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I ss u e 177 D e c e m b e r 2010 Access Beyond the Ramp OHS Part 3: Making Collections Come Alive Achieves New for Patrons Who Are Blind Landmark for Incorporating John Rae [email protected] Historical Editor’s Note: John Rae Organizations is 1st Vice President of the Alliance for Equality Rob Leverty, Executive Director of Blind Canadians [email protected] (AEBC) and an OHS volunteer on Access- ibility issues. In his first I am very pleased to report that on two articles for the OHS Saturday, November 27th, the OHS Bulletin (Dec. 2008 and Board of Directors incorporated 3 Dec. 2009), he exam- more historical organizations in ined a variety of access Photo courtesy 2010 as not-for-profit corpora- issues. Below is part 3 County of Essex tions in the Province of . of that series. Congratulations to all our fellow On October 28th, the OHS gave a presentation entitled “Making citizens who have worked dili- would like to invite Ontario’s Heritage Accessible for People with Disabilities” at the County gently and very hard in their com- I you to join me on a of Essex’s 8th Annual Accessibility Workshop. The “Open Doors and munities to establish and incorpo- little journey. It won’t rate the following three new his- take very long, and I Minds” workshop was presented by the Essex County Accessibility torical organizations: The Irondale hope you will find it Advisory Committee (ECAAC). Seen here left to right are Rob Leverty, OHS Historical Society, The Friends of interesting and maybe Executive Director; Robert Schmidt, Chair, ECAAC; Linda Iler, Past Presi- the Ermatinger Clergue National even a bit challenging. dent, Essex and Community Historical Research Society; Valerie Buckie, Historic Site and The Howe Island Please begin by clos- Curator, Park House Museum; Dr. John Carter, Museums & Heritage Historical Society. ing your eyes, and Advisor, Ministry of Tourism & Culture; Dr. Bill Jarvis, Board Member, In 2009, the OHS established a try to put aside all the new milestone for itself by incor- thoughts that are cur- Park House Museum and Mary Brennan, Director of Council Services/ porating 9 historical organizations rently rolling around Clerk, County of Essex. The OHS would like to thank the ECAAC and in your mind. Now Mary Brennan for inviting us and Dr. John Carter for assisting in the ‘Landmark’ cont’d page 2... think and focus! ... Society’s workshop presentation. Think about your very favourite sculpture or painting in to us as a form of expression that as a problem, a challenge or an of detail is presented? You will your favourite museum or art gal- requires sight for creation or ap- opportunity? have to decide which approach lery anywhere in this wide world preciation. When this sense is lost When it comes to sculpture, for a offers the best chance of helping of ours. or impaired there is frequently an patron who is blind, it can be easy. your visitor to appreciate that piece Have you gone back to admire it assumption that understanding the There is simply no substitute to of art. again and again, or do you remem- visual arts is much more difficult gaining tactile access to the “real As with most activities, the more ber it from only one encounter? or even impossible. However, vari- thing” in your collection, no sub- you do it, the easier it will likely What was it about that favourite ous approaches used at a growing stitute whatsoever, though the use become. Your powers of observa- piece that particularly captivated number of museums and art galler- of audio guides, models, raised line tion and your interest will go a long you? Was it the subject matter, the ies are overcoming these outdated drawings, audio-described tours or way to enhancing our experience, narrative, the texture, the materials assumptions. even replicas in your gift shop can and you may also gain a deeper ap- used, its colours, linear perspective, Now, how are you or your staff convey some idea of the piece. preciation of pieces you have been depth, emotional atmosphere, time going to make that favourite piece For a painting, we can benefit admiring for a long time. when it was created, its historical in your own museum or art gallery from a raised line drawing or rep- The OHS would like to hear significance, personal connection, come alive for someone like me – lica, but we will usually need to your experiences, and John may or what? a person who has no remaining rely on your powers of observation highlight them in a future article. Chances are you developed your sight and who cannot appreci- and creativity to describe what the Please share your ideas and sug- love or fascination for your fa- ate that piece in the same way as painting conveys. This is often gestions by e-mailing accessible- vourite piece through sight, as the you probably did, namely through called audio description, where heritage@ontariohistoricalsociety. “visual arts” are usually presented sight? Will you approach this task you describe what you see. ca. In the next article in this series, How will you approach your John plans to discuss the area of role? It will probably not be as dif- Multi-Sensory Tours. In This Issue ficult as you might think. Will you take a systematic ap- proach, beginning in one quadrant President’s Report ...... 2 Museum News ...... 4 of the painting and moving through the rest of it, or would you jump New Members and Donors ...... 2 right in and begin describing the portion where the greatest amount

Cemetery News and New Bill 126...... 5 The Ontario Historical Society 34 Parkview Avenue Exhibits, Events and Notices ...... 6 Willowdale, Ontario M2N 3Y2 Across The Province ...... 3 From The Bookshelf ...... 7-8

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www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca President’s Report W e l c o m e o n o r s D e w e m b e r s Bob Leech, President ity of life in Ontario.” It goes on N M [email protected] to say “Ontario’s rich heritage is at risk due to lack of action for We have just passed Remembrance its preservation. Failure to safe- Rosemary Ambrose Ann Birch Day and with it another success- guard Ontario’s inactive cem- ful Reading and Rememberance eteries, one of our last remaining Elizabeth Bartlett Program year offering free online authentic cultural heritage re- Bruce County Museum ready-to-teach lesson plans for sources, would be disastrous for Fred Bradley & Cultural Centre Ontario educators. This year’s the continuity of the historical theme was “Homeland Stories”, record and our collective culture Ralph Cunningham emphasizing the young people, in this province. It is in the pub- women and seniors who through lic interest that they be protected, Sidney Down Velma Demerson their volunteer efforts, sacrifices preserved and maintained in their and support, made all the differ- original locations.” Please throw John Lee Firth, ence in the war effort on the home your support behind this historic in memory of front. I would like to thank Angie piece of legislation by contacting Ena Bingle Paul Friends of the Littlefield and Mary Cook for their your local MPP and indicating Ermatinger Clergue hard work, dedication, and volun- your support for Bill 126. Tom Hilditch National Historic Site teerism which makes this program Interest in Ontario’s his- such a success. I would also like tory and heritage is on the rise. Edward Janiszewski to thank Ontario Power Genera- Although the Society’s member- Glengarry tion for their generous donation as ship is growing and it is introduc- Dorothy Johnstone Fencibles Trust well as Veteran Affairs Canada for ing new programs and services, granting the OHS a Community the OHS’ efforts are limited by Linda Kelly Engagement Partnership Fund, its financial constraints. Let me both of which make this program remind you the OHS depends Naresh Khosla Daniel Heidt possible. Remember that educa- heavily on its volunteers and tional materials and lesson plans donors. Donations are always Richard Lucas are available online year-round at much appreciated and will as- Howe Island www.readingandremembrance.ca. sist the Society in realizing Mono Cliffs Inn I would like to bring to your atten- its goals. To make a dona- Historical Society tion an important bill that is before tion, please contact the OHS at Mary Nelles the provincial legislature: Private either 1.866.955.2755, ohs@ Member’s Bill 126, The Inactive ontariohistoricalsociety.ca, or 34 Naoimi Norquay Irondale Cemeteries Protection Act, 2010. Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, Historical Society The preamble to Bill 126 sum- ON M2N 3Y2. Donations will John Quinsey marizes it very well: “Ontario’s receive a charitable tax receipt. cemeteries are unique repositories Finally, let me take a minute Geoffrey Reaume of human history and the resting and wish everyone the best of Dave Mullington places of human remains and as- the upcoming holiday season. Fred Schaeffer sociated artifacts like grave mark- In my experience, in this hectic ers, tombstones and monuments. world, it is the one time of the H Marie Smibert Niagara Peninsula They are important elements of year when people get the oppor- Conservation Authority our collective heritage, a priceless tunity to visit family and friends. Jean & authentic historical record of the So take the time and enjoy! Arthur Spinney past and witnesses to the continu- Rhonda Smith VN Styrmo ‘Landmark’ from page 1... Roger Thomas in one year. In 2010, the Society Ontario in the past 24 months. Sarah Walker Robert Shipley achieved a new landmark for in- We salute our members, part- corporating through affiliation ners, volunteers and friends for Samuel Whyte 11 historical organizations. This donating their time, skills and breaks all previous OHS records financial resources to document, Dale Wilson Dale Wilson as the Society tries to respond to interpret, safeguard and publi- the rising tide of applications from cize Ontario’s history for present Brian Winter all across Ontario to incorporate and future generations. Each and non-profit corporations dedicated every one of you is helping us to Glenn Wright Paul Wilson to preserving and promoting some build a more diverse and powerful aspect of Ontario’s history. Please community based movement for see page 4 for a list of the 20 his- history in Ontario. torical organizations that OHS has Best wishes and good health to incorporated in the Province of all of you in 2011. The OHS appreciated the invitation to participate in the Heritage Canada Foundation’s (HCF) 2010 Leaders Forum hosted by the Newfoundland Historic Trust in St. John’s. The OHS also attended the HCF’s 37th Annual Conference Revitalize! Economic Renewal. Quality of Life. Heritage Buildings. Pictured left, after their An- nual General Meeting, are (left to right): David Bradley, the new Chair, HCF Board of Governors; Natalie Bull, HCF Executive Direc- tor and Douglas Köchel, Past Chair, HCF Board of Governors. Our warmest regards and best wishes to David Bradley, former Presi- dent of the Newfoundland Historical Society, who, as the new HCF Chair brings outstanding leadership qualities to a national heritage organization; congratulations to Natalie and her hard-working staff for organizing a first class conference and awards ceremony and to Douglas for his significant contributions and service to Canada’s heritage. OHS would also like to thank for their exceptional hospitality The Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador; The Newfoundland Historic Trust; The Newfoundland Historical Society; The Association of Heritage Industries Newfoundland and Labrador; and the Museum Association Photo Rob Leverty of Newfoundland and Labrador. We salute and admire your work to preserve and promote the history of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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As 2010 draws to a close there well as a Museum and Technology are many individuals, organiza- Project funded by the Province of tions and institutions to congratu- Ontario. Details: 613.354.3027. late on their accomplishments. Good news for the Brampton They include Rowena Cooper of CPR Station and for the Brampton Kemptville, a Past President of Historical Society that was found- Photo the OHS on Ottawa Women’s ed with the station’s preservation Rob Leverty Canadian Club 1910-2010, a his- as a major objective. Since the last tory of the Women’s Canadian passenger train left the station in On October 23rd, the OHS co-sponsored a very successful Club of Ottawa, as it celebrates its November of 1970 the building workshop with The Voyageur Heritage Network (VHN) and centennial. Congratulations also to has been moved, faced demolition, The Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre architectural historian and author, documented, dismantled, rescued, Jennifer McKendry, on the re- and now has finally found a home (NORMHC). Pictured standing, from left to right are NORM- vised and enlarged second edition in the new Mount Pleasant devel- HC Board of Directors Wendy Paul, Bob Michelutti and Fran of Portsmouth Village, Kingston: opment in Brampton. Michelutti. Seated on the fire truck is the Museum Manager, an Illustrated History and to Jean A short distance away, in down- Kirsti Conron. NORMHC is hoping to acquire the newly vacat- Murray Cole, former OHS Board town Brampton, work on the Peel ed fire hall in Capreol. The fire hall was built in 1919 and then member who received a Senior Heritage complex goes forward rebuilt in 1928 after it burnt down to the foundation. In 1928, a Achievement Award in October apace, while the Advisory Board from the Province of Ontario’s Se- and staff plan for exhibits at the Bickle Combination Pumper was acquired. It was so advanced niors’ Secretariat. expanded Museum and Gallery for for its time that the fire department brought up a team from the The Pinhey’s Point Foundation the period 2011 through 2013. University of Toronto to prove that it could do everything it celebrated 30 years of dedication John Valeriote, Capital Cam- promised. It served the town until 1956, but it is still kept in work- to Horaceville and the Pinhey fam- paign Chair of the Guelph Mu- ing order and used in parades and during celebrations in town. ily history, and the Tool Group of seums, recently announced a Canada marked the 30th anniver- $200,000 donation from the Estate sary of its founding as well. of Hugh Guthrie, Q.C., to the new it rich history and its remarkable be honoured in his birthday month The Lennox and Addington museum project. For an update: structural integrity, and is appeal- of January in many locations across Historical Society received three 519.836.1221. ing for support to preserve and the province. The Orillia Museum government grants to promote ac- Simcoe House Hillsdale is lo- restore it to once again welcome of Art and History will celebrate on cess to the Society’s collection at cated just off Highway 400 on the visitors. Information or to donate: January 8 with a Gala Dinner at the the County Museum and Archives. highway known as #93 and also as 705.835.6054. Best Western Mariposa Inn, fol- They included Young Ontario the Penetanguishene Road in the The Streetsville Archives is on lowed by speaker Arthur Milnes, Works, and a National Archival Village of Hillsdale. It is slated the move to the Leslie Log House, Kingston historian: 705.326.2159; Development Programme, both for demolition and the Hillsdale 4415 Mississauga Road, Mis- The Kingston Historical Society from the federal government, as Hotel Foundation Inc. recognizes sissauga, with a grand opening will host a dinner on January 11 at planned for the spring of 2011: the Royal Military College, with 905.814.5958. Graham Fraser, Commissioner of The Leeds and Thousand Is- Official Languages: 613.544.0086; OHS Welcomes New Affiliate: lands Historical Society has hired Guelph Museums will host a Erica Hessen to reorganize and Robbie Burns Ceilidh at Norfolk National Historic Sites Alliance relocate the township archives Street United Church on January 23, for Ontario (NHSAO) from three locations in Lyndhurst, from 1 to 5 p.m.; 519.836.1221. Lansdowne and Escott, to the new Bring out your new calendar as Township Library. Information: you prepare for other events in the Tony Ma, 613.888.1856. new year, for once again, there are Guest Writer The Thornhill Archives Com- programmes to please every his- [email protected] mittee of The Society for the tory buff, including: Preservation of Historic Thornhill January 12: “Dim the Lights!” At the heart of the is seeking donations to the “Buy- hosted by the Esquesing Histori- NHSAO is each Na- a-Shelf Fund.” All donations are cal Society at Knox Presbyterian tional Historic Site eligible for charitable tax receipts Church, Georgetown, when Mark (NHS) in Ontario and and should be sent to the Society at Rowe and Karen Hunter explore the guardians who Box 53120, Royal Orchard Boule- place value in preserv- vard, Thornhill, L3T 7R9. ‘Across’ cont’d page 6... ing Canadian heritage. Sir John A. Macdonald will again NHSs are places of profound importance; they bear witness to this nation’s defining On September 9, the OHS held an incorpo- Hudson’s Bay Company post in The NHSAO offers a wide variety moments, as well as ration planning meeting with the NHSAO in Canada; Fort York, a collection of of services to benefit the heritage embody our human Toronto at Union Station National Historic military buildings dating back to community. An annual conference creativity and cultural Site. Pictured above in the back row (left to the War of 1812; the Southwold is coordinated at a NHS in Ontario legacy. Each NHS is right) are Scott Davidson, Director; Kevin Earthworks, an Aboriginal fortified where membership can keep cur- imbued with its own Fox, Director; Tony Ma, NHSAO Coordinator; village circa 1500; Dundurn Castle, rent with experts in the heritage unique story, all indi- Ellen Kowalchuk, Secretary; Michael Saw- the picturesque villa of magnate field and explore topics important vidual elements that Sir Allan Napier Macnab dating to the future integrity of NHSs. A make up a greater chuck, Treasurer. Front row (left to right): from 1835; and the Diefenbunker, tri-annual newsletter, Site Lines¸ is narrative for Canada Shannon Prince, Chair; Sheryl Smith, Vice- a Cold War bunker symbolic of published to share recent news in- itself. They contribute Chair; Sally Gibson, Director. Photo Rob Leverty our post-WWII nuclear deterrence volving NHSs, announce funding to our collective un- strategy. Together, our NHSs pres- and training opportunities, provide derstanding of identity, help estab- include individual buildings, col- ent the mosaic of Canada’s cultural notification of new site designa- lish a sense of time and place, and lections of buildings, structures, heritage. tions, and detail other items of give meaning to the traditions we surface and subsurface remains, Since its founding in 1999, the interest. The NHSAO also offers have here at home. artefacts, natural features and/or NHSAO’s mission has been to various educational workshops Across Canada, the federal gov- entire landscapes. promote the commemorative in- that are facilitated throughout the ernment has recognized more than The National Historic Sites tegrity and value of NHSs through year, a communications network, 950 National Historic Sites. All Alliance for Ontario is a non-profit cooperative action by site owners, a detailed membership database of such designations are made by the organization representing a family managers and stakeholders. The Ontario NHSs, as well as a web- federal Minister of the Environ- of 263 NHSs in Ontario. Mem- act of protecting and promoting site at www.nhsao.ca. For more ment on the advice of the Historic bership is open to representatives Ontario’s rich diversity and cul- information, please contact the Sites and Monuments Board of of any NHS in the province and tural heritage takes centre stage. NHSAO Coordinator by e-mail Canada. These sites can be owned other parties with a vested interest The objective has been to provide at [email protected] or by phone by individuals, corporations, heri- in their care. Examples include: a forum for communication as well 416.314.7152. tage organizations, First Nations Algonquin Provincial Park, estab- as the sharing of relevant informa- The NHSAO incorporated as a or the government itself. They em- lished in 1893 as Canada’s first tion and training between parties not-for-profit corporation through brace a wide range of nationally provincial park; the Moose Fac- interested in the health and whole- affiliation with the OHS on significant historic places and may tory Buildings, site of the second ness of a NHS. September 25, 2010.

December 2010 OHS Bulletin Page 3 the Bruce Mines Museum was recently incorporated through the ‘Landmark’ from Page 2... Museum News OHS as a not-for-profit organiza- tion and has opened this year after four years of closure. The Espanola Twenty Historical Historical Society is a fledgling Museum Network Formed to group concentrated in a Heri- Organizations tage Park for now and working Support Northeast Region’s Heritage with the municipality to further Incorporated by development. the OHS in 2009-10 Chris Clark, Photo courtesy After a welcome by Guest Writer Dave Ratz Dave Ratz, Councilor of museum@ the hosting municipality blindriver.com and Will Samis, mem- ber of Day and Bright Thirty-three people Community Centre and The Portland on the attended the first Heritage Board, and an Rideau Historical Society meeting of the new introduction by Museum museum network on Advisor for the North- The Canadian Royal September 14, held east, Ministry of Culture Heritage Trust at the Day and Bright and Tourism, Dr. John Community Centre Carter, roundtable in- The Unionville Villagers’ in Sowerby in the troductions ensued. Fol- Municipality of lowing this, all enjoyed Association Huron Shores; it was lunch prepared by the considered to be the Iron Bridge Agricultural The Adolphustown- central location for Society and a tour of Fredericksburgh Heritage Society the participants whose the half-contructed, 12- organizations extend The Sowerby Community Centre and Heritage Board sided, restored Cordukes Canadian Friends along the 320 km has been working hard to restore and reconstruct Barn (pictured left). Jon Historical Association stretch of Highway 17 a unique 12-sided barn near Sowerby, which was Radojkovic gave a very from Espanola in the interesting presentation Chiefswood Board of Trustees east to Prince Town- originally built by farmer Thomas Cordukes in 1919. on the project. The re- ship and Sault Ste. stored barn is one of only Kawartha Heritage Marie in the west. It was agreed Mary’s River, this collaboration of three 12-sided barns in Canada. that the geography and linear com- people supported by all levels of During the meeting portion of monality along Highway 17 would government is a welcome addition. the day’s event, an executive was London and Western Ontario be conducive to group driving, While the Huron Shores museums voted into office. Elected as presi- Branch of the United Empire tours, group tour packages or pass- have added restored buildings, the dent for a one-year term was Chris Loyalists’ Association of Canada ports, support group and informa- Massey Museum is planning a new Clark, Manager/Curator, Timber tion sharing as well as an advocacy facility. In addition, the Bicenten- Village Museum in Blind River; as The Jack Munroe Historical group for each other in support of nial plans for the War of 1812 will Vice President, Mike Delfre, Bush- Society of Elk City the new network’s 23 member generate more activities and fur- plane Heritage Museum in Sault museums/heritage centres and ther reasons for sharing and work- Ste. Marie; and as Secretary, Linda Les amis du Musée du historical societies. Although there ing together, with impetus coming Reeves, Iron Bridge Museum. Moulin à fleur are other networks in the north of from the larger institutions, such The first meeting is expected to the province, such as the Voyageur as the Ermatinger Clergue NHS, be sometime in the spring of 2011, Powassan & Area Heritage Network, distance creates Fort St. Joseph NHS and the Sault at a location yet to be determined Historical Society a barrier to meeting attendance and Ste. Marie Museum. The 43-year by the executive. A name for the site visits. old Timber Village Museum, the museum network will be decided With rapid growth in the cul- first logging museum in Canada, at this first meeting. For further Glengarry Fencibles Trust tural sector occurring in this area also has plans for an addition to information, contact Chris at north of Lake Huron and the St. better house its collection while [email protected]. Soo Pipe Band

National Historic Sites The John R. Park Homestead Cons- Alliance for Ontario ervation Area was the 2010 rec- ipient of the OHS Russell K. Cooper Haliburton County Award. Pictured left during their Historical Society Harvest at the Homestead event in October are representatives of the Friends of Twelve Friends of the Homestead and the Mile Lake Church Essex Region Conservation Author- North Halton Celtic ity on the porch of the 1842 house Historical Society with Museum and Heritage Advisor and former curator of the Home- Friends of the Ermatinger stead Dr. John Carter and OHS Clergue National Historic Site Photo courtesy Past Presidents Rowena Cooper John R. Park Homestead NHS and Ken Turner. Irondale Historical Society

Howe Island Historical Society 2010 OMA Awards of Excellence effective advocate for heritage and Chatham-Kent; recipient Ottawa museums.” Congratulations Allan! Museum Network for Enhancing Museum operator Allan Symons long career as a chemistry research The Canadian Clock Museum Conservation Standards; recipient of The Canadian Clock Museum scientist, Symons retired early to opened to the public in 2000 and Grey Roots Museum and Archives was recently honoured for his create Canada’s only formal clock more than 8000 visitors from for The Good People: Know contributions to the museum field museum, The Canadian Clock Mu- across North America and the Our Stories, Know Us; recipient in Ontario during the past decade. seum in Deep River, Ontario. He world have toured its many ex- Museums of Mississauga for He received a Lifetime Achieve- financed, organized and opened the hibits since then. The museum’s Benares DVD Project; and recipi- ment Award of Excellence from museum on his own, and today he focus remains Canadian-made and ent Adele Espina for curating For the Ontario Museum Association. continues to act as curator, exhibit Canadiana clocks dating back as King and Country: Soldiers of the Presented by The Honourable designer, acquisitions manager, far as the early 1800s. The web site Haliburton Highlands. The Awards Michael Chan, Minister of Culture tour guide, bookkeeper, assistant is www.canclockmuseum.ca. were presented at the OMA’s and Tourism, the citation reads: “It conservator, maintenance man, The OHS also congratulates Annual Conference on October 7, was a passion for clocks that led gardener, and web site maintainer. Award of Excellence for Life- 2010. For more information please Allan Symons to his second career In the process, Allan has also be- time Achievement recipient Dave visit www.museumsontario.com. as a museum professional. After a come a valued colleague and an Benson, Heritage Coordinator for

Page 4 OHS Bulletin December 2010 rare/endangered species and char- ial place of pioneers overlooking acteristics of the river, communi- Point Albino Bay. Thomas Otway Cemetery News ties and built heritage. Cemetery Page came to Canada c. 1795. and burial records may be sent to Remains were discovered in [email protected]. All oth- late October at two construction er information, even the smallest sites within the Kingston area. We Marjorie Stuart, Editor clue, should be sent to: Eva continue to stress that all burial [email protected] Donations Needed for the Leon, President, CVHS, 9 Edwin grounds be registered with the OHS Cemetery Defence Fund! Lane, Georgetown, ON L7G 5L8 Cemeteries Regulation Unit, Min- The resources of the OHS are constantly [email protected]. istry of Consumer Services. They Jim Brownell, MPP challenged as we try to defend threatened Seven skeletons were discovered should also be placed on Munici- has tabled a Private cemeteries across the province. We can’t do at Crystal Beach during construc- pal Town Plans. The discovery of Member’s Bill in the tion. This is believed to have been previously unknown burial sites Ontario Legislature, The it alone. All donations receive a tax receipt. the Otway Page Family Burial could cause unnecessary indignity Inactive Cemeteries Ground. Family documents indicate to the remains of the deceased and Protection Act, 2010. the plot was consecrated as a bur- delay construction or road work. Bill 126 replaces the Riverview Cemetery previous Bill 149 which was ex- near Napanee was tinguished when the Legislature vandalized in August. was prorogued last March. Our Over 60 stones were members gave their whole-hearted toppled. St Andrew’s/ endorsement to the previous Bill St. James’ Cemetery and once again we ask that you in Orillia was also the contact your MPP by writing, e- scene of vandalism. mailing, telephoning or visiting Several tombstones, their constituency offices. Time including a war veter- is of the essence as there will be a an’s headstone, were provincial election in October 2011 defaced with blue and much work has to be done in paint. Cemetery em- order to have this Act proclaimed ployees and Signature before the summer recess. Memorials staff work- Construction work at the Mis- ing in the cemetery sissauga Golf & Country Club has were able to work resulted in the disturbance of the Photo courtesy quickly to remove the aboriginal village of the Mississau- Office of Mr. paint. Had there been a gas of the Credit River. This well- Jim Brownell delay the paint would documented site was constructed Jim Brownell, MPP (Stormont- Dundas- South Glengarry) and Parliamen- have caused irrepa- circa 1805 after the signing of the tary Assistant to the Minister of Consumer Affairs, tabled, on November rable damage. “First Purchase” between the Brit- 2nd, at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Bill 126 - The Inactive Cem- The restoration of ish and the Mississaugas. The vil- Richview Cemetery lage is known to have had 20 fam- eteries Protection Act, 2010. Jim spoke eloquently, “By protecting our in- in Etobicoke has ily log houses, a council house, a active cemeteries, this bill will help preserve the sanctity of our deceased, been completed. The school and a Methodist chapel and safeguard our history and heritage and provide clear guidelines to those McFarlane Cemetery burial ground. In 1946 the archaeo- looking to develop near or on the gravesites of Ontario. As demonstrated monuments and the logical site was registered with the by The Ontario Historical Society (OHS) and the Ontario Genealogical Mark & Mary (Tuer) Government and an Ontario Heri- Society (OGS) in their work to stop the relocation of the Cooley-Hatt Dawson monument tage plaque also marked the site. had to be excluded Archaeologists and historians are Cemetery where Major Richard Hatt, a veteran of the War of 1812, lies due to lack of funds currently assessing the damage. buried, it is of great public interest that our cemeteries be preserved and when Richview Cem- The Credit Valley Heritage maintained in their original locations.” etery was restored in Society (CVHS) held a forma- Pictured immediately left of Mr. Brownell are descendants Cathy and 2003. The work on tion meeting, bringing together all Rick Hatt, presenting Jim with petitions along with representatives of these monuments was the groups interested in preserv- the OHS and OGS. On November 29th, the OHS delivered another huge completed with the ing sites within the Credit River assistance of a grant watershed, an extensive area cov- stack of petitions signed by citizens from over 270 cities, towns and vil- from Toronto Heritage ering over 33 different historical lages. Jim will continue to read and table the petitions in support of both Preservation Services, villages. The study will pinpoint preserving the Cooley-Hatt Cemetery and passage of Bill 126. Jim also a McFarlane descen- these important sites – including urges everyone to support his Private Member’s Bill 126 by contacting dant and a friend of the aboriginal sites, burial grounds, their local MPP. cemetery. natural heritage with a focus on

(of Lot 11, have a memorial cairn erected to Recognition and Dedication of the south side preserve the names and the land. of Snyder’s Lorraine Roth, a descendant of Kropf/Baden Pioneer Cemetery Road) signed pioneers buried there, continued the Affidavit studying names of Amish Men- for the sig- nonites who are and probably are Marion Roes, Guest Writer the current name encompasses its natures of buried there. Along with Donna [email protected] long history in this area. The first the above. Hartzler, Township of Wilmot reference to a burial ground in the The piece of Photo Marion Roes staff, Heritage Wilmot Advisory land records is in the 1845 sale of ground was Committee and descendants, Ralph On September 26, approximately 22 acres from Jacob Kropf Jr. to conveyed to Nicholas Klein and Shantz worked with Jim Clair 80 people gathered at the new cairn Nicholas Klein except for a half- Peter Spehnler (Spenler) by the Masonry, Baden, to complete the at the Old Kropf/Baden Cemetery. acre “for burial ground & where trustees of School Section No. 13 project: a distinctive cairn of field- Elliot Fung, Heritage Wilmot school house stands.” In 1858, for the sum of two dollars. The stone, granite and gravestones. The Advisory Committee, officiated Jacob Kropf Sr. issued a “School deed was registered at 2:30 p.m. stones – whole and pieces – will be and Pastor Jason Erb did the dedi- Deed” to the Trustees of School on January 27, 1866. preserved and the pioneers’ burial cation. Afterwards a reception was Section No. 13, except the part For about 40 years, this cem- location won’t be forgotten. held in Wilmot Township offices occupied by a burying ground. etery was the primary burial place Information is from an unpub- adjoining Castle Kilbride NHS. In 1866 the Trustees (John Erb for Baden residents. No records lished report by Lorraine Roth, Recording, research and much Jr., Christian S. Miller, and John of the trustees and any subse- Tavistock, ON, October 2007; digging by Lorraine Roth, Ruby Gascho) of School Section No. 13 quent replacements (if any) are www.waterlooogs.ca/cemetery Hammer (in 1978) and more and Jacob Kropf Sr. and Magdalena known to exist. At the turn of the pics/OldBaden.htm Old Baden recently, Darryl Bonk (Ontario Kropf conveyed a parcel of land to century, records held by the Cemetery CC#4563, accessed Genealogical Society, Waterloo Nicholas Klein and Peter Spenler as Township of Wilmot include the October 21, 2010; telephone inter- Region Chapter) resulted in a list a burial ground – “for the use of all words “with the demise of the Old view with Lorraine Roth, October of names of those buried and be- denominations of Christians.” The Baden cemetery.” 22, 2010. lieved to be buried there. residents within three miles were Mr. Ralph Shantz, representing The Cemetery is located at This cemetery has been called “to convene and replace trustees as the Township of Wilmot, a few 372 Snyders’ Road East, Baden, Kropf Family and Old Baden, but needed.” Christian Maier/Mayer years ago started the process to Wilmot Township.

December 2010 OHS Bulletin Page 5 Photo Exhibits, Events and Notices Andrea Izzo

NOV. 2010 to FEB. 4 2011 silent auction, and guest speakers. War on the Lakes 1812-14 Tickets are $35, available by call- A travelling exhibit from Canadian ing 416.767.5472. Art Cards, featuring the marine art- ist Peter Rindlisbacher. Ball’s Falls FEBRUARY 12 Conservation Area Centre for Con- Launch of Northern Terminus servation, 3292 Sixth Ave., Jordan. The 8th volume of the African For information, call 905.562.5235 Canadian History Journal will be On November 7th, 2010, the OHS, in partnership with ext. 27 or visit www.npca.ca. launched at the Grey County Black Dundurn Press, held a special event to launch Dorothy Duncan’s History Event, featuring a formal newest book, Feasting and Fasting: Canada’s Heritage Celebra- JANUARY 30 presentation with readings, musi- OBHS Black History Month cal entertainment and refreshments tions and to celebrate Barbara Wall La Rocque’s : Kick Off Brunch Celebrating the at the Grey Roots Museum & A Legacy in Stone. Pictured here (left to right) are: Rob Leverty, 15th Anniversary of the National Archives. More information online Executive Director, OHS; Martha Hall Findlay, MP (Willowdale); Declaration of February as Black at www.greyroots.com. Dorothy Duncan; Barbara Wall La Rocque and Kirk Howard, History Month. 12 p.m. at The Old President, Dundurn Press. The event was well-attended and Mill Inn and Spa. Tickets: $75 ea. FEBRUARY 19 participants heard comments from Rob Leverty, Kirk Howard, or $700 for 10. More information Mad for Marmalade, Crazy at www.blackhistorysociety.ca. for Citrus! Culinary Historians Dorothy Duncan and Barbara Wall La Rocque. The OHS would of Canada, in partnership with like to offer special thanks to Kirk Howard, Barry Penhale and FEBRUARY 5 Fort York NHS are holding their Jane Gibson of Dundurn Press, Dorothy Duncan for preparing Heritage York’s 17th Annual 4th Annual celebration of citrus in and donating samples to taste from her book, Barbara Wall La Fundraising Dinner & Dance winter. Fort York NHS, 100 Gar- Rocque, and OHS volunteers Marco Covi and Lee Templeton. Held at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic rison Rd., Toronto. Time TBA. Lambton House; featuring tradi- More information by e-mailing ‘Across the Province’ cont’d from page 3... tional Lambton House roast beef, [email protected] the movie houses that served Acton Old Guelph’s Best Kept Secret”: and Georgetown: 905.877.8251. 519.820.7883. January 26: “Victorian Society – March 12: The Society for Where you bury your second International Hockey Research wife” with Nicole Drake speaking has announced a reunion of the to the Oxford Historical Society Mohawk Valley Stars of the at the Woodstock Museum: 519. Atlantic Coast Hockey League in 421.1700. Utica, New York: 315.269.5302. January 29: “Creating a Master- April 21: “Sherlock Holmes” piece” a workshop with artist Garry with speaker Doug Wrigglesworth, Conway, hosted by the King Town- hosted by the Brampton Historical Photo courtesy ship Museum: 905.833.2331. Society at Heart Lake Community Gary Miedema, February 21: “Explore your Presbyterian Church: www.bramp- Heritage Toronto playful side!” from 1 to 5 p.m. on tonhistoicalsociety.com. Family Day at Woodside NHS in Watch your local newspaper and Kitchener: 519.571.5684. announcements from your local On Friday, October 29, 2010, the Department of Indian and March 1: Guelph Historical museums and history and heritage Northern Affairs officially signed the largest land claim settle- Society hosts Terry Crowley speak- groups for more opportunities ment in Canada’s history – a huge tract of land 14 miles wide ing on “The Treasures of The to learn about the rich history of stretching from to near Holland Landing. The Ward: An Illustrated Guide to Ontario! settlement saw $145 million of compensation paid from the Federal Government to the Mississaugas of the New Credit Send Us Your Submissions! Want More Event Info? First Nation. Pictured above (left) is Bryan LaForme, Chief of Do you have an exhibit, The OHS now has a the New Credit First Nation alongside the Hon. John Duncan, event, or story that you member editable online Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs. would like to publicize in events calendar at the OHS Bulletin? Send www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca submissions to: Please bookmark the OHS Welcomes New Affiliate: Editor, OHS Bulletin, site and check for heritage Haliburton County Historical Society [email protected] events in your area!

Larry J. Giles, Guest Writer and a guest fee of $5 for a single [email protected] meeting. We now have 24 mem- fascinating stories and bers and have been pleased to wel- remembrances to share; come many guests to our monthly February’s meeting will “Having fun and learning the meetings including many longtime give those folks an op- history of the county”. In April cottagers with roots in the county. portunity to talk about 2010, a Volunteer Fair was orga- Each meeting has included a “What My Grandpar- nized by the Community Radio speaker presenting a topic of inter- ents told me About”. Station, Canoe FM, to help non- est to area residents and visitors. In I invite you to come profit organizations get volunteer July, we invited Tom Hodgson, who Photo Haliburton and visit our meetings if support for their activities. I set grew up in the area, to talk about County Historical Society you happen to be in the up a booth suggesting the need “Fort Irwin the Place”. Twenty five Haliburton County Area. for a Haliburton County Historical Fort Irwin folks joined us that day. Speaker Jim Frost talking about “Mr. As you can see we have Society and twelve enthusiastic August brought Ute Wright, a cot- Haliburton” the Man, answering an ambitious agenda – people signed up. All are advocates tager from Etobicoke, presenting questions with Larry Giles, President, please feel free to for preserving Haliburton’s land- her research knowledge of “Donald Haliburton County Historical Society. inquire about dates, marks and landscapes. I contacted the Place”. September’s speaker, times and locations at Rob Leverty, Executive Director of Jim Frost, Chair of the Halibur- 29 a live band will perform the 705.754.0427 or by e-mail at lar- the OHS and after discussion, our ton Business Improvement Asso- music of the Golden Slipper Era, [email protected]. We are grate- founding meeting, chaired by Rob, ciation, gave us some real insight a 1930’s Haliburton dance hall. ful for the support and encourage- was set for June 30 at Maple Lake into “Mr. Haliburton” the Man. In Tickets are on sale for $10 and can ment of the OHS and the Ministry United Church, Algonquin High- October, Richard Stata shared his be purchased from Larry Giles. In of Tourism and Culture. lands in the County of Haliburton. hobby of Minerals and Mining in 2011 we will be visiting the Fish The Haliburton County Historical We established an annual indi- the area. Upcoming events will Hatchery to learn about the “Hali- Society incorporated as a not-for- vidual membership fee of $20, an include: Charlie Teljeur promot- burton Gold”, a unique species of profit corporation in the Province annual institution fee of $50 (an ing his book Haliburton Hockey – fish found only in our county. of Ontario through affiliation with institution is entitled to 3 votes) Then and Now and on December Many of our members have the OHS on September 25, 2010.

Page 6 OHS Bulletin December 2010 ily who came to Canada, on duty Compact. Anna is determined to or as visitors. The first was Prince end her failed marriage with pro- From The Bookshelf William (later William IV) in vincial Attorney General Robert 1786. He came as a naval officer, Jameson and is eager to experi- commander of a twenty-eight gun ence the Canadian wilderness and Chris and Pat Raible, Editors better to tell its story than Ryerson frigate, HMS Pegasus. He was know its native inhabitants. Sam is [email protected] University professor Ronald followed by his younger brother, haunted by memories of murdering Stagg? He combines his extensive Prince Edward, a colonel in the John Ridout in a duel and plagued A TASTY TREAT professional knowledge of Upper Royal Fusiliers. Other royals came by worries about personal debts. Feasting and Fasting: Canada’s Canada/Ontario history with his as governors general, and yet oth- This drama of Jameson and Jarvis Heritage Celebrations. Dorothy broad personal familiarity with this ers more as tourists, to see and be has minor roles for the famous Duncan. Dundurn Press. 256 province’s geography to produce a seen by adoring crowds, their tours and infamous – John Strachan, pages. $26.99 hardbound. wonderfully readable account of nevertheless replete with official William Lyon Mackenzie, Laura Dorothy Duncan delights us yet the seaway, its development, its duties. This is a heart-warming Secord, Francis Bond Head and again with gastronomical history, impact, its problems, its politics, album of photographs enhanced others. Historians may know their detailing the foods and beverages and its tales of human endurance with informative text. Of special separate biographies, but only a that have pleased our ancestors’ and achievement. As the author delight are the many photographs novelist can imagine the passions hearts as well as palates as they concludes, experiencing “the past of our current queen, Elizabeth. of their interactions. Researcher, celebrated special events and history of the struggle to dominate teacher, writer Ann Birch draws holidays – or were comforted in trade in the Great lakes … create[s] on her extensive experience as an times of mourning and grief. Long a stronger appreciation of the great interpreter at historic house mu- before the arrival of newcom- achievement of human persistence, seums to enhance her novel with ers from around the world, First planning, energy and ingenuity that details of foods, furnishings and Nations recognized the changing is the Seaway.” fashions. seasons and gifts of the Great Spirit with joyful feasts. Later settlers PATHWAYS THROUGH THE PAST CROSS BORDER COMBAT brought with them from “the old Walking into Wilderness: The The Civil War of 1812: Ameri- country” memories and traditions Toronto Carrying Place and Nine can Citizens, British Subjects, also involving food and drink. Mile Portage. Heather Robert- Irish Rebels, & Indian Allies. Feasting and Fasting is set up on a son. Heartland Associates. 224 Alan Taylor. Alfred A Knopf, calendar basis as Duncan takes us pages. Illustrations. $29.95 624 pages. Illustrations. $40.00 through the year. She starts with the softbound. hardbound. New Year that begins on January This a sweeping – and splen- Unlike most Canadian-authored 1, giving its origins and history, didly illustrated – saga of the land and American-authored books and including the menu for a tra- and water trails linking Lake On- TRUE TALE about the War of 1812, this notable, ditional New Year’s Day dinner. tario to the Georgian Bay. Heather Legacy – The Nelles Story – laudable, and eminently readable Many of the feasts are tied to Robertson presents the history Pioneers, Loyalists, Founding volume takes no sides. In fascinating religious festivals, some to politi- as well as the geography of this Families. Dorothy Turcotte. detail, Taylor depicts that confus- cal events, some to simply trying region, having trekked parts of Manor Books. 192 pages. Illus- to bring celebration to an otherwise the great route herself (alas, today trations. $20.00 softbound. ‘Bookshelf’ cont’d page 8... hard life. Some are just for the joy much of it uncertain, or if certain Follow several generations of of it, such as “piqueniques” and now inaccessible). She begins in one family – Nellis, later Nelles – garden parties. Fittingly, Duncan prehistoric times with geologi- from France to Germany to Please Note: More extensive concludes with New Year’s Eve cal and archaeological overviews England to New York to Up- reviews of a number of books and a recipe for Hogmanay Rich and continues with historic per Canada settling in Grimsby. relating to the history of our prov- Biscuits to be consumed with gin- times, the coming of the French, Theirs was a refugee epic – Prot- ince are published in each issue of ger wine or other suitable spiritu- notably Étienne Brûlé, Samuel de estants ejected, loyalists rejected – Ontario History, published by The ous liquors. Celebratory indeed! Champlain and the Catholic ultimately settlers respected and a Ontario Historical Society. Fathers. The saga continues with family rooted and prospering. This The prices of books referred chapters including “The Demise of fictionalized autobiography of to on this page may or may not the Wendat,” “The Search for the Robert Nelles is related in a form include HST or postage charges. China Sea,” “,” that makes it a pleasant read. The All prices are in Canadian dollars “The War of 1812,” “Transforming book is illustrated with sketches of unless otherwise noted. Ontario” (concerned with settle- the Nelles houses – the “Manor” How do we select books to be ment and the coming of the rail- is now a landmark in Grimsby – reviewed? Our criteria are very roads), and “Hurricane Hazel and along with maps, reproductions simple: we review all recently pub- the Holland Marsh.” The historical of original deeds, and the Nelles lished books relating to the history text is complemented by stunning coat of arms. Robert’s story is oc- of this province that are sent to us – photographs and reproductions. casionally interrupted with helpful by publishers, authors or readers. historical explanations, thus assur- Looking back over the sixty-nine GOING HOME ing the reader that the tale is both titles reviewed in our last six issues, Royal Tours 1786-2010: Home interesting and true. we found a marvelous mix. Nearly to Canada. Arthur Bousfield and half came from historical societ- HISTORIC WATERWAY Garry Toffoli. Dundurn Press. UPPER CANADA UNBUTTONED? ies, organizations, small presses, The Golden Dream: A History of 160 pages. Illustrations. $24.99 Settlement. Ann Birch. Napo- or the authors themselves. Major the St. Lawrence Seaway. Ronald softbound. leon Publishing/Rendezvous Press, Canadian publishers – the Dundurn Stagg. Dundurn Press. 296 pages. Royal tours have always been 322 pages $22.95 softbound. Group, the University of Toronto Illustrations. $35.00 hardbound. popular in Canada, with the visit- Independent Anna Jameson, Press, McGill-Queen’s University The 50th anniversary of opening ing “royals” warmly welcomed, best known for Winter Studies and Press, and seven others – submitted the St. Lawrence seaway offered even by those who do not consider Summer Rambles, her fascinating the rest. Publishing history, both fic- an opportunity to consider the themselves ardent monarchists. memoirs of Upper Canada in the tional and non-fictional is alive and four-hundred-year importance of And Queen Elizabeth II herself months leading up to the 1837 well in Ontario. To submit a book the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence has referred to Canada as “home”. Rebellion, meets energetic Samuel to be reviewed, forward a copy to: River waterway on the trade and This charming book celebrates the Peters Jarvis, prominent member ‘From the Bookshelf’, 34 Parkview settlement of Canada. 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December 2010 OHS Bulletin Page 7 “Passionate. Controversial. A contested, accusations of corrup- ‘Bookshelf’ from page 7 trailblazer.” These are the words tion shrill, calls for reform wide- Directory that have been used to describe spread, and public transportation ing war from many viewpoints. He this remarkable woman. Charlotte was a controversial issue. Plus ça of Publishers examines the whole of it, but most Whitton (generally known simply change… especially the war as experienced as “Charlotte”) was born on a cold, Alfred A. Knopf, a division of along the border. He judges it, as blustery March day in 1896. And The Unknown Country: Canada Random House of Canada his title and sub-title suggest, less she continued to be a driving force and Her People. Bruce Hutchi- 2775 Matheson Blvd. East, as a conflict between two nations all her life. After an outstanding son. Oxford University Press, Mississauga, ON L4W 4P7 and more as a civil war – or wars academic career at Queen’s, Char- 386 pages. $19.95 softbound. www.aaknopf.com – between similar peoples. On both lotte joined the Canadian Council In the early years of World War sides there were those of British on Child Welfare in 1920, signifi- II, most Americans were largely Champlain Society and of American origin; there were cantly influencing child welfare unfamiliar with their northern 10 Morrow Ave. #202, militant professionals and hesitant policy and the professionalism neighbour ally. A U.S. publisher Toronto, ON M6R 2J1 militia; and there were Irish with of social work. During the Great commissioned Canadian journalist www.champlainsociety.ca memories of the 1798 Rebellion. Depression she was a key adviser Bruce Hutchison to write a book to Dundurn Group On both sides there were soldiers on unemployment relief policy to enlighten them. Three years later 3 Church St., Suite. 500, deserting to save their skins and prime ministers R. B. Bennett and the work was published in Canada Toronto, ON M5E 1M2 civilians smuggling to make some Mackenzie King. Charlotte was a and won the Governor General’s www.dundurn.com money. Perhaps most tragically, strong advocate for women being Award (first of three for the on both sides there were Indian actively involved politically and in author). Today is stands not as a General Store Publishing House warriors: encouraged, mistrusted, 1950 was challenged into running current report but as a reflective 499 O’Brien Rd. Box 415 manipulated, and ultimately be- for municipal office in Ottawa (she history. Hutchison’s Toronto – more Renfrew, ON K7V 4A6 trayed. Distinguished American was handily elected), becoming British than Britain, Tory, Orange [email protected] historian Alan Taylor, winner of Canada’s first woman mayor in Protestant, anti-French, “the most the Pulitzer Prize and other pres- 1951. She was reelected mayor insular city of its size anywhere, the Heartland Associates tigious awards, uses his extraordi- in 1952 and 1954, and again in largest small town in the world.” – Box 103 RPO Croydon, nary ability to distill the recent and 1960 and 1962. She was Canada’s is today almost unrecognizable. Winnipeg, MB R3M 3S3 reliable research of many scholars woman newsmaker of the year six Indeed, many years later, Hutchison www.hrtlandbooks.com into a comprehensive and compre- times during the 1950s and 1960s. commented “I felt free then to say Ladyslipper Press hensible narrative. As we begin to A truly redoubtable woman! what I wanted to say, without the 15075 County Line Road, mark the 200th anniversary of the nagging dubiety of age; what I Tustin, MI 49688 U.S.A. War of 1812, we will surely be TO READ OR RE-READ thought then I do not think now.” overwhelmed with myriad works The Revenge of the Methodist Nevertheless, portions of his por- Manor Books by academics and by popularizers. Bicycle Company: Sunday Street- trayal of our nation in the 1940s, in Box 294, Grimsby, ON L3M 4G5 In the next few years, if you read cars and Municipal Reform in the 2010s seem not “unknown” but but one book about the War of Toronto, 1888-1897. Christopher fully familiar... Napoleon Publishing/ 1812, let it be this one! Armstrong and H. V. Nelles. Ox- If you’ve never read these Rendezvous Press ford University Press. 214 pages. two wonderful works, thanks to 178 Willowdale Ave, Ste 201, Illustrations. $19.95 softbound. republishing by Oxford University Toronto, ON M2N 4Y8 www.napoleonpublishing.com Published, praised and honoured Press, you have treats in store. And more than thirty years ago – if you read them years ago, read Oxford University Press and since then largely forgotten – them again. 70 Wynford Drive, Don Mills, ON this reprinted short book is still a M3C 1J9 www.oup.com/ca delight. It artfully demonstrates HISTORY NOTED that history can be human and Since our last issue of From the humourous without being factu- Bookshelf, we have received these ally fuzzy. The central issue of fliers and notices describing publi- the time, who should run the street cations of interest: railway and should it run on Sun- Star Songs and Water Spirits: day, can be seen, according to the A Great Lakes Native Reader. co-authors, as “a morality play, a Edited by Victoria Brehm, contest between good and evil … Ladyslipper Press. 536 pages. OUTSPOKEN ADVOCATE [or] as a roaring farce.” Return $27.95. A comprehensive collec- Charlotte: The Last Suffragette. with us now to those thrilling days tion of traditional and contemporary Dave Mullington. General Store of yesteryear, to a late 19th century Great Lakes Native literatures – Publishing House. 408 pages. era in Toronto when political ri- stories, songs, poetry, speeches, Illustrations. $30.00 softbound. valries were fierce, elections hotly autobiography, and fiction – enriched by mu- ISSN 0714-6736 sic, visual arts, journal, Ontario History, is available to individu- and a historic The OHS Bulletin is the newsletter of als for $22.00 per year, member organizations timeline. The Ontario Historical Society (OHS), and institutions and non-member individuals for The Donnelly Documents: An Ontario Vendetta. 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, ON $32.00 and to non-member organizations and Edited by James Reaney. Champlain Society. $39.95 M2N 3Y2, 416.226.9011, Fax 416.226.2740. institutions for $43.00. Inquiries about member- paperbound. This paperbound reprint of one of the ship should be directed to: Christina Perfetto at most popular, but long out-of-print, Champlain volumes Five issues will be published in 2011: [email protected]. February, April, Summer, October and chronicles the notorious feud and murders of the “Black December. February issue copy deadline: Inquiries about submissions and advertising Donnelly” family of Biddulph, Ontario. January 21, 2010. should be directed to: Editor, OHS Bulletin, 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, ON M2N 3Y2, 416.226.9011, [email protected]. TORONTO POSTCARD CLUB Reprinting of articles must be accompanied th by the acknowledgement: Reprinted from 30 ANNUAL SHOW the OHS Bulletin, (issue & date) published Editor: Andrea Izzo; Cemetery News Editor: Sunday, February 27, 2011 by The Ontario Historical Society. All photo Marjorie Stuart; From the Bookshelf Editors: credits and bylines must be retained. 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