ISSUE 73 }uly-August _1§I 1991

5151 Yonge Street Willowdale, MZN SP5

CornWall’s Capitol Theatre lost

By Dennis Carter-Edwards reasonable compromise which building. While he regretted the Chairman, Heritage Corn- would serve the immediate Council decision, he noted there wall needs of the community without was nothing in the present Heritage Act to prevent such ac- The last act in the drama to precluding a future conversion to save the historic Capitol Theatre an operating theatre. tion. He concluded by saying, “legislation covering heritage in Cornwall was played out However City Council saw it sites needs to improved before a regular meeting of City differently and, in a surprise be changes to the Ontario Heritage Council in May of this year. move, voted nine to two in Act Consultants hired by the On- favour of demolition. Of par- (will) provide better protec- tario Heritage Foundation ticular concern to heritage sup- tion and allow for more public involvement in the decision presented the first phase of their porters was the statement by the investigations which showed City’s Chief Administrative Of- making process.” that the building ficer, Hugh Cook, that unless was still struc- Part of this better protection the building was demolished, turally sound and could be should come from the Ministry the might adapted to a number of com- City lose a new $10 of Government Services. For munity uses. In light of Councils million provincial building which communities hard hit by the consistent was slated to be built on land refusal to provide any recession and desperate for new financial behind the theatre. Although the assistance towards jobs, the lure of a new provincial restoration and operation of the Minister of Government Ser- building is too much to resist, theatre, despite some $3.5 vices and the Minister of Culture even if it means destroying part million in and Communications later provincial and federal of the provinces built heritage to funding, the consultants recom- denied that demolition of the na- get it. Instead of being a silent tionally significant Capitol mended retrofitting the building partner in demolition of signifi- Theatre was con- as a public library. necessary for cant architectural properties, the provin- The need for library facilities struction of the proposed Ministry of Government Ser- had cial building, Council refused to already been established, vices should be sending a clear reconsider its decision. Within government grants would still be a message to the heritage com- applicable, operating revenues day of the council decision the munity by first looking to would demolition contractors were in- be provided by the city renovate and retrofit heritage Cornwa.ll’s Capitol Theatre met with demolition in Despite july. and, most important of all, the side the building beginning to properties rather than millions of dollars in federal and provincial funding and a recommen- unique dismantle the structure. architectural character of automatically engaging in new dation to retrofit the building for use as a library, Cornwall Council the building would be preserved. One last appeal to Premier construction in order to accom- voted nine to two for demolition. A library option was seen as a failed to save the ,modate government offices.

INSIDE Move to consolidate land- Calling all registry ofifices underway historical societies SPECIAL Are you incorporated as a non- must be filed with the Ministry Ontario Consumer and Com- actions. Land-title researchers, FEATURES: profit corporation? Are you a of Consumer and Commercial mercial Relations Minister who sometimes had to travel to A taste of history ...... p.3 registered charity? Do you know Relations, how to apply for announced in two land-registry offices in the Call for papers ...... p.8 how to get that way and / or stay charitable tax status and much, May that Ontarians can expect same county, will now find all CHP's final exhibit. . . . .p.3 that way? much more! If representatives of improved customer service as a the records for their county Good housekeeping. . . .p.Z Plan now to attend one of the your society have not already at- result of the consolidation of under one roof. An added bonus Information wanted. . .p.2,6 workshops, hosted by The On- tended one of these workshops, some land-registry offices. will be that all land-registry of- Let's make heritage tario Historical Society, design- plan to send at least two Churley stated that clients will fices will be located in the same an issue ...... p.8 ed to assist all non-profit representatives to one of these benefit from more convenient areas as the local sheriff. All of Microfilm readers ...... p.Z organizations whether new, long meetings, or attend yourself, so locations, better access to com- the offices being integrated were New federal award ...... p.6 established or in the planning that you will have your house in plete records and more up-to- located in municipalities without Notice ...... p.3 stages. Sessions will include the order before January 1. 1992. ‘ date facilities when the offices a sheriff. OAA building advantages and responsibilities We want to see you at one are integrated in the next year. Another benefit of the integra- designated ...... p.Z of becoming a non-profit cor- Of these C0mmUnitY “The governments commit- tion will be earlier automation of meetings” OHS . . . . . awards . . . . .p.5 poration in Ontario, good ment to cost efficiency in the land-registry information located OHS invites submissions . p.8 housekeeping practices for com- Good Housekeeping public sector and improved at the offices being moved. Of- (See Recognize your leaders. .p.5 pleting all forms and notices that customer service are the main fices serving expanded jurisdic- p. 2)

Registry offices ...... p.Z benefits of combining the 14 of- tions are higher on the automa-

Smacks and Jocks ...... p. fices with existing operations”, tion schedule than the smaller T/Ie Ontario Historical Society Canada Posts: Theatres host tours. . . . .p.3 said Ms. Churley. “One million offices being consolidated. 5151 Yonge c ad To keep Street ' W ,,:,"W" and to carry. . . .p.8 — ‘U dollars will be saved annually a The integration of land- W'i/lorodale, Ontario of T ...... series . . . p.8 particularly significant sum in registry divisions and offices will MZN 5P5 York Pioneers...... p.8 FIRST PREMIERE this time of recession.” The affect 14 offices. One in CLASS CLASSE REGULAR Minister said the consolidation and one in Ottawa will be merg- 3 7 FEATURES: of services would also eliminate ed with existing operations in Meaford, Ontario the need to spend as much as $8 the same buildings. The 12 Donors ...... p.5 million in replacement and other offices are being Executive Director’s integrated renovation expenses for older of- into neighbouring offices. report ...... fices. Ms. Churley noted that all From the Bookshelf. . . . .p.7 MCCR contends that its records of historical value will be Museum News ...... p.6 clients will no longer suffer the retained when the offices are New Members ...... p.3 inconvenience of having to moved. Records of particular in- President’s message. . . . .p.4 travel to two, or sometimes terest will be offered to the Ar- Upcoming Events ...... p.4 three, locations to complete Workshops ...... p.4 their research and conclude trans- (See Registry Offices p. 2) 2 OHS BULLETIN

Executive Director’s report

By Dorothy Duncan Caroppo, President, Ontario Ar- was a resounding success, and a OHS Executive Director chaeological Society; Lutzen full report with photographs will Riedstra, President, Ontario appear in the next issue. Welcome! Association of Archivists; Bill Notions and Nostalgia To Barbara Efrat, the new Barber, Vice-President, Ontario Needs You and Your Dona- ’ Managing Director of the On- Museum Association and Alison tions tario Museum Association and Lobb, President, Ontario The weekend of Saturday, B. Joseph Hamburger, the new Genealogical Society. Other September 21 and Sunday, Office Administrator of the On- members of the Committee in- September 22 is a special one at tario Genealogical Society. Both clude Kay Manderville, Associa- Black Creek Pioneer Village as of these new appointments were tion of Municipalities of Ontario; their Annual Fall Festival and effective at the beginning of July. Chrysta Chudczak, Elka Frommhold-True, Marek Fall Fair are planned for those dates. The Ontario Historical Malicki, Lloyd Stanford, Cana- Society will again be holding No- Well Done! dian Ethnocultural Council; John tions and Nostalgia on Sunday, The Huronia Museum in Harrison, Community Heritage September 22 in the Visitors , former Minister of Culture and Communications, Midland officially received the Ontario; David Sobel, Ontario Centre at the Village from 10:00 recently appointed a Ministers Advisory Committee on New collection of approximately Federation of Labour; Lynn a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or until Heritage Legislation. Mr. Marchese and his parliamentary assistant, 20,000 artifacts recovered from MacMillan and Rick Morgan, everything is sold, whichever Gary Wilson, are pictured here at the first meeting of the Committee the Dunsmore Site in Simcoe Natural Heritage League; Soeur happens first). Search out dona- along with several of its members. (Please see Executive Director's County from the Rose Corpora- Hugette Parent, Regroupement tions and give us a call, and also report for further information.) tion on June 26. The Rose Cor- des organismes du patrimoine plan to attend this event and poration was the recipient of the franco-ontarien and Phil support our History to Go pro- President's Award at our 1991 Goldsmith, Urban Development gramme, to which all receipts Institute. Whenever the Designation of 1954 OAA Annual Conference in Brockville from Commit- this event are dedicated. in May for its responsible handl- Minister is absent, the See you there! ing of the archaeological site that tee will be chaired by the building passed by was revealed when the Corpora- parliamentary assistant. Farewell and Welcome tion began work on a housing The OHS was disappointed to Toronto council development in the Barrie area. We Want to See You! lose Rosario Marchese as Jeanne Hughes, The Ontario A great many pioneer and Minister of Culture and Com- recently Rosedale Valley Road, it takes the setting on Historical Society’s President, historical societies still have not munications in the July Cabinet passed a recommendation from advantage of park Carol Agnew, OHS member attended one of our good shuffle. Mr. Marchese addressed the Toronto Historical Board to its north and west sides. It was Associa- in the Architec- from Penetanguishene and I housekeeping community many issues during his short designate the Ontario described Royal Canada’s were pleased to attend the meetings and that is very disap- term that had long needed atten- tion of Architects (OAA) tual Institute of Journal ceremony to commemorate the pointing to both our Board of tion, such as the Ontario Building at 50 Park Road, as a of December 1954 as a building transfer of ownership of the col- Directors and staff. Local Heritage Act and the property of architectural in- of “elegance and distinction” and “one lection. societies contact our office on a Cemeteries Act. We have heard terest. hailed as which captured daily basis to seek advice and in- compliments from every quarter The building was constructed perfectly the confidence of a

Ministers Advisory Commit- formation on all matters relating on his personal interest to gain a in 1954 by the firm of John B. new age and a new aesthetic in tee to incorporation, charitable tax complete understanding of to- Parkin Associates with John architecture.” Members of the heritage com- status and the countless forms day’s highly complex cultural Creswell Parkin as partner-in- The Toronto Historical Board munity in general, and The On- that must be completed to keep and heritage issues. As we charge. Other notable buildings has in the last several years made tario Historical Society in par- an organization's legal house in welcome the new Minister, the of the Parkin firm include the an effort to recognize, through ticular, were delighted when the order. These workshops cover Honourable , we Aeroquay (Terminal One) at the listing and designation pro- former Minister of Culture and all these topics and more so we hope that she will continue these Toronto Airport (1963), the cess, the importance of modern Communications, Rosario Mar- want to see you at one of them. initiatives and build on this ex- Simpson Tower (1968) and the buildings to the cityscape. Other chese, announced at the OHS Review the list of dates and cellent foundation for change Sun Life Building at 200 Univer- modern buildings that have been Annual Conference the appoint- locations below and make your and renewal. We look forward to sity Avenue (1957). listed or designated include The ment of the Ministers Advisory plans NOW to be there. working with Minister Haslam The OAA building reflects the Rosedale Subway Station Committee on New Heritage as she assumes her new respon- mid-20th century Miesian Inter- (1953-54), Benvenuto Place

Legislation. I was pleased to be Success! sibilities and our best wishes go national Style. It has exposed Apartments (1955), The appointed to the Committee to Summer in the Village, with Mr. Marchese in his new painted steel framing, extensive O’Keefe Centre (1961), Toronto represent The Ontario Heritage presented from July 8 to 11 at appointment as Parliamentary glazing, buff brick panels and a City Hall (1965), Massey Col- Alliance, along with Christine Black Creek Pioneer Village, Assistant to the Premier. flat roof. Set into a hillside off lege (1965) and the Canada Trust Building at 110 Yonge Street (1968). Information For further information please contact Mary Anne Beamish, wanted Toronto Historical Board, Marine Museum, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario M6K In 1911 the Toronto engineer 3C3, (416) 392-6827. J.H.K. McCollum was granted Canadian Patents Nos. 132666 and 132667 for a single—sleeve Microfilm readers valve gear for internal combus- The Kingsville Gosfield tion engines. Heritage Society is microfilming Almost simultaneously Peter the Kingsville Reporter weekly Burt of Argyll Motors Ltd. in newspaper. The Society wishes Scotland obtained British to purchase, at an economical Patents for a similar mechanism. price, a used 35 mm reel to reel To avoid legal complications microfilm reader. As well it has the Argyll company joined the available for sale a 16 mm car- two, and the mechanism became tridge load microfilm reader. known as the Burt/McCollum For more information please sleeve valve. contact Jerry Ogle, 330 Bayview Used for awhile in some car Crescent, Kingsville, Ontario engines this design feature saw N9Y 2J5, (519) 733-3557. wider application in aero engines

and lasted into World War II when jet motors became Registry offices popular. (Continued from page 1) Any biographical information or documentation (photos) chives of Ontario. Others will be regarding J.H.K. McCollum, or retained by the branch. indication of possible sources, Many heritage groups are

will be gratefully received by J. already concerned about the an- Ditlev Scheel, Contributing nouncement of consolidating Editor, Automobile Quarterly, land-registry offices and are ac-

who is preparing an article on tively lobbying MCCR to recon- the Burt/McCollum sleeve sider this move. The Ontario valve. Please direct any informa- Historical Society will provide tion to Mr. Scheel at Box 99, more information on this pro- Green Valley, Ontario KOC posal in the next issue of the 1L0, (613) 525-3811. OHS Bulletin. JULY-AUGUST 3

President’s message A taste of history coming in

By Jeanne Hughes We were one of the founding tee and your Board of Directors November OHS President members of the group that is was unanimous in recommen- now known as the Ontario ding Dorothy to that position. Serve lt Forth! will be a the exhibit of ingredients, English is a constantly evolv- which Heritage Alliance, month long feast for the eyes utensils and recipes, there ing language and one per- Add to this impressive list of of my represents provincial heritage and the palate that you wont will be workshops, sonal pleasures achievements the work that is to browse organizations. We liaise (another want to miss. demonstrations and a tasting Beth through a 19th century dic- of those verbs!) constantly with Hanna has contributed, at During the month of party each week at which you tionary, or Eric Partridge’s The the provincial level with the our friends at the Ministry of November The Ontario can help to make and then Penguin Book Historirzzl S/wzg. Communications. Heritage Policy Forum Co- of Culture and Historical Society will pre- sample some of the long- The colloquial meanings of ordinating Committee and. at Our Society was the first sent an exhibit and a series of forgotten holiday treats. the federal level with the special some everyday words have been organization with whom workshops, demonstrations conference ‘Heritage constantly changing over the Heritage Canadajoined forces to in the and tasting sessions at the For further information decades. 1990s - Towards a Government hold their annual meeting in CHP Heritage Centre, on the please contact The Ontario of Canada At some future time a lex- conjunction with our Annual Strategy". during her upper level of Cumberland Historical Society, 5151 presidency. Also the icographer might note with in- Conference in Brockville in interest we Terrace at Bay and Bloor Yonge Street, Willowdale, terest how the progression of have taken and the recommen- May. Streets in Toronto. This Ontario M2N SP5, (416) dations technology in the last we have made concern- quarter of At that same conference we month long event will 226-9011, or the CHP ing both POLARIS the 20th century affected our were pleased to be for and the joined highlight the food prepara- Heritage Centre, upper level Cemeteries Act further enhance language. A case in point is the lunch the former Minister by of tions for Canadian Christmas Cumberland Terrace, Bay the tendency to make verbs out of Culture and record. On a national and in- Communications, and New Year celebrations of and Bloor Streets in Toronto, nouns. We now access off ternational level Dorothy has the Rosario Marchese. Mr. Mar- the 19th century. As well as (416) 515-7546. just finished term highway, we read magazine ar- chese, during his address to the a as Ontario Governor ticles and books on how to delegates, made two an- for Heritage Canada and is a Council member parent our children, we don't nouncements which were both of the CHP Centre invites donations American Association send people copies (facsimiles) of great interest and gave us a for State and Local History. we fax them, and when we want great sense of pride. First he an- for final exhibit to communicate and work with nounced that Dorothy Duncan, As you see, our lines of com- groups and individuals we net- who has personally turned net- munication and co-operation Some time in 1994 photographs depicting develop- work. working into a fine art, has been reach out to all parts of Ontario, Cumberland Terrace, at Bay and ment and renovations being car- The OHS has been doing to an appointed the Ontario to all levels of government, over Bloor Streets in Toronto and the ried out in their areas. The ex- excellent job of networking Heritage (or Foundation. What a national borders, to local home of the CHP Heritage Cen- hibit will eventually be prepared neighbouring!) over the last cen- wonderful opportunity for both historical societies and right to tre, is scheduled for demolition. to travel along with accompany- didn't tury; we just call it that. Dorothy and the Foundation! In you, the individual member. As a testimony to the ongoing ing brochures. First and foremost, constant net- addition Mr. Marchese took that Our work is designed always to development being undertaken For further information please working is done with all local opportunity to announce the for- further the cause and the protec- province-wide, the Centre is contact the CHP Heritage Cen- societies and individual mation of the Ministers Ad- tion of our heritage, and you are sponsoring the exhibit Architor- tre, Community History Project, members means Committee by of this visory on Heritage part of that network. To that ture and Remuddling, which will c/o Spadina Road Library, 10 publication and by means of our Legislation. The OHS, as a end we shall continue to res- take place for the two-month Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario co-sponsored workshops and member of the Heritage pond, recommend, dialogue period prior to demolition MSR 2S7, or call (416) meetings which are held all over Alliance, was invited to appoint (another verb!) and com- All heritage organizations are 515-7546 Thursday to Saturday the province. a representative to that commit- municate. Hereis to networking! invited to contribute from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Theatres host ongoing tours Notice The Ontario Historical Society The founding meeting of the Public tours of the students and seniors. Tickets Ontario Branch of the Canadian welcomes new magnificently restored Elgin may be purchased a half-hour members Oral History Association and Winter Gardens Theatres before tour times from the will be held at 7:30 p.m., Northern are conducted Thursdays at American Express birdcage Amprior: Helen Anglin L. Gardiner; Holt District Library, Toronto, H.B.]. 5:00 p.m. and Saturday morn- box office in front of the Brat/évi//e.‘ Denis and Norma Wednesday, October 9. Saunders Distribution Services; ings at 11:00 a.m. The guid- theatre centre, 189 Yonge Savage K. Kirker; Helen Everyone is welcome. Contact Myers; ed tours include the lobbies Street (just north of Queen Bruce Mines.‘ Bruce Mines and Sheldrake Second Mile Club; Diana Fancher at 763-3161. and lounges, the lavish Elgin Street). Group tours of this Plummer Additional Public Anna Szyszko and breathtaking Winter national historic site are Library Weston: Donald and Elizabeth Garden auditoriums, as well available by special arrange- Send your news and events Cflal/lam: Howard Alton Heath as historic areas throughout ment and may be booked in listing to the OHS Bulletin. Cobourg: Charlotte Cockerill Wi//owda/es Kathie Orr; the building. Admission is advance by calling (416) Make sure your areas news is Co//irzgwooa’: Collingwood Christine Pigeon; Louise- $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for 963-3571. covered! Museum Elizabeth Talkachoff

D0w)II5vi€712).' Valerie Baddon; Ruth Gould Dmmvi//e.‘ Estelle Pringle; Jodi Stowe -1-“! Eng/chart: Englehart and Area Archival 1 Historical Museum ARCHIVAL PRODUCTS Etoozk'o.ée: Meriel V. Simpson Cue/p/I: Dr. and Mrs. S.R. 1 Frankling; Peter Viol Supplies Goderir/1.‘ Raymond and Peggy ~ Scotchmer Hamilton: The Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology THE ‘HDLLINGEB BOX’... Kitrfimer: Eric and Patricia Bow London.‘ Susan D. Agranove ...as it is referred to throughout the Mia’/ant/: LACAC Committee archival world. Super strong, made Mi//[7/‘oo,é.' Brian Mackenzie Mississauga.‘ Thomas Urbaniak from heavy gray finish board, with North /Iugusta: Roger P. Guselle heavy—duty deeply-pronged black Oakvi//2.‘ Jessica O'Brien 0/7'//ia: Couchiching Place metal edge stay and strong black Heritage Centre nylon pull string. ~ 03/l(1i'£‘(1.‘ Donald Douglas Fox "*7 Otazerl Sozzm/: Sydenham ’ I. Township LACAC l mm] mum“ Ottawa: Veronica I Vaillancourt ~~~ ~ Presrott: Friends of Homewood St. Thomas.‘ Donald L. Cosens Sr‘/Iom/Wig.‘ Lloydtown Rebellion IIIIB IIIIIEIIII ll 7‘1'/cj/O/‘_i'nm' /M‘ ¢'(([((/QS1((’. Association Sudbury: Heritage Sudbury Where quality counts

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Toronto: Scott Boughner; Bill Frankling; Donna Fraser; Linda 4 OHS BULLETIN 1 j ° U g E t —

Jzme 29-October 27: The Market Black Creek September 26-29.‘ Mackinac Stare October 14: Be sure to visit Mont- November 7-10: The Gallery of the City of Toronto Historic Parks hosts the Sixth gomery’s Inn Harvest Home Multicultural History Society of Village presents. . . Archives presents A Commer- North American Fur Trade Festival from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Ontario and the Archives of On- cial Focus: The Photography Conference at Grand Hotel, Celebrate Thanksgiving with a tario host The Future of Your of F.W. Micklethwaite and September 2].‘ 35th Annual Mackinac Island, Michigan. The preserves and pumpkin pie con- Past: Preserving the Ethnic

Alexander W. Galbraith. Pioneer Festival Conference highlights the test, displays and demonstra- Record at Victoria College, The exhibit showcases the September 2 7: Village Fall Fair Mackinac-based fur trade in- tions of open hearth cooking. . This ma- works of these two successful Ortober 5, 6: Celebrating the dustry, the First Nations and the Contact the Inn at 4709 Dundas jor conference addresses the Toronto photographers who Apple Harvest North American fur trade and Street West, Etobicoke M9A preservation of ethnic records operated businesses in the early Ortober 6: 9th Annual Bake It the European connection. Con- 1A8, (416)394-8113. and promises to provide an ex- part of this century. Contact the With Apples Contest tact Dennis M. Au, ‘Project cellent forum for all cultural Gallery on the Second Floor of Contact the Village at 1000 Director, Sixth North American groups to exchange ideas and in- the South St. Lawrence Market, Murray Ross Parkway, Fur Trade Conference, 1221 Ortober 14: The Stephen formation. Contact Renee 95 Front Street East, Toronto Downsview M3] ZP3, (416) Meadowbrook Drive, Leacock Museum in Orillia Rogers of the MHSO, 43 MSE 1C2, (416) 392-7604. 736-1733. Evansville, Indiana 47712. presents Thanksgiving at Old Queens Park Crescent East, Brewery Bay. Don't miss this Toronto M5S 2C3, (416) September 2]: Attend the North September 28: The Eva Brook Mat- opportunity to observe the holi- 979-2973. July 1-November 30: Visit American Black Historical Donly Museum and the Norfolk ters Close to the Heart - the day at the summer home of one Museums 10th Anniversary Historical Society Archives pre- Send your news and events Ukranian Experience in of Canada's most celebrated Banquet honouring the sent Norfolklore '91, the 15th listing to the OHS Bulletin. authors. Contact the Museum at Welland at the Welland Museumis opening in 1981. Annual Genealogy Fair from Make sure your areas news is Museum. The exhibi- Box 625, Orillia L3V 6K5, (705) Historical Contact the Museum at 277 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the covered! and ex- 326-9357. tion details the lives King Street, Amherstburg N9V Museum in Simcoe. The event Welland’s periences of Ukranian 2C7, (519) 736 5433. features books and supplies for through community artifacts, tracing your family history, up to photographs and life history September 21, 22: Apple 30 exhibitors from southern On- Contact the Museum at stories. Festival is featured at The Gib- tario showcasing their 65 Hooker Street, Welland L3G son House in North York. Help genealogical information and 732-2215. 5G9, (416) preserve the apples and enjoy an materials, and much more. Con- apple treat. Contact the House, tact the Eva Brook Donly September, October, November: 5172 Yonge Street, North York Museum, 109 Norfolk Street The Royal Ontario Museum MZN SP6, (416) 225-0146. South, Simcoe N3Y 2W3, (519) presents its Fall Canadiana Lun- 426-1583. cheon Series entitled Pas- September 21, 22: The Quater- October 1-5.‘ The National

nary Sciences Institute presents . LOCATION sionate Pursuits: From DATE WORKSHOES . Association for Interpretation Gardening to Collecting. Great Lakes Archaeology presents the National Inter- September 25 features Period and Paleoecology: Exploring preters Workshop at the Mount Hope September 18 ABC’s of Collections Bouquets, a demonstration and Interdisciplinary Initiatives Marriot’s Mark Resort in Vail, Management talk on drying and arranging for the Nineties at the Univer- Colorado. With the theme flowers. October 30 highlights sity of Waterloo. In an effort to Perspectives: Strengthening collectors and their collections, a forge new links among a wide Manitoulin September 21 Making it Look Our Bonds, the Conference brief talk about some of the range of disciplines involved in Island Good: Displays, features sessions on inter- private collectors who have the study of cultural and natural Graphics and Labels pretative techniques, global donated to the Museum. histories of the Great Lakes issues, heritage education, pro- Mauchline Ware: Scottish Basin, the Institute has invited a gramme management and Perth Scptfimbcf 33 Restoring Your Own Souvenir Woodenware is number of professionals to tourism. Contact Debbie Tewell Home presented by Eric Taylor, an ar- discuss early human occupation and Duncan Rollo, Program the area. Contact the Great dent collector. Contact the of Mincsing October 1 The Artifact: What Chairs, Box 686, Florissant, Royal Ontario Museum, MVC Lakes Archaeology and Tell About Colorado 80816-0686, (719) Can it Us Office, 100 Queens Park, Paleoecology Symposium, the Past? 687-0160 (evenings). Toronto MSS ZC6, (416) Quaternary Sciences Institute,

586-5514. Department of Earth Sciences, Minesing October 2 Making it Look University of Waterloo, Oetober 6.‘ Join Mike Filey and Good: Displays Waterloo N2L 3G1, (519) Jack Radecki on a History September, October: Discover Graphics and Labels 885-1211, extension 6630. Tour and Fall Colour Walk Historic Guelph through a

of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Hamilton October 3 Using Local ' series of guided walking tours September 22: The Bradley Witness the unveiling of two Heritage Resources presented by the Guelph Arts sculptures, and in- Museum presents its Fall Fair enjoy an to Meet Ministry of Council. Tour I -investigates troduction to the Belt Line featuring the harvest of the E d u c a t i o n where Guelph Began; Tour II season. Also on October 27, Railway and the trees and shrubs Guidelines takes a Downtown Walkabout; enjoy Chores and Chuckles of the Cemetery. Contact Tour III explores the Slopes of which highlights the autumn Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 the Speed; and Tour IV pro- Parry Sound October 5 Restoring Your Own tasks undertaken by pioneers. Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto vides a glimpse of the Victorian Home Contact the Bradley Museum at M4T 2V8, (416) 485-9129. era in Altar and Hearth. Contact Orr and Meadow Wood Roads the Guelph Arts Council, 10B lngersoll October 19 Deck the Halls in Mississauga, (416) 822-4884. Orrober 6: The john R. Park Carden Street, Guelph NIH Homestead near Essex 3A2, (519) 836-3280. Lang with presents. . . celebrates autumn a 19 Harvest Festival. Enjoy cider Longlac October Deck the Halls September 8." Don't miss the September 22.‘ Pioneer Ap- pressing, horsedrawn wagon Downriver Arts and Crafts plefest rides, sausage making, live Show and Sale at the Moore Mount Hope October 30 Deck the Halls September 29: Pioneer music and a box social auction. Museum. Over 40 vendors sell Children’s Craft Day Contact the Essex Region Con- handmade craft items. Contact Ortober 13: Thanksgiving servation Authority, 360 Fair- the Museum at 94 William Toronto November 2 Perspectives On Harvest Festival view Avenue West, Essex N8M Street, Mooretown NON 1M0, Ontario's Marine Oetober 20: Pioneer Autumn 1Y6, (519) 776-5209. (519) 867-2020. Heritage Contact Lang Pioneer Village at

R.R. #3, Keene KOL 2G0, (705) Oetober 6: Join Hutchison White River November 2 Oral History September 14.‘ Stop the Nor- by 295-6694. House for a fun-filled Harvest wich and District Museum for a Day. Return on October 27 for Harvest Festival and Sale. River November Forth! - Scottish Hallo- White 3 Serve it September 22 February 7, 1992: the thrill of a Contact the Museum at R.R. #3, The Woodland Cultural Centre ween. Contact the House at Norwich N0] 1P0, (519) in Brantford presents Hao Dwa 270 Brock Street, Peterborough Perth November 8 Let's Bake Bread! 863-3101. De Koni (or Lets Go Eat). The K9H 2P9, (705) 743-9710. exhibit explores the significance Kemptville November 9 Deck the Halls September 15: The North York food plays in the social and Oetober I2, 13.‘ This two-day Historical Society and the North spiritual world of both Iroquoian Arts and Crafts Show and York Heritage Committee are and Algonkian Nations. Not on- Sale salutes Thanksgiving and For further information on these workshops and others in sponsoring a House Tour marks the closing of Sainte- ly can visitors view the exhibit, planning please The Ontario Historical Contact Among the Hurons for the the stages, contact throughout that City. but they can eat it as well. Con- Marie Society, 5151 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Ontario MZN the Society at Box 63, Station A, tact the Centre at 184 Mohawk season. Contact Sainte-Marie at SP5 (416) 226-9011, Fax (416) 226-2740. Willowdale M2N 5S7, or Ed Street, Box 1506, Brantford Box 160, Midland L4R 4K8, Ralph at (416) 447-4152. N3S 2X2, (519) 759-2650. (705) 526-7838. JULY-AUGUST 5

Annual OHS awards recognize contributions to Ontario’s heritage

history, is awarded to the At the Annual Banquet of The Joy Parr from Queens was Longlac Historical Society. Ontario Historical Society held University in Kingston selected as winner of the Fred May 11 at the Royal Brock Landon Award for her outstand- John Zucchi is the recipient Hotel in Brockville, the Society ing regional history book T/re of the Joseph Brant Award for announced the recipients of its Gender Breadwimters. his study Italian: in" Toronto.‘ annual honours and awards. of Development a Nation. The Jane Beecroft of Toronto of A number of winners were Joseph Brant Award is given for was presented with the Janet unable to attend the ceremony the best book on multicultural Carnochan Award for her many to receive their awards. Presen- history in Ontario published in years of service to the heritage tations for these recipients will the three community. last years. be held on future occasions. The Collingwood Museum The Cruickshank Gold Medal the Society's first received Helen Lenskyj. author of Award is awarded to an in- Excellence Museum Award of “Training for True Womanhood: dividual for outstanding work on for for its impressive reputation Physical Education for Girls in behalf of the Society. This year's exhibits and community-based Ontario Schools, 1890 - 1920”, winner is David McFall of Marsh of programmes. Tracy which appeared in Historiral Toronto. In a recent reception Museum accepted the the Studies in Education, Volume 2, honouring the volunteers of the award. LACAC Number 2, Fall 1990, is the reci- OHS. the medal was presented The Brockville pient of the Riddell Award for to Mr. McFall. This artifact, along with 20,000 more, was recently donated to the Simpson accepted the B. Napier the best essay on Ontario’s Huronia Museum in Midland by the Rose Corporation of Barrie after recognition The first joint Achievement Jr. Award of Merit in history. it discovered a 14th century Huron village at a development site. Award conferred The On- of its role in the recent revitaliza- by and tion of Brockville’s rich architec- The Latchford/Montreal tario Historical Society Preservation Heritage Canada was presented tural history. Gary Tristram, the River Heritage Smocks and Jocks LACAC’s Chairman, received Project has been chosen to at the Society's Banquet. The Dun- 1990 recipient was the Ojibwe the framed certificate. receive the first Dorothy highlights September The Rose Corporation, can Award for its noteworthy Cultural Foundation located Manitoulin Island. based in Don Mills, Ontario, work in recording the history in West Bay, was honoured with the Presi- and heritage of Latchford and Mary Lou Fox, Director of the Ontario History Cultural Centre, ac- dent’s Award for its exemplary the Montreal River area. Ojibwe which By Jean Burnet broadened cultural interests on work in Barrie after the The Scadding Award of Ex- cepted the award the Foundations ex- Editor the part of government and to discovery of a 14th century cellence, conferred upon an recognized range of programmes to the institution of a state-run lot- Huron Village on the site of a historical society or heritage tensive Odawa and In the September issue of On- tery. A lottery to support recrea- future development of the cor- group for its outstanding con- preserve the Ojibwe, tario History Janine Butler tion alone would not have been poration. tributions to the field of local Polawatamie cultures. describes the history of St. An- acceptable, but the inclusion of drew’s Presbyterian Church. culture and multiculturalism in community’s The original building was the Ministry vanquished opposi- Recognize your heritage leaders erected at Church and Adelaide tron. deserv- achievements. Forward your Streets in Toronto in 1830. The By Jim Fortin and Judy Do you know of a Historians of northern On- King and ing organization or individual nomination to the OHS office present building at McGonigal tario, Nancy M. and W. Robert Simcoe Streets was constructed in heritage community? by Tuesday, December 31. Co-chairs, OHS Honours your Wightman, describe a mid-19th between 1874 and 1876, and and Awards Committee Dont miss this opportunity We regret that no extension century insurrection by the First undergone several renova- to recognize their of this deadline is possible. has Nations and their allies against achievements. Nominate The Ontario Historical tions, and since 1976 some Each year The Ontario mining activities in the north, restoration. presents a them for an OHS award. Society does its best to Historical Society known as the Mica Bay Affair. “Smocks and Jocks". a complement of honours and The nomination process is recognize the leaders of On- facetious term for the Depart- As well as the book review awards to recognize in- very straightforward. No tario's heritage community ment of Culture and Recreation, section, the issue also includes a dividuals, organizations and forms need to be completed. through its honours and the title brief note Alan D. Booth of institutions who have Simply include the name of awards but we need your help is used by James Files as by for his article on the creation of the Philosophy Department, significantly contributed to the individual or organization to select those most deserv- the Department in 1974. Files Brock University concerning the the preservation of Ontario’s you are nominating and a ing. Send in your nomina- indicates that the creation of the age of Sir Isaac Brock at his heritage. description of their tions now! Department was related to death. Donors

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Future looking brighter for Fanshawe Pioneer Village

By Virginia Corner cellent opportunity to promote raising event September 14 Marketing and Communica- and package a double attraction, and 15 that will feature non-stop tions Co-ordinator and marketing efforts are being entertainment including dance geared in that direction. For ex- and craft demonstrations,

Change is in the wind at Fan- ample plans are underway for a singers, clowns, jugglers and

shawe Pioneer Village in Lon- twin promotion this fall targeted storytellers. don, Ontario. at schools and group tour Fanshawe Village Frolic will The living history museum -- operators. be part of a Save the Village which features 22 restored Fundraising Campaign to raise Public programming at the buildings from London and Mid- funds for capital improvements Village will remain the same this dlesex County, costumed inter- to the Village as well as create an year so that staff can gain first- preters, demonstrations of skill- endowment fund for operations. hand experience with existing ed tasks such as weaving and Under the agreement with the programming and operations. broommaking as well as special Upper Thames River Conserva- Future plans call for several new event weekends — was almost tion Authority, London & Mid- developments including changes forced to close its doors after the dlesex Heritage Museum has in programming and in the This log house, c.1865, from West Nissouri Township, now makes Upper Thames River Conserva- five years in which to prove that layout of the Village, restoration its home at Fanshawe Pioneer Village in London. The Village has tion Authority (UTRCA) an- it can operate Fanshawe Pioneer of selected existing buildings recently undergone extensive changes to prevent it from closing. nounced last year it could no Village as a viable living history and construction of new on-site longer afford to run the Village. museum, or it will be turned facilities such as washrooms. In Hundreds of people from back over to the authority for addition a new attraction will be London and Middlesex County closure. Adult education programmes added to the Village each year to expressed hope that the Village, The conservation authority encourage the public to revisit. which has been open to the will provide $65,000.00 for each - part three public since 1959, would be sav- Needless to say, such am- of the next five years and the ed. Fortunately, the Museum of bitious changes will require the provincial Ministry of Culture Indian Archaeology (MIA), an help of a dedicated volunteer and Communications, By Bonnie Burke speakers, presentation time, follow-up) affiliate of The University of force and a major fundraising ef- $35,000.00. The balance of the Brockville Museum fees: mileage plus a Western Ontario, came to the fort. Village Manager Bill Mills budget for the Village will come Speakers In the last two issues of the OHS rescue. MIA established a new began setting up a volunteer pro- from gate proceeds and fundrais- gift/honorarium. (can eat away at Bulletin Bonnie Burhe of the the profit) museum, called London & Mid- gramme this spring, but it will be ing. Bmehville Museum has outlined Advertising costs: paid ads for dlesex Heritage Museum, to some time yet before a full con- Dr. Finlayson is confident that adult education. their approach to one programme can take up to operate the Village, which is tingent of unpaid workers is support for Fanshawe Pioneer this installment she gives In final $60.00 for one insertion. located in Fanshawe Conserva- available to serve in various Village, both in terms of public some thoughtful advice. Space tion Area on Clarke Sideroad in capacities from interpretation to opinion and dollars and cents, is 3. Step Four: a word to the You have room for 15 but London, and hired eight staff. gardening and restoration. there. ‘We think Fanshawe may wise what happens if 30 enroll? MIA Executive Director Bill Pioneer Village is going to be we that adult Finlayson, who now also Meanwhile the Village's Fund- one of the most authentic, enter- All in all feel 4. Season education programmes can be of Something else is always go- oversees administration of the raising Committee is going full taining, educational and exciting real benefit to a museum and to ing on: Winter: Weather may be Village, says the marriage of the steam ahead with its plans for historic attractions in the pro- the community at large. Some time for two museums presents an ex- Fanshawe Village Frolic -- a fund- vince." tricky. Spring: Busy important points to remember gardeners. Summer: Lazy days, when developing programmes holidays and heat. Fall: Getting Almonte museum consolidates Information are: ready for Christmas. 1. Does the programme fit your By all means do consider operations wanted community? developing programmes for Historic Landscaping may adults. It is essential for con- Catherine Vye, project work in an historic community tinued growth. These courses The Mississippi Valley Tex- ther upgrading of the interior of historian with the Canadian like Brockville but not in newer are bringing new people to the Museum (MVTM) offices the building. Every effort was tile Parks Service, Ontario communities. Museum who have varied talents and Gift Shop have been moved made to minimize inconven- Region, is compiling a social, 2. Budget, Budget, Budget! and interests. These contacts from the Mill Street location in ience to the public and the use and structural history of How much do the supplies lead to new Museum members Almonte, Ontario. This move Museum's supporting communi- Laurier House, National cost? (don't forget to include all and volunteers. Most important brings to fruition the original aim ty. To ensure that visitor infor- Historic Site. Laurier House, expenses) of all we are providing a service to consolidate all museum opera- mation was readily available in - situated in Ottawa, was the How much staff time is involv- to our community giving back a tions at the actual museum site the interim, tourist and informa- former home of Sir Wilfred ed? (for research, contacting little to those who do so much. the Annex of the former No. 1 tion displays were set up in the in Laurier and William Lyon Woolen Mill on Cole- Canada project office in Rosamond Heritage Mackenzie King. This man‘s Island. While the move the Old Post Office in Almonte. research focuses on the OMA conference presents a was a definitive goal to be under- The Visitor Centre and Gift period of the Laurier and the taken in time, it was accelerated Shop re-opened along with King residencies (1897- themepark of ideas by the loss of a substantial limited museum displays for July 19S0). Anyone having letters, amount of operational grant and August. The Gift Shop was artifacts, photographs or issues facing Ontariols funds for 1991. Unfortunately relocated to a display area where Recent studies have shown knowledge of this subject is museums, museum workers and some paid staff members were the Rosamond Mill's administra- that in comparison to museums, asked to contact Ms. Vye at significant- museum visitors in the 1990s laid off as a result of the move tion office stood 100 years ago. theme parks attract a the Canadian Parks Service, At this time of crisis volunteer higher number of visitors and and beyond. and loss of funds. Re- ly Ontario Region, Historical From October 24 to Z7 join To offset the financial dilemna support from members and that the average length of time Water Street East, search, I 1 1 the OMA for its 20th Annual the Museum entered into an ar- friends of the Museum has had spent there is much greater than Cornwall, Ontario K6H 6S3. Museum World rangement with the Naismith to be increased dramatically to leisure time spent visiting Conference, ‘91: of Ideas Basketball Foundation of keep the project viable. museums. A Themepark New federal 1990's. This Almonte and the Lanark Assistance has ranged from In light of the current for the years event will take place at Valhalla Tourism Association to under- Curatorial and displays advice to award popularity of theme parks, Inn in Kitchener. take a major fundraising car raf- major property maintenance Communications Canada has museum workers often question research- For further information please fle. A red Mazda Miata conver- projects, as well as administra- recently instituted the Cultural the “traditional” ways of exhibiting, inter- contact Pamela Brown, Con- tible was offered in a draw tion and public relations. A Volunteer and Benefactor ing, studying, ference Co-ordinator, c/o scheduled for September. Spokesman for the Board of Recognition Program, or the preting and marketing the past Resources Depart- The Perth Campus of Algon- Directors believes that more “Lescarbot Award". The Award for the education and enjoyment Heritage ment. 484 Queen Street South, quin College continued restora- volunteers from Almonte and will be presented in three of our visitors. Museum Kitchener, Ontario NZG 1W7, tion work at the Museum over the surrounding community will categories: community, regional The 1991 Ontario ex- 885-7302. the winter of 1990 and plan to come foward to aid this com- and Canadian. Nominations Association conference will (519) return this Fall to begin another munity museum. must be submitted by October plore the theme park examine the To Place phase. The project is partly sup- 31. Contact Jeanne Drouillard, phenomenon and ported by the Ontario Govern- For further information please Communications Canada, On- challenges and opportunities Your Advertisement ment. contact C.V. Lawrence, tario Region, 55 St. Clair these entertainment facilities in the Re-opening of the con- Secretary to the Board of Direc- Avenue East, 9th Floor, Toron- provide for museums. The OHS Bulletin operation was tors, Box 784, Almonte, Ontario Ontario M4T 1M2, (416) theme will serve as a stepping solidated museum to, Call (416) 226-9011 delayed until Summer after fur- K0A 1A0, (613) 256-3754. 973-7175. stone for further discussion of JULY-AUGUST 7

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By Jim Clemens The Sociology of Kemptville Past and Nota Bene Bookshelf Editor Sectarian Religions Present Engine Houses and Schooners and Paddle Ltd., 35 Britain Street, Toronto, The Sociology of Men- Kemptville Past and Present. Wheelers MSA Turntables (the first two titles in Ontario 1R7, (416) nonites, Hutterites and Edited by J. Carr Anderson. the "Great Lakes Album 362-4762.) Engine Houses and Turn- Amish: A Bibliography with Kemptville, Kemptville and Series"). By Robert Shipley and tables on Canadian Flight (Irwin Young Adult Fic- Annotations, Volumne II District Historical Society, Fred Addis. St. Catharines, tion Series). By Connie Brum- Railways. By Edward Forbes 1977-1990. By Donovan E. 1991. 149 pp. Illustrations. Vanwell Publishers, 1990. 64 mel Crook. Toronto, Stoddart Bush. Erin, The Boston Mills Smucker. Waterloo, Wilfrid $(unavailable) paper. pp. Illustrations. $13.95 (each) Publishing, 1991. 256 11- 1990. 160 pp. Illustra- pp. Press, Laurier University Press, 1991. (Available from Jennifer Hodge, cloth. Iustrations. $9.95 paper. tions, $35.00 cloth. 194 pp. $32.95 cloth. Kemptville and District (Vanwell Publishing Ltd. 1 (Stoddart Publishing Company (Available from The Boston (Available from Wilfrid Laurier Historical Society, Box 1269, Northrup Crescent, Box 2131, Limited, 34 Lesmill Road, Don Mills Press, 132 Main Street, University Press, Waterloo, On- Kemptville, Ontario KOG 1T0, St. Catharines, Ontario L2M Mills, Ontario M3B 2T6, (416) Erin, Ontario NOB 1T0, (519) tario NZL 3C5, (519)884-1970 (613) 258-4856.) 6P5. 445-3333, Fax (416) 445-5967.) 833-2407, Fax (519) 833-2195.) Ext. 2124.) Kemptville Past and Pre- Landscapes and Gardens for Edward Bush provides a very This important work ex- sent is a facsimile edition which Historic Buildings. By R.]. “Fredrick Augustus de Zeng: interesting look at the history amines the sociology of sectarian was originally published by T/ze Favretti and J.P. Favretti. Glass Pioneer in Canada”, in and evolution of Canada‘s round- religious dissent and is vital a Kemptville Telegram in 1903. The Nashville, American Association Material History Review houses, engine houses and bibliographic tool for all research- book contains an historical for State and Local History, (Spring 1991). turntables in this book. Lots of working in this area. ers sketch of the early settlement, 1991. 212 pp. Illustrations. (Available from the Finance great old black and white Donovan Smucker is Emeritus accounts of the struggles of the $23.86 (US) paper. Division (MNR), National historic photographs and concise Professor of Social Science and pioneers and a review of Museum of Science and chapters cover the CPR, GTR, Peace and Conflict Studies at business of the late 1800s and Leadership for the Future. Technology, Box 9724, Ottawa ICR, CNOR, T5(NO, CNR Conrad Grebel College, early 1900s. This edition has Edited by B.F. Tolles, Jr. Terminal, Ottawa, Ontario KIG and many others. Waterloo, Ontario. added a facsimile foreword, a Nashville, American Association 5A3; $7.49 cheque payable to Policing Ontario Cheese Factories table of contents, a list of for State and Local History, the Receiver General of photographs and illustrations 1991. $20.26 (US) Canad7a.)7 Cheese Factories of Rideau Policing Ontario: The OPP and an alphabetical index of (The American Association for Managing tBe'Media. By Ed Township. Iona North Today. By Michael Barnes. By Joy. Kemptville residents and State and Local History, 172 Se- Shiller. Willowdale, Yorkland Township Erin, The Boston Mills Press, Gower, Rideau businesses. cond Avenue North, Suite 202, Publishing, 1991. $39.95. 1991. 208 pp. Illustrations. Historical Society, 1990. 70pp. Nashville, Tennessee (Available from Yorkland Parkdale in Pictures $29.95. Illustrations. $7.95 paper. 37201-1925.) Publishing, 2025 Sheppard from Kathleen M. Parkdale in Pictures: Its (Available from The Boston (Available Avenue East, Willowdale, On- R.R. #3, North Gower, Development to 1889. By Mills Press, 132 Main Street Jones, Women and Social Change: tario M2] 1V6, (416) 496-2243, Margaret Laycock and Barbara Erin, Ontario NOB 1C0, (519) Ontario K0A 2T0, (613) Feminist Activism in Fax (416) 492-7676. N.B. 489-3957.) Myrvold. Toronto, Toronto 833-2407, Fax (519) 833-2195.) Canada. By Jeri Wine and Yorkland also offers workshops to Public Library Board, 1991. 63 This book tells the story of The first in a series planned Janice Ristock. Toronto, James on “Managing the Media”. Con- focus on people and institutions pp. Illustrations. $10.00 paper. the Ontario Provincial Police in Lorimer St Company, 1991. tact the publishers at the above Township, this book (Available from the Toronto all phases of its operation. In the in Rideau 400 pp. $24.95 paper. address for additional informa- of the cheese- Public Library, Accounting Ser- over 200 pages both sworn and provides a history (James Lorimer & Company tion.) civilian members of the OPP are making industry and briefly vices Department, 281 Front shown as ordinary people doing describes the factories in the Street East, Toronto, Ontario a vital job for the well-being of various municipalities of the MSA 4L2, Attention: Kim Editor’s Notes our Township. Walsh, (416) 393-7520 Atten- society. For me summer is a time for or paper) and source. tion: Mary Marshall.) relaxation and reflection. I am Receiving all of this informa- This book explores the history especially pleased that, with this tion in a concise form helps to and character of this distinctive New Publication Available issue, “From The Bookshelf” is make the job of editing “From area of Toronto by tracing the finally caught-up and can con- The Bookshelf’ easier. development from its early tinue to provide current informa- I love browsing through origins as a Native portage route tion about books and materials catalogues of any kind and I am and French fur trading fort, relating to the history and especially fond of book through early British set- 1991 Heritage heritage of the province to the catalogues. Three interesting tlements. the laying of the roads, readers of the OHS Bulletin. I lists have recently crossed my railroads and subdivisions, to its Organization Directory thought that this pause might be desk and you might want to ob- formation as a separate village, a good time to restate some tain copies. then town. The book concludes ground rules about this section 1. Publications - Museum with Parkdales emergence as a of the Bullerin.' /Isroriation I990/91, Museums Toronto neighbourhood in 1700 United States and 1) the section concentrates Association, 34 Bloomsbury 1889. By this time the area had 200 Canadian mainly on publications related to Way London, England WCIA assumed ‘lnost of its present-day Ontario as a whole province or ZSF. form, and the contemporary one of its many local areas; 2. 1991 Catalogue, streetscape and services had all Listings and Addressess for: 2) the brief descriptive annota- Multicultural History Society of been established. tions are meant to provide infor- Ontario, 43 Queens Park Cres- mation not criticism about the cent East, Toronto, Ontario National, State, County, Municipal and Sir John A. book: M5S 2C3, (416) 979-2973 or Provincial Government Departments 3) a brief annotation can be in- 979-2974, Fax (416) 979-7947.

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Let’s all make heritage an issue

By Beth Hanna issues. We encourage you to do 3. How should municipal pro- OHS Past President the same in the municipal elec- grammes and policies recognize tions. Matters concerning the cultural diversity of the com- history and heritage preservation munity? What should be done to In the session that opened the will not be on the agenda unless preserve the contributions of all OHS Conference in May, we put them there. peoples? Brockville’s Mayor Stephen How can you get involved? At- 4. What would you advocate as Clark encouraged heritage tend an all candidates meeting in changes to the municipality’s organizations and historical your area -- or host one. Have a programmes and policies to bet- societies to make their concerns luncheon or a coffee party. ter preserve and protect the known to their local Councils. Create opportunities to bring the community's heritage? “Take your Mayor to lunch”, he candidates together with your 5. How would you ensure that proposed. historical society or heritage future generations have access to His advice is certainly timely. group. Speak to your candidates. and an Opportunity to ex- What better time to ask your Ask them to state their positions perience the history of this com- A box social highlighted the OHS’ Summer in the Village, held July 8 local politicians where they on various topics of interest to munity? to 11 at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Robert Leverty of the OHS stand on heritage issues than your organization. I’m certain that many more staff conducted the auction. (Photo courtesy of Cathy Febbraro.) now, with municipal elections Some of the questions we ask- questions and concerns relating looming on the horizon. ed in the Autumn are applicable: specifically to your community ceremonies honour For the provincial election last 1. What does the term come to mind. Pose those ques- June Day

OHS its “heritage” tions to candidates and help autumn the encouraged mean to you? your York Pioneers members to get involved and we 2. What portion of the to raise the profile of heritage in know that some of you attended municipal budget should be your city, town or village during Ceremonies honouring the cutting of an anniversary cake

all candidates meetings and ask- allocated to heritage? to the arts? this election campaign. Letis all York Pioneer and Historical followed by the presentation of ed questions about heritage to sports? make heritage an issue. Society were the focal point dur- summer music under the trees

ing a full day of activities at by the Newmarket Citizenis Sharon Temple on Sunday, June Band. University of Toronto lecture series 7 Sharon Temple is located June Day marked the 100th north of Metropolitan Toronto studies Canada’s First Nations anniversary of the incorporation on Leslie Street in the village of of the York Pioneer and Sharon. The contribution of Canada's and Queens University, 1980 to of Toronto Historical Society in 1891, with First Nations to our country's 1988 The series of lectures, course a commemorative scroll culture is a unique and important October 30: Contemporary To keep and 5302, costs $65.00 and each presented to the Society by the feature of Canadais visual art, Theatre with Drew Taylor, session begins at 12:15 and con- Town of East Gwillimbury. literature and music. This con- Playwright (De-Ba-Jeh-Mu-Jig to carry cludes at 1:45 p.m. For further The event was celebrated tribution will be encompassed in Theatre Group); television register with two choral performances information and to by Visit To Keep and To Carry, a series of lectures co—ordinated screenwriter and workshop 978-2400. the York Classics Ensemble, the please call (416) new exhibit at Black Creek by Dr. Bernhard Cinader, Past leader a showing the President of the Royal Canadian November 6: Literature with Pioneer Village packing and packaging of goods Institute. Basil Johnston, Royal Ontario Call for papers in the 19th and 20th centuries. Join this lunch-time series and Museum, Department of Contact the Village at (416) examine both contemporary Ethnology, author of both fiction A colloquium celebrating the selected papers will be published 736-1733. works and the historic context of and studies of aboriginal legends Bicentennial of the Eastern in the new Journal of the Eastern Na- the creative life of the First and ceremonies; lecturer and Townships of Quebec will be Townships Research Centre.

I tions of Central and Eastern consultant held May 21 to 23, 1992 at Please send two (2) copies of of Canada. November 13: Generations Bishop's University in Lennox- your submission (between 10 16.‘ and - The Anishnawbe October Cultural Change ville, Quebec. and 15 pages, double spaced) to Canada's with Rosamund Vanderburgh, Social Basis of Research papers on all sub- Monique Nadeau-Saumier, with Aboriginal Visual Art Professor and Coordinator, jects relating to the Eastern Coordinator, ETRC, Faculty Jl/licgaeli Ctaan. Bernhard Cinader, Faculty of Native Studies Programme, Box Bishop’s Townships will be accepted up 38, University, Steeplejack and Medicine, University Toronto, Erindale College, University of Lennoxville, Quebec JIM 1Z7. to December 1, 1991 and Rlggmg collector and honourary curator Toronto of exhibits of First Nations’ art November 20: Traditional Contractor Er October 23: Music and and University Education OHS invites submissions for Consulant Dance with Beverly Diamond, with Dianne Longboat, Coor- Associate Professor, Depart- dinator, Aboriginal Health Pro- 1992 conference Feasibility studies and ment of Music, York University fessions Programme, University design proposals The Ontario Historical Socie- Anyone wishing to present a Design, fabrication and ty will be holding its 1992 An- paper at this conference is in- installation of: nual Conference at the Universi- vited to submit a short abstract, - STEEPLES - of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario maximum 300 words, describing ty Huronia Canadiana - CUPOLAS from April 30 to May 2. The the paper. All submissions must be received OHS - ORNAMENTAI. WORK Books tentative theme of the 104th by the office Conference is The History of by Thursday, October 31. Repairs and Alterations Culture in Ontario. The theme Anywhere in North Specializing in out-of-print will be interpreted in its broadest For further information please America sense which could for example contact The Ontario Historical include presentations on games, Society, 5151 Yonge Street, Box 691, Owen Sound, Ontario Canadian Books, Pamphlets, sports, music, drama, legends, Willowdale, Ontario MZN SP5, N4K SR4 stories, foodways and legislation (416) 226-9011 or Fax (416) (519) 376-3048 & Periodicals on Canadian History, affecting culture. 226-2740.

Biograpby Gt Exploration including: ISSN 0714-6736 Editor: Meribeth Clow

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