues on the Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Pine), the 25th Anniversary of the grounds of Queen’s Park? Since Lieutenant Governor John Accession of King George V, was the late 19th century, statues and Graves Simcoe, The Northwest 1935, Air India Disaster Plaque, commemorations have been Rebellion Monument, Sir John A. Queen Elizabeth II Rose Garden placed on the legislature grounds. Macdonald, Sir James Pliny and Plaque, Mackenzie-Papineau Some of the funds were privately Whitney, George Brown, Sir Battalion Plaque, Recognition of raised, others provided by the Oliver Mowat, and William Lyon service—Honourable John Black Ontario government. There are Mackenzie. Aird Lieutenant Governor 1980- Telephone 4 1 6-43 8-5 728 presently 9 statues representing In addition to the statues, there 1985 Plaque, Canada Map/Post E—r:rail zcosma/cert gl.inter1o g. com various figures in the develop- are ten other memorials. Can you One Survey Marker, and the _. Website.'http.' v www. interlo g. com -cosmaker ment of the province. Can you name any of them? They are: Kings College Plaque. Should name any of them, or do you Russian cannons from the additions be made? For Special Costumes with Historical Integrity know why they are represented? Crimean War, Queen’s Park Pro- Take a walk in the park and * Copy of an heirloom or clothing artifact made up to fit. The statues depict: The Honour- vincial Plaque, Ontario’s Official revisit some of Ontario’s heritage * Copy of the clothing in a portrait or a primary source. at Queen’s Park, or your own * Costumes for re-enactments ofhistorical events. community parks, statues, * A costume making workshop for volunteers. plaques, and other markings, and * Consultation for costumed programmes. Welcome New Members discover a part of our province’s past.

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