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I ss u e 187 M ay 2013
Peterborough’s Hutchinson House Celebrates 175 Years
Saturday, June 22, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation R.R. 6, Hagersville, Ontario The 125th Annual General Meeting and Honours and Awards Ceremony of The Ontario Historical Society in partnership with and hosted by Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation (MNCFN)
Highlights also include…
• Traditional ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Photo PHS the MNCFN’s new community centre utchison House Museum, garden. • Keynote address and First Nations book launch of Don Hwhich is owned and operated To mark this important anniver- Smith’s Mississauga Portraits: Ojibwe Voices from by the Peterborough Historical sary, the PHS held a celebration Nineteenth-Century Canada, including Allan Sherwin, Society (PHS), recently celebrat- with special guests that included author of Bridging Two Peoples: Chief Peter E. Jones ed its 175th anniversary. Built Ken Armstrong, the President of • Unveiling of Battle of York display by the citizens of Peterborough the PHS at the time the museum • Marketplace and exhibits in 1837 to convince Dr. John was developed, restoration ar- Hutchison not to move his chitect Peter John Stokes, OHS Registration and Lunch: $15 • Register by June 14 medical practice to Toronto, the Past President Jean Murray Cole 1.866.955.2755 or [email protected] residence was acquired by the PHS and PHS Honorary President and www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/agm in 1969. current chair of the Ontario Heri- The building was restored to tage Trust, Dr. T.H.B. Symons. the period of occupation by Dr. The PHS is currently undertaking Hutchison and his family, which a fundraising campaign to cover included a lengthy stay by his the cost of ongoing maintenance Historic Plaque to Commemorate cousin Sir Sandford Fleming. and a new period roof. The staff and volunteers operate PHS, established in 1897, was Goulbourn’s Great Fire of 1870 an extensive range of interpretive incorporated through affiliation programs, including open hearth with The Ontario Historical cooking and tours of the period Society in May 1977. Barbara Bottriell chapter in the area’s history. President, Goulbourn Township The cast bronze plaque, which Historical Society features gold lettering against a forest green background, was subsequently rebuilt. When recon- Scott Moffatt, and president of plaque commemorating the funded and produced by the struction began a year after the fire, the historical society, Barbara A Great Fire of 1870 has been Goulbourn Township Historical the site of the village was moved Bottriell, officially unveiled the placed at Village Square in the Society (GTHS), an incorporated more than a kilometre south, and plaque. Also present were District town of Stittsville, which is now member of the OHS since 1986. a new village hub grew around Sector Chief Tod Horricks of the part of the City of Ottawa. The The plaque measures 25” by 21” the railway line and station. A few Fire Department, a large contin- Great Fire devastated thousands and holds special significance homes were rebuilt at the original gent of firefighters, and several fire of acres of Carleton County, killed for Stittsville, as the original vil- site, which became known as Old trucks, including a historic 1927 twelve people, and is an integral lage was destroyed by the fire and Stittsville. fire engine. Of course, in the days The plaque and stand were of the Great Fire, a bucket brigade made for the historical society by would have been the only means Alloy Foundry of Merrickville they had to fight the fire! In This Issue and the installation was done by GTHS’s Board of Directors the City of Ottawa. The unveil- hopes that the plaque will not only President’s Report...... 2 Across the Province...... 5 ing of the plaque took place at a serve as a fitting reminder of an public event called Villagefest on event that significantly impacted New Members and Donors...... 2 September 29th, when area MP the area, but that it will also help Gordon O'Connor, local foster new interest for local history councillors Shad Qadri and within the community.
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www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca think about them for the Museum Award of Excellence in Commu- W e lc o m e President’s Report nity Programming. Do you know of a living history N e w M e m b e r s museum, or a museum that deliv- Dr. Brad Rudachyk, President Andrea Izzo. It falls to them to get ers heritage-based programming, S i n c e D e c e m b e r 2012 [email protected] everything in order, line up the showing excellence in program- judges, and dispatch the nomina- ming, ingenious problem solv- They’re here! They’ve arrived. A tions to them. ing, or site development? Then, Bob Aceti Betty Brannen great big box of wonderful books. Then comes the hard work – take pen in hand or put finger to This is an exciting time for the getting all of us judges to do our keyboard and make a nomination Terrylynn Brant volunteer judges of the Society’s part in a timely fashion. Mind you, for the Russell K. Cooper Living Jason Brock Honours and Awards programme. it’s not that we procrastinate. We History Site or Heritage-Based Adam Carroll So many books – so little time. tend to linger over and savour ev- Museum Award. Brian Charles This year, we are pleased and ery page, whether it be a letter of Are you a member of a munici- Lou Ellen Clement-Hobbs gratified to have received over 40 support, a book, or a journal article. pal council or First Nations council FamilySearch International book nominations across six cat- Across Ontario, good people that knows of a non-profit organi- Dorne Fitzsimmons egories. I am judging but one of have done good work – often with zation that is providing outstand- Michael Flynn them. As I eagerly pour over the little or no thought of remunera- ing service to your region? Then Trevor Fowler hard-won words of our authors, tion. Instead, they have worked please think about nominating it David Geddes I can only image how Cynthia or written for the sheer love of for our Dorothy Duncan Award. Philip Goldring Comacchio, our “From the Book- promoting and developing our Do you live in an Ontario Haliburton Highlands shelf” review editor must feel knowledge and awareness of community whose municipal Quilt Guild number by number. Thank you, the history and heritage of our heritage committee has made History Matters Association Cindy, for your dedication and great province. To my mind, special contributions to heritage Jane Hughes volunteerism. And, thanks also to every nomination already stands as conservation in the recent past? David Hutchinson Pat and Chris Raible, our immedi- a winner and each needs to be Then please take a bit of time Marcus Letourneau ate past editors, who so ably and accorded the fullest respect on that and make a nomination for the B. Erin Monis gently carried on those onerous account alone. Napier Simpson Jr. Award of Merit. Jennifer Morgan duties so faithfully for so many Congratulations and good luck to For our individual and business Carson Murphy years. this year’s nominees. Well done. awards, I respectfully draw your Niagara Escarpment Executive Director Rob Our awards programme contin- attention to our website. Biosphere Fund Leverty likes to call our Honours ues to grow apace. Certainly, it The Society’s Honours and The Northern Ontario and Awards programme one of the is very strong and getting stron- Awards programme truly is one Railroad Museum Foundation Society’s “flagships.” He is right. ger each year in the Awards for of our flagship initiatives. It Sharon O’Shea One of the highlights at our AGM Authors category. This is great provides the OHS with a much- John Rae for me personally is the awards and wonderful news – I really do valued opportunity to celebrate and J. Don Ross ceremony. like receiving big boxes of great recognize those who have St. Augustine’s Seminary This programme allows OHS books! Going forward, it would be contributed significantly to the Silver Mountain and Area to acknowledge and celebrate wonderful to see equal growth in preservation and promotion of Historical Society the achievements of our fellow the other three categories: organi- Ontario’s history and heritage. Sudbury Regional Ontarians in four major categories: zations, individuals, and business. For next year, let’s see if we can Police Museum Awards for Non-Profit Organiza- This is where you can help. make our judges busier than ever Susan Sullivan tions, Awards for Individuals, Do you know of a historical soci- in all of our categories. Emiko Sumi Award for Business, and Awards ety or heritage group that has made Thank you to all involved in Town of South Bruce Peninsula for Authors. an outstanding contribution to the making the Honours and Awards Toronto Public Library It is a major undertaking and a field of history? Please consider programme a vital part of the Paul Douglas Turner vital initiative. Your Society is nominating them for the Scadding work and mission of The Ontario Larry Waters most fortunate in having Direc- Award of Excellence next year. Historical Society. Tammy Weavers tor Ian Radforth as programme Do you know of a non-profit Now, it’s back to that great big Ian White chair (as well as past chair Sharon public museum in Ontario that has box of wonderful books... Elliot Worsfold Jaeger), ably assisted by shown excellence in community Communications Coordinator involvement and planning? Please D o n o r s
Bill Aird (Frances) Jane Irwin Rosemary Ambrose Rob Leverty, Executive Director Robert & Virginia Atkins June 18, 1941 – February 7, 2013 [email protected] Thomas Bastedo Michael Bliss Patrick R Carstens Canada has lost a ing the relocation of June Dafoe respected scholar and Ontario’s historic Joy Davis dedicated champion of cemeteries. After five Hilary Dawson heritage preservation. years of research- Honor de Pencier OHS is saddened by ing and writing about Dorothy Duncan the unexpected death Canada’s historic cem- Ross Fair of Dr. Jane Irwin on eteries, she completed Donald Gain Thursday, February 7, the definitive national Barbara Goldring following a stroke. book on this issue Old W N Goodspeed On behalf of the Canadian Cemeteries: Torrance Henderson OHS, I had the great Places of Memory Richard Kilbourne honour and privilege (Firefly, 2007). Naresh Khosla to work with Jane for Jane is deeply missed Paul King over two decades. and left us far too soon. Richard Lucas She was a life mem- We will remember Donna Maine ber of the OHS who her incredible integ- Marjorie McLeod volunteered her di- rity, warm smile, keen Joan Miles verse skills to work mind, clear insight Marie O’Connor tirelessly on behalf of and consistent friend- Garry Peters community organiza- ship. She graciously Chris & Pat Raible tions, including two OHS affiliated Station. offered us her encouragement Geoffrey Reaume societies: the Burlington Historical Jane was always generous with and enthusiasm and always told Elizabeth Ruth Redelmeier Society (BHS, incorporated 1983) her time and wisdom, serving as the inconvenient truth on heritage John Sheehan and the Friends of Freeman Station an expert advisor to and workshop preservation. B H Snitman (FOFS, incorporated 2011). Jane partner with OHS on built heritage Jane dedicated her life to making Jean & Arthur Spinney was a long-time active member and cemetery issues. She had a Ontario a more decent and civi- Marjorie Stuart of the BHS, recently serving as its deep understanding of the constant lized society. OHS sends its con- Victor Styrmo archivist and director of its digital challenges and threats to Ontario’s dolences and best wishes to Jane’s Emiko Sumi collections. Jane was also a found- history. Jane was a donor to the family, including her husband Francis Vink ing member of the FOFS, working OHS Cemetery Defence Fund and Richard Bachmann, three children, Ross Wallace to preserve and restore Burlington’s a strong supporter of our struggle and five granddaughters. Dale Wilson 1906 Grand Trunk Railway for the public interest concern-
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Rob Leverty, Executive Director historical societies that, as not- [email protected] for-profit corporations, own and manage museums or museum I am pleased to report that on collections. Many museums that Saturday, February 23rd, the OHS are owned and managed by a local Board of Directors incorporated municipality or a regional/county through affiliation the Haliburton government are also members Highlands Quilt Guild and the of the Society. In addition, OHS Silver Mountain and Area membership includes non- Historical Society (west of Thunder government organizations such Bay). Congratulations to the many as “Friends of Museums,” which volunteers of these two not-for- act in partnership with and/or are profit corporations, dedicated independent advocates for govern- Photo Rob Leverty to preserving and promoting ment-owned museums. OHS participated in the third National Conference of the Italian- Ontario’s history. OHS also has organizational Canadian Archive Project (ICAP). This conference, titled “From Concept to The OHS is currently processing members with privately owned Incorporation,” was held at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Montréal and many new applications for incorpo- museums. I recently visited two included a screening of the documentary “The Italian Question.” Seen ration of historical organizations, such museums: The Sheffield here (left to right) are: Dr. Gabriele Scardellato, The Mariano A. Elia Chair which involves citizens residing in Park Black History and Cultural in Italian-Canadian Studies at York University; Caroline Di Cocco, Chair, all regions of the province. Museum (see page 4) and the John ICAP Executive Committee; and Enrico Padula, Consul General of Italy In 2011, the Government of Freeman Walls Historic Site and (Montréal) and Permanent Representative of Italy on the Council of In- Ontario requested that the OHS Underground Railroad Museum, ternational Civil Aviation Organization, an agency of the United Nations. and the Ontario Genealogical which includes the still-active Dr. Scardellato is a long-time OHS member, donor and workshop lead- Society (OGS) jointly identify the cemetery on site, established in er, and a former Editor of the Society’s scholarly journal, Ontario History exact locations of all unregistered 1846 (see page 4). Thank you to (1999-2003). Caroline Di Cocco was elected to the OHS Board of cemeteries in Ontario, in order for curators Carolyn Wilson and Dr. Directors in 2009 and presently serves as Second Vice-President. the Province to register them. In Bryan Walls, respectively, for in- The Italian-Canadian Archive Project was formed to establish a national 2012, the two societies submitted viting OHS to work together more strategy to ensure the long-term preservation of Italian-Canadian archi- to the Ontario Government de- effectively to help our museum val records and to outreach to interested individuals, community groups, tailed lists of unregistered cemeter- members protect, preserve, and organizations, and institutions across Canada who share an interest in ies in the Districts and Counties of interpret Ontario’s history. this undertaking. The Montréal meeting also celebrated the launch of the Algoma, Brant, Bruce, Carleton, The OHS has closed its financial ICAP website: www.icap.ca. To make a donation or for further information, Cochrane, Dundas and Durham. I books for 2012 and I can report please contact 416.663.5454 or email [email protected]. am pleased to report that on March that the Society has recorded a fis- 7th, OHS and OGS officially cal surplus with positive net assets. Photo Rob Leverty added to that list both Elgin and Our chartered accountant reported Essex Counties. Thank you to the that “in 2012 subscriptions to the volunteers who have worked tire- scholarly journal Ontario History lessly on this project and to OGS increased by 18%, while member- Executive Director Sarah Newitt. ship income rose 22% and this In recent months I have repre- increase was all in non-affiliate sented the OHS at the following memberships.” The OHS also in- events and meetings: corporated twelve new affiliated • Ontario Black History societies in 2012, and, in the past Society’s (incorporated 1979) 26 months, incorporated through Annual Kick-Off Brunch for affiliation 28 not-for-profit histori- Black History Month with an OHS cal corporations across Ontario. book table; 2012 saw the successful comple- • Incorporation meetings in the tion of two important projects – Township of Algonquin Highlands the War of 1812-14 Bicenten- and the Town of Penetanguishene; nial Website and the “2012 – A On February 14th, the OHS attended the Mississaugas of the New • A workshop organized by the Year of History” Conference – Credit First Nation’s (MNCFN) 3rd Annual Historical Gathering. Seen Ontario Heritage Trust to assist that could not have been realized here (left to right) are conference presenters Donald B. Smith, author the Glengarry Fencibles Trust without the third-party support of and historian; Matthew Wilkinson, historian, Heritage Mississauga; (incorporated 2010) in developing donated goods and services total- Jane French, Museum Administrator, City of Toronto; Carolyn King, a business plan and reuse options ling $21,110. Special thanks are Geomatics Environmental Technician, MNCFN; Margaret Sault, for the Bishop’s House, estab- due to the organizations, institu- Director, Research, Lands & Membership, MNCFN; and conference lished at Saint Raphael’s in 1826; tions, and corporations who offered emcee Max King, former principal, Lloyd S. King Elementary School. • The 3rd Annual National Con- invaluable in-kind contributions. Andrea Izzo, OHS Communications Coordinator, led an OHS profes- ference for the Italian-Canadian General financial donations to sional development workshop entitled “Teaching History – the War of Archive Project (see photo, right); OHS increased last year in compar- 1812-14” for teachers at the Lloyd S. King Elementary School, as part of • A promotional table with the ison to 2011 by 26%, not including the MNCFN Education Department’s 16th Annual Education Conference. Jack Munroe Historical Society the late Helen Marie Smibert’s MNCFN, which is located south of Brantford, will host The Ontario of Elk City (incorporated 2009) at gift of 500 shares of Imperial Oil, Historical Society’s 125th Annual General Meeting and Honours and the Prospectors & Developers of which were valued at $20,755.00 Awards Ceremony, featuring Donald Smith and Allan Sherwin. Please see Canada Convention in Toronto; on the date of transfer. I will also page 1 for further information. • Heritage Day Reception for re- report to our auditors that OHS cent OHS donors and volunteers; volunteers increased their donated • The Mississaugas of the New hours in 2012, recording approxi- Credit First Nation’s Third Annual mately 9,100 hours in support of Historical Gathering; the Society’s activities. • An OHS professional develop- The OHS could never fulfill its ment workshop for educators at the provincial mandate without the Lloyd S. King Elementary School. contributions of its members,
• OHS workshop in partnership Ontario History subscribers, Photo Carol Agnew with Voyageur Heritage Network, volunteers, and generous donors. hosted by the Dionne Quints We appreciate your continued Museum in North Bay; support. • Site visit with the curator of I look forward to seeing you on The Honourable Jean Augustine congratulated Dorothy Duncan, for- Discovery North Bay Museum; Saturday, June 22nd, at our 125th mer Executive Director of the OHS, after presenting her with the Queen • Site visit at Penetanguishene AGM, Honours and Awards Cer- Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at the Final Presentation Gala held Centennial Museum and emony, and much more, hosted by on Accession Day, February 6 at Roy Thomson Hall, hosted by The Archives, which included the the Mississaugas of the New Credit Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Her museum’s curator and the Mayor First Nation. To learn more about Honour Mrs. Ruth Ann Onley. Dorothy's citation read: “Dr. Dorotny of Penetanguishene; this important event, please see Duncan, for your long and dedicated leadership with The Ontario Histori- The OHS has a large and com- the front page, or visit the Society cal Society, and your valued contributions to the preservation and pro- plex museum membership that online at www.ontariohistorical motion of Ontario's heritage I am pleased to present you with the Queen is ever-growing. It includes society.ca. Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.”
May 2013 OHS Bulletin Page 3 Museum News “Born Again” Barn Will Samis [email protected] Dr. John Carter 93 years and 3,200 metres separated two milestones in the community of Sowerby in northern Ontario. Both OHS Museums Committee events took a great deal of planning, hard work, and considerable vision to pull off. But pull it off they did, [email protected] with style and justifiable pride. No persons witnessed both events but many posts and beams did. The two events were the construction of a unique 12-sided barn in 1919 and the recent official opening of the moved Editor’s Note: and fully restored barn in 2012. “Museum Milestones” is compiled The 1919 event probably included Thomas Priestman Cordukes, a 60-year-old independent-thinking and coordinated by Dr. John Carter, farmer, his family, and perhaps some neighbours who had helped him build his unique 12-sided barn. The who will invite members of Ontario’s order of events probably included moving the livestock into the new barn and securing the doors against the museum community to prepare ar- approaching winter weather. ticles, and will also provide editorial The 2012 event was a grand two-day affair attended by several hundred people that included several comments and footnotes pertaining of Thomas's descendants, politicians from three levels of government, poets, storytellers, musicians and to important happenings across the vocalists from far and wide. Dr. John Carter brought congratulations from The Ontario Historical Society, province. Please send articles and as did Jon Radjokovich, who was instru- ideas for inclusion in future issues to mental in the barn’s restoration. Jennine [email protected]. Goodmurphy, a granddaughter of Thomas, spoke on behalf of the Cordukes family. MP Museum Milestones Carol Hughes, MPP Mike Mantha, and Mayor The John R. Park Homestead cel- Gil Reeves shared congratulations on behalf of ebrates its 35th year as a museum in their governments. 2013, 25 of which former OHS Presi- The first evening featured a charity auction Photo Dave Ratz dent Janet Cobban has been curator. that resulted in the donation of artifacts and Congratulations to the Essex Region money for a small museum that will tell this Conservation Authority and to Janet unique building’s story. on these achievements. The second day started with the regular Nearly 100 people attended a farmers’ market and a barbecue. The evening reception to celebrate Valerie Buckie’s included speeches and the official twine-cut- 25th year as curator at the Park ting ceremony, followed by the sweet sounds House Museum. The event was of stringed and brass instruments and inspir- organized by Park House volunteers ing, humourous and entertaining sounds of human voices raised in perfect harmony and prose. Applause and was held at the Amherstburg and laughter filled the spaces between acts. Entertainers for the evening were Sheesham and Lotus from Legion on November 4. Kingston, while local and regional talents included local farmer Dennis Kirby, storyteller and poet Charlie 2013 marks the 175th anniversary Smith, and vocalists Loyal Beggs, Sarah Beggs, and Anne Trivers. of the 1838 Upper Canadian Rebel- The stable of the barn will house a small museum as well as a regular farmer’s market, already active since lion. The impact of this unrest was felt June 2012. The main mow space – with a capacity of 275 – will function as a multi-purpose, three-season in many communities. Museums and community venue. It has already been used for several weddings and a variety of events. Heritage Centres throughout Ontario This unique historic site is located in Sowerby, about an hour east of Sault Ste Marie. It is officially known have an opportunity to again tell these as the Cordukes/Weber 12 sided barn and is currently in the process of being designated. Thomas Cordukes stories and to interpret these events. A was the designer and builder, and Kent and Kathy Weber donated the structure to the community. It is lo- rebellion-themed issue of Australasian cated adjacent to the 1896 Sowerby Hall. The heritage committee, which moved and restored this nationally Canadian Studies has just been pub- significant building, manages the hall and the barn to mutual benefit as the hall contains a fully equipped lished. This special journal contains kitchen. Will Samis, curator of the barn, can be contacted at [email protected]. six never before printed articles with extensive graphics, a comprehensive Footnotes ter and discuss local museum question: When will the Ministry bibliography of over 1,000 reference In 2012, as I travelled the network meetings. It is probable be involving its museum clients materials, and two book reviews. If highways and byways to many that many of the same comments in consultation and collabora- you are planning an exhibit or special Ontario community museums, and questions about process and tion about the future direction of event to mark this anniversary, then numerous curators and admin- what is next will be echoed in all CMOG? Similarly, a statement on you may want to acquire copies of this istrators told me that they were geographic regions by those im- HODG and its future should also publication for your museum library or overwhelmed by the Ministry’s pacted and affected. This begs the be issued. gift shop. For more information about Museum Standards Review. It this new rebellion resource, please was suggested that all CMOG contact contact editor Dr. Robyn museums across the province Morris at [email protected]. should liaise about this mat- Photo Rob Leverty
Photo Rob Leverty OHS Past President Dr. Bryan E Walls stands in front of the 1846 Log Love history? Here’s your opportunity to walk through it! At Sheffield Cabin at the John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Rail- Park Black History & Cultural Museum, you can journey through the lives road Museum. John Freeman Walls, a fugitive slave from North Carolina, of early Black men and women who settled in the last northern termi- built this cabin in 1846 on land purchased from the Refugee Home nals of the Underground Railroad and Great Lakes waterways. Travel Society. This organization was founded by the abolitionist Henry Bibb, the Heritage Walk, visiting seven display buildings featuring pioneer life publisher of the Voice of the Fugitive, and the famous Josiah Henson. The and homesteading, an early church, a one-room schoolhouse, the black cabin subsequently served as a terminal of the Underground Railroad memorabilia doll house, black contributions to sports, military (from civil and the first meeting place of the Puce Baptist Church. Although many war and buffalo soldiers to WW I & II) and marine heritage. Watch for former slaves returned to the United States following the American Civil future building projects including “a living history” of our African Begin- War; Walls and his family choose to remain in Canada. The story of their nings. Come and walk the paths of history with Black kings and queens, struggles forms the basis of the book, The Road That Led to Somewhere slaves and freed men and women. At Sheffield Park Black History & by Dr. Bryan E. Walls, C.M., O. Ont. Cultural Museum, you will experience ‘yesterday’ that will change your The site is a major tourist attraction and educational field study ‘tomorrow’! destination for students. It also features a family ancestral burial ground Sheffield Park Black History & Cultural Museum is located at 241 Clark dating back to the 19th century. For further information, please visit Street in Clarksburg, Ontario. The 2013 season runs from May 7 to Oc- www.undergroundrailroadmuseum.com. Learn more about Dr. Walls’ tober 12. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am work on the OHS website’s Forging Freedom section (Walls family to 3:30 pm. Contact 519.599.6226 or [email protected]. Visit the history), and see also “The William Still Story” at www.pbs.org/wned/ website at www.sheffieldparkblackhistorymuseum.webs.com. underground-railroad.
Page 4 OHS Bulletin May 2013 nouncement that a network of repainted its local heritage plaque waterfront parks will be named commemorating Fergus’ Carnegie Across the Province the “Harry Barrett Waterfront Library, the “Founding of Arthur”, Park System.” Well done, and our and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian best wishes for many more happy, Church – the only of its kind in Good news for Stephen Leacock’s Educational Resources, founded healthy years to all the celebrants! Ontario with a Gaelic translation. mythical “Mariposa,” the com- 25 years ago, are joining forces for Congratulations to OHS affiliate This was made possible through munity featured in his Sunshine a combined celebration at Humber London and Middlesex Historical collaboration with the Centre Sketches of a Little Town, penned College (Highway 27 campus) on Society on the publication of Wellington Heritage Committee a century ago. Three area cultural May 23 and 24. Watch for further Marvin L. Simner’s The Heart and the Arthur and District His- institutions have received well- details. of Wortley Village: From Crown torical Society. Congratulations! deserved support funding from It is not just organizations Land to Urban Community. Learn Want to keep more up to date federal and/or provincial govern- and institutions with important more at www.londonheritage.ca/ with historical happenings across ments for upgrades and expan- anniversaries – many individual londonmiddlesexhistoricalsociety Ontario? Follow the Ontario sions. This includes the Orillia members are celebrating as well. The Simcoe County Historical Historical Society on Facebook by Museum of Art and History, lo- The Richmond Hill Historical Association is calling for stu- “Liking” our page! cated in the Sir Samuel Steele Society honoured Doris Leno dent nominations for the Andrew The spring season begins with Building; the Orillia Opera House; (98 years) and Alice Dewsbury (95 Hunter Award for 2013 offered a host of events, and here is just and Leacock’s beloved summer years), both founding members of for historical research on Simcoe a sampling; contact your local home on Brewery Bay. The City the Society, as well as Marion County in two categories: museum, heritage group or histori- of Orillia, residents, and vigor- French, Grace Bly and Phyllis essay entries must be postmarked cal society to learn more about the ous fundraising campaigns have Sayers, all celebrating 90 years. by April 22, and undergradu- history of your community: all supported the projects. The Oakville Historical Society mem- ate theses must be postmarked • June 10: The Markham Museum hopes to re-open in the ber Harry Barrett, who served 13 by June 30. www.simcoecounty Historical Society and Markham spring, and recently featured Mark years as mayor, was honoured history.ca. Museum host a Pot-Luck Dinner in Fletcher, David Jefferies, and Jane on his 87th birthday with the an- The year 2012 was an exciting the Pavilion at the Museum at 6:30 Sorenson, who presented “OMAH one in Haileybury p.m.: 905.294.4576. Reborn: Sir Samuel Steele Build- as the 90th an- • June 16: London’s Eldon ing, Past, Present and Future.” niversary of the House is hosting a Strawberry Tea Meanwhile, at the Stephen great fire of 1922 with sittings at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 Leacock Museum, it will be “busi- was commemo- p.m. Reservations: 519.661.5169. ness as usual” until after Labour rated with many • June 20: Annual Glengarry Day when work begins, with a special events in Historical Society Picnic, Stone reopening by April 2014. Con- addition to the House Point, Glen Walter, at 6:00 gratulations to everyone involved! Photo Rob Leverty annual activities p.m. glengarryhistoricalsociety.com Congratulations also to the of the Hailey- • June 22: Ontario Historical West Toronto Junction Historical bury Heritage Society Annual General Meeting Society (WTJHS) on winning two Museum. Visitors (see front page). Heritage Toronto Awards 2012 from across North • July 6: Stayner’s 16th Annual (Community Heritage Award and America returned, Heritage Day. Visit stayner the Members’ Choice Award). including seven heritagesociety.com to learn more. WTJHS incorporated through survivors of the • July 19: The Haileybury affiliation with the OHS in 1981. fire who attended Heritage Museum hosts the annual Doors Open Ontario has an- the Commemo- “Banana Split Day” from 11:30 nounced an exciting lineup of 55 rative Dinner: a.m. to 2 p.m.: 705.672.2551. events across the province, ranging Beatrice (Porter) from April until October. Three Couillard, Donald new events are joining the pro- Mills, Queenie gram this year. Innisfil, Northum- (Neal) Linton, Want More Event Info? berland and Bradford West Gwil- Margaret (Jack) The OHS now has an online limbury are hosting events to tell Smith, Lawrence events calendar at: the stories of their local heritage. On Sunday, March 3rd, the OHS and the Jack Munroe Kruger, Jean Learn more at www.doorsopen Historical Society of Elk City (JMHSEC) participated (Gibson) Black www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca ontario.on.ca. Consider volunteer- in a special promotional event for exhibitors from and Bogart Leslie. Please bookmark the site ing with Doors Open Ontario in northeastern Ontario at the Prospectors & Develop- Several survi- and check for heritage your local community! ers of Canada convention in Toronto. Pictured are vors who were events in your area! It is also appropriate to recog- (left to right): George Lefebvre, JMHSEC’s Secretary; unable to attend nize some important anniversaries Myrna Hayes, Treasurer; and Terry Fiset, President. received a cer- Send your event listings across the province, including George is holding a beautiful pencil sketch of a tificate and a and information to: Limerick Township in Hastings training photo of Jack Munroe that JMHSEC has two-page poem County celebrating 125 years, graciously donated to the OHS’s library. written by the late OHS Bulletin and the King Township Historical The Elk Lake Community Forest, established in 1992, Hartley Houston. [email protected] Society marking 40 years and still was the driving force in the creation of the JMHSEC, Wellington going strong. Two well-known which incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation County Historical groups, the Ontario Urban Forest through affiliation with the OHS in November 2009. Society is proud Council, founded 50 years ago, For further information, please contact 705.678.2237 to announce it and the Association for Canadian or [email protected] has refinished and
a new model to provide ongoing in 1902 and by 1921, construction Letter to the Editor: support for essential transporta- of a line north to James Bay was tions services for the Polar Bear started; an extension to James Bay Northern Ontarians Protest Express. Millions of dollars will was opened in 1932. In 1946, the be lost in Northern Ontario with- line became the Ontario Northland Northlander Railway Closure out the Northlander, the politicians Railway (ONR). say. As a Northerner, I was very Early in 2012, Rick Bartolucci, interested in the shutdown of the Minister of Northern Development Northlander, as I have ridden it At first blush, the final days of crying because "their train" would and Mines said "our priority is to often. It was only by embedding the Ontario Northland Railway's never come back. The train was, invest in areas that matter most to myself as an author-historian- (ONR) Northlander passenger rail and is, an important part of living northerners, such as health care, reporter on that the final train run service, shut-down last September, in the north, especially in the win- education, northern highways and Sept. 27-28 that I glimpsed the real appeared to be a very simple story. ter. It also helped businesses in the the Northern Ontario Heritage story. It is very complex and is the Over 1,200 Northerners fought North, mayors and reeves stated Fund." He had given up on the focus of a book I am working on. the closure of the railway that had during a public campaign. ONR Northern Ontario, residents Visit www.ournorthernontario.ca provided passenger rail service for The Polar Bear Express from said. Bartolucci: "they've disman- as information, interviews, pho- over a century between Northern Cochrane and Moosonee, which tled a 100-year-old company that tographs, video clips, and other Ontario and Toronto, by standing runs five days a week and six days built Northern Ontario." archival materials from train riders silent while the train went by at nu- a week in summer, has been pre- The belated passenger rail line are added throughout 2013. merous crossings. Many of them served as Ontario intends to keep began as the Temiskaming and had their children in arms and were this service going and will develop Northern Ontario (T&NO) railway Wayne F. LeBelle, Field, ON
May 2013 OHS Bulletin Page 5 Congratulations to the Leeds & Corporal Alfred Gyde Heaven Grenville Branch of the Ontario was born in Oakville in 1899. In Cemetery News Genealogical Society and the 1915, he enlisted and lied about his Leeds & Grenville Genealogical age. A year later, he was awarded Society. They have undertaken a Military Medal for gallant con- Marjorie Stuart, Editor Donations Needed for the to restore the House of Industry duct. He died of his wounds in [email protected] OHS Cemetery Defence Fund! Cemetery—now known as Maple Shrewsbury, England, on April View Lodge Cemetery—in 21, 1917, and was buried in Concern has been raised The resources of the OHS are constantly Athens. The actual boundaries and Shrewsbury General Cemetery. over the construction of challenged as we try to defend threatened number of burials are unknown; Alfred’s family placed a monu- a four-lane road paral- cemeteries across the province. We can’t do although a map dated 1897 exists. ment at his burial site. Unfortu- lel to Green Lane in it alone. All donations receive a tax receipt. It is believed that this registered nately, the monument deterio- Sharon. This could have cemetery was in use until 1946. rated and became almost illegible. an impact on the historic The House of Industry was built Military historian Philip Morris Sharon Burying Ground in 1895. In 1926, it became the discovered the monument and, or the Children of Peace Burying during construction at the for- Old Peoples Home for the United with the assistance of Canadian Ground, a registered cemetery. mer site of St. Paul’s Angli- Counties and in 1971, the name military historian Floyd Low, ar- Possible alternative routes exist can Church and Cemetery in was changed to Maple Leaf Lodge. ranged to have a military headstone for the road, including along the Chatham. The church was moved Concern has been raised that placed by the Commonwealth War north boundary of the cemetery or from its original location in 1861, Sunnidale Pioneer Cemetery in Graves Commission. through its south portion. and all remains were to have been Sunnidale, now Clearview Town- Kingston’s Cataraqui Cemetery The Bruce County Genea- reinterred at Maple Leaf Ceme- ship, was unregistered. A search is seeking provincial heritage logical Society has an exciting tery. An archaeological assessment of the records determined that designation. The cemetery, es- competition titled “Tombstone of the site must now be made to the cemetery is registered under tablished in 1850, was one of the Challenge,” to identify unusual determine the quantity and origin the name Old Zion Presbyterian first to follow the rural or garden tombstones in Bruce County. The of remaining bodies. The costs of Cemetery. Cemeteries do not design. This is a well-maintained categories: the most distinctive or the archaeological assessment, move but they do often have name and active registered cemetery bizarre stone; the most outlandish, removal and re-interment of the changes! containing the burial plot of Sir colourful, romantic or poignant remains are the responsibility of Congratulations to Ross Wallace John A. Macdonald. Provincial epitaph; the most famous person; a the present owner. This is another and Bill Warnica! They rec- designation is sought to ensure relatively unknown character who reason to register all burial sites. ognized an Innisfil settler by that the cemetery’s unique design made a mark in the outside world; Furthermore, burials s--hould be placing a monument on the grave is acknowledged and protected. an epitaph known to be chosen by recorded on the municipality’s of Jeremiah Graham Soules, who The cemetery has been recognized the person before death; the stone official town plan and on deeds. died in 1911. He was buried in with historic designation by Parks or epitaph most detailed about the Buyers beware: disinterments in an unmarked plot in St. James Canada and the Historic Sites and person’s life; the stone or epitaph the past were not always thorough, United Cemetery, a registered Monuments Board of Canada. most descriptive of the person’s and maps and records—if they still cemetery located in Stroud. Diane Clendenan, my co-chair occupation; and the tombstone exist—are not always accurate! Jeremiah’s family settled in on the Cemetery Registration naming the most family members. The MacNaughton Family Innisfil in 1822. It was not an Project, recently led a discussion The contest ends September 15, has been working with the easy life; his wife and infant group for the Simcoe County 2013. Photos and a descriptive Registrar of Cemeteries and the daughter died in 1855 and were Branch of the OGS. We both essay of the findings are -wel City of Vaughan to register the buried in another plot within the participated in a telecast meeting come. Send entries to: Tombstone MacNaughton Family Cemetery, cemetery. Jeremiah spent most of the Hamilton Branch. Ontario Challenge 2013, Bruce County which was the subject of possible of his life at Big Bay Point as a cemetery registration and closure, Genealogical Society, Box 1083, closure in 1996. The developer carpenter and kept a daily diary problem solving, symbolism and Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0 or online worked with the City to preserve recording names and events in at www.rootsweb.com/~onbcgs. the site. Rev. Peter MacNaughton Innisfil, now held in the Simcoe ‘Cemetery’ cont’d page 8... Burials have been discovered and his family are buried there. County Archives.
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Page 6 OHS Bulletin May 2013 granted” routes, buildings, sites, Society’s website, noted above, monuments and artworks produced where a digitized index to this and From The Bookshelf by the city’s women and about its earlier editions can also be found. women. Any portion of the walk will amaze and enlighten, but this The Henry Farm, Oriole: An Dr. Cynthia Comacchio of “outcomes-based learning” in small book also provides more Early Settlement of North York. [email protected] Ontario schools in the 1990s than 80 biographical sketches and Jeanne Hopkins, Paper; 95 pp. (Carol Anne Wien and Curt a list of additional resources. As $20. [email protected] Dudley-Marling). Historians and such, it will be tremendously use- Originally published in 1987 educators will find much to delve ful to educators as well as readers under the auspices of Henry Farm into in this impressive anthology. of women’s history in the local and Community Interest Association, provincial contexts. this clear and concise historical IMPORTANCE OF PLACE: sketch of the hamlet of Oriole ARTIST-AUTHOR-ACTIVISTS Ghost Road and Other provides a useful entry into the Forgotten Stories of Windsor. early nineteenth-century pioneer Joe’s Ontario. Mendelson Joe. Marty Gervais. Biblioasis. 200 pp; settlements that established the ECW Press. Hardcover; 93 pp. Cloth, $38; Trade Paper, $23. flourishing city of North York. $30. www.ecwpress.com www.biblioasis.com Oriole itself was “planted” at the Few Torontonians are unfamiliar Award-winning Windsor Star corner of what are now Leslie with Mendelson Joe: a musician, journalist, poet, photographer, Street and Sheppard Avenue; at artist, social commentator, activist author, and editor Marty the time, in 1806, it occupied the and self-defined “ecological -gad Gervais also bears the distinction of centre of a logging and lumbering fly” who contributed immeasur- having been appointed Windsor’s industry. Curiously, the hamlet did ably to the city’s cultural and polit- first Poet Laureate in 2012. As a not take on its poetic name until ical scenes for at least forty years. companion work to the best-selling a full century later, when it was He explains his creative impulses, Rumrunners (Biblioasis, 2009), christened after Oriole Lodge, the in his own inimitable way, as a this book is a collection of stories residence of local entrepreneur HISTORY OF EDUCATION self-taught musician since 1955 drawn from the history and lore of George Stewart Henry, who had and a painter since 1975, “I exist the Windsor-Essex County region. himself named his home in honour Schooling in Transition: therefore I art.” This gorgeous pro- In a mere 200 pages, the author has of the large number of orioles in Readings in Canadian History duction should rightly introduce gathered roughly 100 photographs the area. Also intriguing is the “ep- of Education. Sara Z. Burke and him to new generations of Ontario that illustrate and illuminate the ilogue” to the pioneer story, “And Patrice Milewski, eds. University citizens, both within and most “forgotten stories”—spanning the Then We Came,” which recounts of Toronto Press. Paper; 423 pp. definitely outside the GTA. Most 18th through the 20th centuries to how the Henry Farm, in 1962, $50. www.utppublishing.com of the landscape paintings repro- the present—that are enchantingly became a $58 million “model Thanks in no small part to the duced here are acrylic on canvas; detailed here. Among the high- community” developed to shelter vision, initiative and legacy of all are breathtaking reflections of lights of these “forgotten stories” and nurture young Baby Boomers Egerton Ryerson, education in the province’s raw natural beauty, are those that recount the Windsor just starting their own families, of Ontario has a rich and complex our most significant resource, and connections of two eminently whom Jeanne Hopkins was herself history that precedes Confedera- one that we tend to take so much well-known political leaders: one. The memories included in this tion. This collection is national in for granted. In a contextual intro- American hero Abraham Lincoln section reveal homesteading of a scope, and the editors, both noted duction, David Silcox, CEO of and local hero Paul Martin Senior. different sort, but it was “pioneer- historians of education, have cho- Sotheby’s Canada, aptly captures Gervais’s thoughtful and very per- ing” nonetheless. This history is sen carefully in order to represent the nature and scope of the artist’s sonal introduction, “A History We also well-illustrated with numer- regional differences, the various work by describing these paintings Don’t Know,” is itself a must-read ous maps, photographs and other levels of schooling from primary as “a suite, a set of variations, a for local and public historians. historical illustrations. through post-secondary, and his- body of work that is unified by a torical changes and continuities. As distinct vision and a way of seeing IMPORTANCE OF PLACE: Personalizing Place: In Defence they note in their historiographical things that is accomplished and LOCAL HISTORIES of Local History, the Kingston introductory essay, many of the original.” This is Joe’s Ontario; Case. Donald Swainson. Bob issues important in the colonial era, we are fortunate that it is also ours. Historical Notes: Yearbook Hilderley and Brian S. Osborne, in Ryerson’s time, at the start of Edition. Bruce County Historical eds. Quarry Heritage Books, “Canada’s Century,” in the heady Toronto Women: A Walk Society. Paper; coil-bound, 93 2012. Paper; 310 pp. $35. days of post Second World War Through History. Pat Staton. pp. $10. www.brucecounty www.quarrypress.com socioeconomic expansion, and as Green Dragon Press. Paper; 144 history.on.ca/publications The late Queen’s Univer- the new millennium approached, pp. $22. greendragonpress.com The Bruce County Historical Pat Staton’s name is another that Society, one of OHS’s liveliest remain matters of intensive public ‘Bookshelf’ cont’d page 8... concern in our own moment. In 24 is renowned and respected in local member groups, has produced essays, this compilation effectively and provincial historical circles. this special “yearbook” edition of presents a broad range of scholar- As a feminist activist, educator, collected brief essays about Bruce Please Note: More extensive re- ship, both generationally and in author, founder and publisher of County by Society members. Thir- views of a number of books relat- ing to the history of our province are terms of region and topic. There Green Dragon Press and founding teen essays bring to light various found in each issue of Ontario History, are nine essays on schooling in member of the Ontario Women’s moments in local history, focus- published by the OHS. Ontario, including two on History Network, her contribu- ing on the development of towns: The prices of books referred to on this Ryerson’s influence (Neil - Mc tions to history education, espe- Elmbank, Kincardine, Dobbinton, page may or may not include shipping Donald; R.D. Gidney and D.A. cially as relevant to the role, status Inverhuron, Tara; local institutions or taxes. All prices are in Canadian dol- lars unless otherwise noted. Lawr); editor Sara Burke’s exami- and work of women in Ontario, (the 32nd Regiment of Bruce; The How do we select books to be nation of late nineteenth-century are exemplary. This latest con- Donnelly Museum; the Sauble reviewed? Our criteria are simple: we co-education at the University of tribution literally takes women’s Clipper; the Sons of Scotland); review all recently published books Toronto; a much-needed “revisit- history to the streets of Toronto, individuals and experiences (pio- relating to the history of this prov- ing” of the French-language con- guiding readers through a fascinat- neering, the Tiverton Fall Fair, ince that are sent to us by publishers, authors or readers. To submit a book troversy in early twentieth century ing walking tour of eight Toronto “The Surgeon Dentist” and “John to be reviewed, forward a copy to: Ontario (Jack D. Cecillon); and neighbourhoods to “uncover” Stewart’s Rebellion Experiences”). From the Bookshelf, 34 Parkview Ave., a thought-provoking discussion and recover the largely “taken for For ordering information, see the Willowdale, ON M2N 3Y2.
SCUGOG CARRYING PLACE THE PENDULUM OF WAR END OF THE LINE
The 1857 Train Wreck at the Winner of the A Frontier Pathway The Fight for Upper Canada, 2011 Dundurn by Grant Karcich January–June 1813 Desjardins Canal Bridge History Prize Book 2, Upper Canada Preserved - 264 pages | $26 TP | includes 35 b&w by Don McIver illustrations, maps, notes, bibliography, index War of 1812 series 216 pages | $26.99 TP | includes 35 b&w and appendices by Richard Feltoe illustrations, maps, bibliography & index The story of Scugog Carrying Place is a 160 pages | $19.99 TP | includes In 1857 a Toronto-to-Hamilton train crashed multifaceted one, but at the core of the story 40 b&w illustrations, maps, notes, on the Desjardins Canal bridge. 60 people is the mystery of a forgotten cabin in the bibliography & index died, making it one of the worst railway woods, the story of which has not been completely told until now. Included Book 2 in the series that is the definitive retelling of the War of 1812. This disasters in North America. These are the stories of those associated with is an exploration of how our historical heritage is being sacrificed in the race book tells of the events of 1813, such as the U.S. attack on York, the Battles its construction and those who perished in the accident, capturing the to develop farmland into industrial land. of Stoney Creek, Fort George, and Beaver Dams. ebullient economic confidence of pre-Confederation Canada.
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May 2013 OHS Bulletin Page 7 laid out. He also ‘Bookshelf’ from page 7 DUNDURN Welcomes Book Proposals pays due attention to A NEW CHAPTER IN on historical topics from OHS members. the variables repre- GLENGARRY HISTORY sity historian, Donald Swainson, Visit dundurn.com for submission guidelines. sented by geography established his distinguished career and personality. He WIN Publishing, of Glengarry among both scholarly and general draws carefully from official and Encore Education, in partnership readers with the publication of his personal documents, historic and with the Glengarry Historical masterful biography of Sir John contemporary maps and photo- Society (an OHS affiliated A. Macdonald. But the Manitoba- graphs: a number of the latter society) announces the publi- raised Swainson was also an are reproduced to good effect in cation an exciting new book, eminent historian of the Kingston showing the same visual perspec- Glengarry My New Home: Immi- community, taking an enthusiastic tive “then and now.” Call to Arms gration to Glengarry 1945-2012. part and often a leadership role in begins by establishing the social The book chronicles ninety-five local historical and heritage as- and spatial context of the Niagara lively tales behind the arrival of sociations. He published actively Region. Feltoe then sketches the the third significant migration in this area – in both scholarly path to war and outlines the “open- into Glengarry. Local authors and popular venues. This book is ing round” from June to August have combined their sagas, often a welcome anthology of his prin- 1812, takes readers through the humorous, sometimes tragic, with cipal writings on place, space and Battle of Queenston Heights in tales of their subsequent experi- history with Kingston at heart October, and concludes with “The ences in their new homes. and centre. Editors Bob Hilderley WAR OF 1812 Frenchman’s Creek Fiasco” of 29 They describe how the survival and Brian Osborne, Swainson’s November. Pendulum of War fol- of many newcomers had required colleagues and friends, are also The Call to Arms: The 1812 Inva- lows the critical first six months astounding bravery in the face established scholars with an avid sions of Upper Canada. Richard of the 1813 campaigns. The first of great hardship, in addition to interest in local and public history. Feltoe. Dundurn. Paper; 158 pp. chapter includes a helpful timeline, determination, humour and Their own expertise and devotion $20 and The Pendulum of War: while the second and third chap- willingness to persevere. These to the community shows clearly The Fight for Upper Canada, ters lay out the principal actions attributes, together with the in their deft selection and contex- January-June 1813. Richard of such “pre-emptive strikes” as welcome they received from tualization of Swainson’s essays. Feltoe. Dundurn. Paper; 160 pp. the Battle of the River Raisin [22 local communities, have con- Historical geographer Osborne, $20. www.dundurn.com January 1813] and the Ogdensburg tributed to the changing face of who collaborated with Swainson raid [22 February], then follow Glengarry over the past sixty-five on a number of projects, provides a These handsome books are the “the pendulum in motion” to the years. thoughtful, appreciative, personal ‘opening’ publications in a six- Battle of York [27 April]. Chap- Copies of the book cost $20 but also historiographical preface book series, Upper Canada Pre- ters 4 to 6 cover Fort George, Fort and may be ordered by contact- that situates Swainson’s work at served—War of 1812, produced Meigs, Sackets Harbor, and Stoney ing: WIN Publishing, Box 1315, the intersections of social, local by the venerable house of Dun- Creek. The remaining chapters, 7 Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0. and spatial-geographic historical durn to commemorate the war’s through 8, consider the dramatic Copies will also be available from approaches. The essays themselves centennial. In these two volumes, developments during the month of local retailers. demonstrate Swainson’s range Feltoe, whose own accomplish- June, closing with the “tightened All of the stories will be re- of interests. Section I, “Place,” ments include curatorial and archi- noose” represented by the siege tained in the Archives of the focuses on Kingston; Section II, val work as well as participation of Fort George. These books are Glengarry Historical Society for the largest of the three sections, in ‘living history re-enactment’ as indexed for quick reference, and future research. Glengarry Encore considers “Personalities,” includ- an 1812 militia soldier, has pro- the author has also included a bib- Education would like to thank ing that of Macdonald; the final duced an effective introduction to liography of selected sources for the federal government’s New section, “Commentary,” consists the battlefields of Upper Canada. the reader’s continued engagement Horizon for Seniors program and of four incisive critical analyses With a deft hand, he provides just with this important chapter of the the Glengarry Historical Society of contemporary heritage and pub- enough historic detail, including historical formation of Ontario and for funding this important project. lic history issues that effectively maps and illustrations, to establish of Canada. demonstrate Swainson’s lifelong a firm basis for understanding how activist dedication to the histori- and why the action developed, as ‘Cemetery’ continued from 6 cal preservation of the Kingston well as the major actors involved, community. The introductory es- and the repercussions for Upper say “Why Examine Local History? Canadian society. The author is photography were some of the topics discussed during both talks. The Canadian Case,” originally clearly well versed in the key ele- Congratulations to Glen Cook, who has worked to preserve Puce published more than thirty years ments of early nineteenth-century Memorial Cemetery near Windsor. Early black settlers who came via the ago, is as relevant—arguably even warfare: troops, arms, strategies, underground railway are buried in the cemetery. Mr. Cook’s has received more so—than it was at the time. positions, and battles are expertly the Order of Ontario and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for his work over many years. Construction at Drayton Pioneer Christian Church Cemetery started “Like” the Ontario Historical Society on Facebook! in December. This unregistered cemetery on Main Street in Drayton was active between 1869 and 1908. The tombstones were placed in a cairn but were clearly visible. It is not known The OHS Bulletin is the newsletter of institutions and non-member individuals for if any burial records or maps remain. One wonders how The Ontario Historical Society (OHS). $31.50; and to non-member organizations and a building permit could be issued for construction in a institutions for $42. Membership inquiries should visible and well-known cemetery. Summer 2013 issue copy deadline: be directed to Christina Perfetto at members@ Friday, June 28, 2013 ontariohistoricalsociety.ca. “There is life after death” was the title of a recent OGS Weekly Digest. We described the Cemetery Registration Reprinting of articles must be accompanied Inquiries about submissions and advertising: Project. Information is to be submitted alphabetically by by the acknowledgement: “Reprinted from Editor, OHS Bulletin, 34 Parkview Avenue, county to the Registrar of Cemeteries. We invite anyone the OHS Bulletin, (issue & date) published Willowdale, ON M2N 3Y2, 416.226.9011, with knowledge of little-known cemeteries to submit by The Ontario Historical Society.” All [email protected]. the information. These are often family plots, unmarked photo credits and bylines must be retained. sites, or burial grounds once attached to a former place Cemetery News Editor: Marjorie Stuart; From of worship. Lately, we have been made aware of burials Views expressed by contributors and the Bookshelf Editor: Dr. Cynthia Comacchio; in crypts within churches. Information can be emailed advertisers are not necessarily those of the Printer: Harmony Printing ISSN 0714-6736 to [email protected] or [email protected] OHS. The Society gratefully acknowledges Learn more about how the OHS is working to preserve the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Ontario’s heritage through the preservation of its cem- The Ontario Historical Society eteries at www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca 2012-13 Board of Directors: Types of membership in the Society are: Individual $40; Youth $20; Senior $35; Executive: Brad Rudachyk, President; Institution/Organization $45; Life $500. Joe Stafford, First Vice-President; Caroline Di Cocco, Second Vice-President; Membership is open to all Robert Leech, Past President; individuals and societies Naresh Khosla, Treasurer; interested in the history of Linda Kelly, Secretary; Ontario. The OHS Bulletin Directors: Pam Cain; John Carter; is sent free of charge to all Serge Ducharme, Chair, Museums members of the OHS. The Committee; Carolyn King; Jim OHS’s biannual scholarly Leonard; Alison Norman; Ian Radforth journal, Ontario History, is Ontario History Editor: Tory Tronrud available to members for Executive Director: Rob Leverty an additional $22 per year; member organizations, www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
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