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OHS B ULLETIN THE NEWSLETTER OF THE ONTARIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY I ss UE 188 S UMMER 2013 OHS Welcomes New OHS to Launch Online Project Affiliated Member: Kensington to Strengthen Ontario’s Market Historical Society Heritage Community n November 2012, the OHS Alison Little, Program Manager will be the goal of a series of Iincorporated Toronto-based [email protected] webinars, which will present valu- Kensington Market Historical able information on topics directly Society (KMHS), continuing in ince 1888, The Ontario relevant to heritage institutions its mission to empower historical SHistorical Society has sought and organizations in Ontario. Each societies across Ontario to save new ways to reach out to its webinar will be led by industry their local history. members, partners, and friends professionals with ample time for The objectives and interests in the heritage community. 125 participant questions, and will also of the KMHS are to collect and years later, the OHS plans to be made available for viewing disseminate knowledge pertain- develop a web portal, map, and afterwards through the OHS website. ing to the cultural, historical, and webinar series for artistic context of Kensington an increasingly Do you have a webinar idea? Market’s past. The organization diverse audience. Tell us what you’d like to see! intends to initiate primary research Beginning in fall Email [email protected] using documentary records and 2013, the “Strength- oral histories related to the neigh- Photo Ronny Jaques ening Ontario’s to make suggestions and take bourhood. Opportunities for Street view of Toronto’s Kensington Heritage Network” part in our webinar survey! collaborative projects, such as Market, circa 1940s. Library and project will include streetscape inventories and urban Archives Canada, R3133-510-7-E. a series of training and general Finally, in early 2014, the archaeology, are also actively be- interest webinars, an interactive OHS will launch “Your Local ing pursued. KMHS has a preser- presence in the residential and map, an online discussion forum, History,” a monthly regional vationist and archival orientation, commercial communities of a document-sharing portal, and feature that will shine the spot- and takes particular interest in Kensington, and a trusted reputa- a monthly community feature. light on a single community in artefacts, records, and built struc- tion within the broader academic These resources will increase the Ontario and its heritage activities. tures that might otherwise be lost. and archival community. The Society’s online presence, provide Information on events, volunteer KMHS acknowledges and takes support of The Ontario Historical valuable tools for members and opportunities, photos, and videoes seriously the difficulties and nu- Society has enabled us to take our affiliated societies, and create will be shared through the new web ances of recording community first steps towards these goals,” opportunities for collaboration portal and across social media feeds. memory and the potential biases remarked KHMS publications and communication across the Organizations featured will benefit of historical narrative. At the chair Jonathan Lofft. province. Casting a wider net on- from a signal-boost by the OHS, same time, it recognizes the need In March, 130 people attended line to promote this exciting web and portal visitors will be exposed for locally based educational and KMHS’s inaugural event at the project will connect new faces and to new and exciting regional research resources, and for im- Lillian H. Smith branch of the perspectives to our discussions and heritage work on a regular basis. proving upon the quality, breadth, Toronto Public Library, featuring collaborations, enriching Ontario’s As a result of this project, and content of those materials. guest speakers Jean Cochrane, au- heritage community. Ontario’s heritage organizations KMHS is committed to making its thor of Kensington, and Rosemary The project will feature an and institutions will become work accessible by means of pub- Donegan, author of Spadina. interactive map that will plot the better connected with the OHS, lic events, print publication, and KMHS held its first AGM over 1,600 contacts currently a part its resources, and the institutional by maintaining an online presence. at the same venue in May, of the Society’s popular Ontario knowledge the province’s heri- Kensington Market, as far as can where five officers were elected Heritage Directory Online. As a tage community. There will be an be determined, has never had such and three committees were struck. heritage tourism tool, this map will increase of accessible and current an historical society to speak on Stewart Scriver, long-time resident raise the profile of cultural groups information published on the OHS behalf of residents past and pres- and entrepreneur, shared his unique across the province. website for the benefit of all people ent, or to develop a documentary reminiscences of five decades of The web portal will allow mem- interested in learning about and resource devoted to circumstances life in Kensington Market. bers to upload and share content, promoting Ontario’s local history. and perspectives especially linked Visit www.kmhs.ca to learn improving the resources and The “Strengthening Ontario’s to the area. more or join the growing member- sharing tools available to heri- Heritage Network” web portal, “We hope to develop a strong ship base of the KMHS. tage organizations. A web forum map, forum, and webinars will will give users the opportunity to be launched in phases, beginning reach out to colleagues sharing in autumn 2013. Watch for news In This Issue similar challenges, and to discuss, in the OHS Bulletin, on the OHS promote, and celebrate achieve- Twitter (@OntarioHistory) and PRESIDENT’S REpoRT............................2 MUSEUM NEWS..................................4 ments in heritage work. OHS’ goal Facebook feeds, and our website. is to improve the ways in which OHS would like to acknowledge EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REpoRT...........2 Ontario’s heritage community in- the support of the Ministry of Tour- NEW MEMBERS AND DONORS...........2 teracts, discovers, and collaborates. ism, Culture and Sport through its Learning and skill-development Museums and Technology Fund. The Ontario Historical Society 34 Parkview Avenue CEMETERY NEWS.................................6 Willowdale, Ontario M2N 3Y2 ACRoss THE PROVINCE....................3 FROM THE BooKshELF....................7-8 The Ontario Founded Historical Society 1888 www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca Radforth, our volunteer judges, and Andrea Izzo for a job well done. W ELCOME President’s Report I would like to welcome our new program manager, Alison Little. N EW M EM B ERS Alison is already hard at work Dr. Brad Rudachyk, President but not least, thank you to director putting together a series of profes- S INCE M AY 2013 [email protected] Carolyn King and our wonderful sional development and general in- staff who worked tirelessly behind terest webinars, which will launch hanks to the marvels of the in- the scenes to not only make the day this fall (see page 1). This is very ternet and tablet technology, I possible, but to go so smoothly. Ajax Public Library T exciting, as your Society continues have the good fortune to be writing At the AGM, we bid fond fare- to expand its internet presence. Andrew Beveridge this as I overlook my back garden well to board members Linda Speaking of the digital world, on a gloriously bright July morn- Kelly and Jim Leonard. Their keen I would be remiss if I did not Russ Boychuk ing. It’s one of those days you minds, wise counsel, and unflag- provide an update on our special Adele Chatelain would swear that you can actually ging good humour will be sorely 125th Anniversary campaign to see the morning glories grow. missed. Thank you, Linda and Jim. raise $125,000 to digitize our back Michael Commito On Saturday, June 22nd, your The Society is the better for all of issues of Papers and Records and Friends of the Educational society held its 125th annual gen- your efforts. On a happier note, we Ontario History. So far, we have Archives Serving Brant, eral meeting. Our gracious hosts welcomed Dr. Michel Beaulieu raised over $28,000. To all who Haldimand and Norfolk Counties were the Mississaugas of the New and Allan Macdonell to the board. have already contributed, thank The Glengarry Pioneer Museum Credit First Nation. The day was We look forward to working with you. Your support is greatly appre- Halton Hills Public Library, a resounding success; we were them over their terms. ciated. This is a most worthy proj- Georgetown Branch privileged to be a part of the of- Our Honours and Awards ect that will prove a huge boon to ficial opening of their impressive ceremony was well-attended the study of our province’s history Italian-Canadian Archives Project new community centre. We were and flawlessly orchestrated. going forward. Please do consider Guy Legault also pleased that the Hon. David Congratulations to our nomi- helping out as best you can. Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal nees and receipients. There is so In closing, I wish everyone a Ken Leland Affairs, and Mr. Bob Rae were much talent and energy across restful, rewarding, and safe sum- Allan J Macdonell able to attend. the province being devoted to our mer. You know, I’d swear those The Society also wishes to thank history and heritage. Thanks to morning glories have grown at Donald Macleod the event’s keynote speakers, Dr. awards committee chair Dr. Ian least a quarter of an inch. Ann Martin Don Smith and Dr. Allan Sherwin for their engaging and informative Regan McFarlane sessions. Congratulations to the James McTavish City of Toronto Museum Services and MNCFN on the launch of their Penetanguishene new “First Nations and the War of Historical Society 1812” exhibit, which was unveiled Township of Leeds and the during the day’s festivities.