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34 Parkview Avenue. Willowdale. Ontario M2N 3Y2 Issue 115 0 JULY 1998

Census data may not be OHS salutes excellence available for research!

When the Ontario Genea- One area of great concern is logical Society recently asked that information which is not to Statistics Canada about the future be released. may inadvertently be

transfer of the 191 l census data destroyed. While it is true that the to the National Archives of census data of recent years does

Canada and its subsequent pub- not contain the wealth of infor- lic release in 2003. the OGS was mation it once did. the numerical informed by the Chiefstatistican information can still be of great of Canada that this would not be use by researching genealogists possible. among others.

In the past. the Privac_vAc't. Even though there is no pro- governed by its regulations. has posal at present to legislate allowed the regular transfer of changes to the Statistics Act and census data to the Archives after allow post 1901 data to be trans- the stipulated 92 year provision. ferred to the public domain. the

Under current legislation. Ontario Genealogical Society is post—l90l census information suggesting a letter writing cam- cannot be transferred due to strict paign to seek the continued re- legalistic and confidentiality pro- lease of post 1901 census data in Many of the OHS 1997 Honours and Awards winners were on hand 2 at the presentations including: M. visions found in the various Sta- the traditional release time frame May Nancy Wightman. Sheldon]. Godfrey. Maureen Hunt, W. Robert Wightman. Bruce Carlin, President ofthe Milton Historical llSIl('.S' Acts which override the of 92 years. Society, Karen Barber, Curator/Director of the Thelma Miles Museum. Judith C. Godfrey. Catherine Bray, and john Filion. Privae)’ Aet. lt is held by the Letters of support should be

Chief Statistician of Canada that addressed to Dr. Ivan P. Fellegi. The OHS announced the on Ontario’s social. economic. tory published in Canada during no legal authority now exists to Chief Statistican of Canada. Sta- 1997 honours and awards recipi- political or cultural history. 1997. transfer documents. The end re- tistics Canada. R.H. Coats Build- ents at a gala ceremony on Satur- Judith C. Godfrey and Milton Historical Society open- sult is that only those persons ing. Holland Avenue and Scott day. May 2 at the official Sheldon J. Godfrey of Toronto of Milton. the Scadding Award of named in the record have access Street. Tumey”s Pasture. Ottawa. ing of its headquarters. for their book Search Out the Excellence presented to an his- to their own information! Ontario. KIA OT6. Ellen Louks Fairclough of Land: The Jews and the Growth torical society that has made an

Hamilton with assistance from of Ec/tt(tlir_v in British Colonial outstanding contribution to the

Margaret Conrad. for the book. America. 1740-1867 (McGill- field of history.

Saturday '.\' Cl7ll(l.' Metnoirs of Queen's University Press. 1995). Councillor John Filion. Canada '3 First Female Cabinet the Joseph Brant Award for the City of Toronto. a Special Award Minister (University of Toronto best book dealing with Ontario’s of Merit for outstanding contri- Press. 1995). the Alison Prentice multicultural history published butions to heritage conservation

Award honouring the best book between 1995 and 1997. in Ontario. on women‘s history in the last Thelma Miles Museum of Catherine Bray of Borden

three years. Matheson. the Museum Award of and Elliott. was presented with a

Maureen Hunt of Hunts- Excellence recognizing excel- life membership in the OHS. ville. the Carnochan Award in lence in community program- Special ceremonies will be recognition of a significant con- ming and involvement by a non- held across Ontario to present the tribution of service to the herit- profit public museum in Ontario. awards to those unable to attend age community. Sally Cole of Montreal for on May 2 and to make the post-

Mary Lou Fox Radulovich her article “Dear Ruth: This Is the humous presentation to the fam-

of Manitoulin Island. the Story of Maggie Wilson. Ojibwa ily of Mary Lou Fox.We remind Cruikshank Gold Medal pre- Ethnologist" published in Great you that the deadline for nomi-

sented on rare occasions to indi- Dames. edited by Elspeth nations for the 1998 awards is viduals who have performed with Cameron and Janice Dickin (Uni- October 30. 1998. Send us your

The OHS headquarters was officially opened on May 2 by Councillorjohn Filion, distinction on behalfof the OHS. versity of Toronto Press. 1997). nominations and help to recog-

City of Toronto; assisted by Ketha Mulock and Ruth McGi|l, grand-daughters of Manitou Mounds Founda- the Riddell Award for the best nize excellence in Ontario‘s her- John and Eva McKenzie; and new OHS President Bruce Richard. Watching is tion. of Emo. the Dorothy article in any field of Ontario his- itage. Doris Tucker. last President of the Women's Canadian Historical who cut Society Duncan Award. presented to a the ribbon to open the WCHS Coach House a few minutes later. non—profit organization and Na- nominated by either a First The Ontario Historical Society MAILEPOSTE tion Band Council or a Munici- 34 Parkview Avenue Canada Pull Enrvotallon / Sflclélé canadlennu tins nnstas ONTARIO HISTORY pal Council for outstanding serv- Willowdale. Ontario Postaqte pmtl Pmt pave Lettermail Paste-Lettre ice to its region. MZN 3 Y2 The OHS is inviting applications or nominations for the W. Robert Wightman and 01284681 position of Editor of Ontario History for the three year period Nancy M. Wightman of London 1999-2002. Written applications or nominations may be for- for their book The Land Between:

warded to the Search Committee at 34 Parkview Avenue. Northwe.\'tern Ontario Re.s'0ttr('e

Willowdale. Ontario MZN 3Y2 by September 30, 1998. In- Developtnent, 1800 to the 1990.9

quiries may be made by contacting (416) 226-901 1. (University of Toronto Press. 1997). the Fred Landon Award for the best book on local or re- gional Ontario history published between l995 and 1997. We’re still waiting! Paul Craven. editor of the book Labottring Lives: Work and

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President’s Message Farewell to a great and Bruce Richard, President gallant lady

around us. It is nadian History demands a real- if it was government who made History is all Dorothy Duncan, Executive Director a part of who we are. Everyday ity check from our society. How this move it would be met with

we find ourselves referencing is it that we can permit our sys- skepticism, but private industry

what we do with what has gone tem of education to waive the is removed from the politics that

before. Often times this happens importance of our past to the de- would jade the cause. The true

without our even recognizing that gree that only a small percentage irony here is that the private sec-

it has occurred. We find that the of students even know who our tor is now seeing that they have

daily information barrage over- first Prime Minister was? Angus to compensate for the shortcom- whelms us with new things to Reid’s book Shakedown docu- ings of government, whose re-

consider and remember. Yet this ments frightening statistics on the sponsibility it really is to preserve

stream of content is linked to lack of knowledge we have about and protect the heritage of our

events that preceded it. ourselves. At a time when the society.

It is our nature to understand Calgary Declaration is defining Every day there are stories what occurs around us by the ex- how we will engage Canadian that speak to our sense of the past. periences we have had. To pro- unity, CBC Radio’s straw poll at The daily news is at once a re-

tect ourselves from daily infor- Union Station recently found that minder for us all to reflect on the mation overload we weigh the only one in four even knew what impact that the past has on the

importance of new information it was, and others did not care if present. Today Canada faces a

by its impact on our individual Calgary separated! new and uncomfortable piece of

lives. The problem is that all too We have allowed ourselves its history in the revelation that Mary Lou Fox Radulovich 2, the highest honour our Soci-

often this happens without the to let our past slip away from us. members of her airforce experi- passed away on Sunday, April 26 ety can confer on an individual

recognition that history is play- We are not cultivating history or enced the tragedy of a concentra- at the Mindemoya Hospital on who has given outstanding serv-

ing a role in the decisions we consciously working to endorse tion camp during World War II. Manitoulin Island. Mary Lou’s ice to history and heritage in the

make. our heritage as a source of under- Recently it was the renewed hope many friends and admirers were province.

The importance of history standing. Ken Osborne, writing for Ireland as it turned the page stunned with the news of her un- Mary Lou was very proud of may be measured by the role we in the spring issue of Heritage, on another chapter in its history. expected death for she had been her spirit name, Ode—Min Kwe, her- given to her give it in determining what we do, on “The Future of the Past” points Next week there will be another a strong supporter of the arts, Heart Berry Woman,

and remember. in our daily lives. out that the retreat of history as issue that will resonate with our itage and culture in both our First by the Council of Elders last year. The value of history may then be an area of curriculum has left our society and which was anchored Nations and newcomers commu- This was a very appropriate name reflected in the choices we have students without a sense of place in history. nities and a partner in many her- for her as she held all of the Seven

today. Yet all around us choices or a respect for the past. This is Have you considered that itage endeavours. Trained as a Teachings—respect, honesty, are being made that marginalize not only a matter of losing na- what you are doing today influ- teacher, she continued to teach all courage, wisdom, humility, trust the importance of our past. One tional pride but a loss of those ences both your past and your her life. not just in classrooms, and love—close to her heart. must only look at the flagging individuals’ understanding that future? Telling your descendents but at every opportunity, formal Our sympathy goes out to support of museums such as Ot- they are a part of something with stories of their ancestors, sharing or informal. One of her greatest her husband Steve. her son tawa’s Billings Estate to see the purpose that stretches over hun- photographs of family members, concerns was the loss of native Steven and his wife Jane. and to abdication of politicians to sus- dreds of years. or taking the opportunity to ex- languages among young people all her family, friends and col-

tain a part of the historical fabric Interestingly, the news again plore your community to better for she realized that they are the leagues who are mourning her

of their communities. introduces a story that meets understand where it is you live living bridge between the rich passing. We have lost a great and home It is disconcerting that our these concerns head on. An atti- each reflect a valuejudgement. I history told in stories and songs, gallant lady who has gone Spirit. we be society often demonstrates a se- cle in The Globe and Mail an- recognize that I am preaching to customs and language and the to the Great May example in every- lective memory of what is impor- nounced that the president of the converted; you would not be modern world. guided by her

tant. and worse. a form of amne- BCE Inc. is endowing a fund to holding this paper in your hands In 1973 Mary Lou was one thing we do to make our world a peo- sia about who is responsible for develop educational programmes if you did not value our history. of the founders of the Ojibwe richer and happier place for

protecting and maintaining our that promote Canadian history. But we must all rise to the chal- Cultural Foundation at West Bay, ple of all cultural backgrounds,

past. Jack Granatstein‘s newly Red Wilson joins the likes of lenge that faces us and recognize dedicated to the preservation and and may we learn to live as she published book Who Killed Ca- Charles Bronfman as private in- and promote the role that the past promotion of the rich heritage of did with the Seven Teachings dustry steps forward to place their plays in our daily lives. We must the Ojibwe, Odawa and close to our hearts. wealth and power behind a move- aspire to Mr. Osborne’s goal and Pottawatomi people. She has For those wishing to remem- ways— ber Lou a donation to the IN THIS ISSUE ment to reverse the recession of cultivate in those around us a re- been honoured in many Mary history in our society. Ironically, spect for the past and a sense of with the Order of Ontario, two Ojibwe Cultural Foundation Wilson states in the interview that place — our place. honourary doctoral degrees from Capital Campaign, Box 278, Advice sought for fragile Laurentian and Brock Universi- West Bay. Manitoulin Island, POP artifacts ...... p. 8 that Back on track at the Smiths ties, and was the recipient of the lG0 would support a project Falls Railway Museum...p. 6 ZONTA International Adven- was close to her heart. Census data may not be Proud to remember turer Award. The OHS had The Executive Director’s available for research!....p. 1 planned to present her with the Report will be back in the next Farewell to a great and Cruikshank Gold Medal on May issue. gallant lady ...... p. 2 Betty Bujold, Ajax Historical Board Farewell to Alice Daviclson....p. 3

OHS salutes excellence ...... p. l

l of the Ger- OntarioHistory ...... p. Ajax is a town with a unique 17, 1939, on orders HERITAGE RESOURCES CONSULTANT Proud to remember ...... p. 2 history. Its name, first proposed man High command, the pride of Quill or steel pens ...... p.8 by Frank Holroyd in 1941, was the German Navy scuttled. Registry records returned to taken from the British warship To honour the 60th Anniver- ‘ Historical Research Glencoe ...... p. 8 Re-inventing the Bell HMS Ajax. which saw action dur- sary of the battle. the Ajax His- (See “Starting From Scratch" and National “Upper Making” Homestead ing the Battle of the River Plate, torical Board is hosting a Reun- Canada in the in Historic Site ...... p. 6 Horizon Canada, Vol. 2, # 22 and 23.) December 13, 1939. ion of the River Plate Association 1 Social history group seeks The HMS Ajax, aided from October 22-29, 1999 and 0 Family History new members ...... p. 8 by (See OGS Seminar '85, pp. 26-32.) So let‘s all talk education ...... p.8 HMS Achilles from New Zea- invites all involved to join the Stratford-Perth Museum has 0 Corporate and Advertising land, HMS Exeter of the Royal veterans of the HMS Ajax for the a new home ...... p. 6 Navy and the HMS Cumberland celebration. History The OHS invites you to: ...... p.8 (See DCB, Vol. XIII, Cowan and battled The town which began its Viable production at from the Falkland Islands. McCormick biographies.) Anderson Farm the much larger, heavily armed life as a shell filling plant in the o Marketing Museum ...... p. 6 Heritage Product German pocket battleship Graf 1940s is proud of its heritage and

Were still waiting ...... p. 1 Research Spee. Though heavily damaged, is determined to keep alive the Woodland Cultural Centre (See “Marketing Food” in Consuming managed to force story of the heroism and pride as- receives federal grant.....p. 6 the Allied ships Passions, OHS, 1990.) the German ship into the neutral sociated with this. Contact has REGULAR FEATURES: 6 Built Environment and waters of Montevideo harbour in been maintained with the men Cultural Landscape Analysis of the River Across the Province. ....p.3 Uruguay, where it remained for involved in the Battle “Delivering ..p.5 news . . . . . ~~~. Cemetery . , . seventy—two hours in the hope of Plate through the years, and sev- the Past” From the Bookshelf. ~...p.7 Robert J. Burns, Ph. D. securing sanctuary from the Uru- eral streets in town are named af- Museum News... 13 Waxwing Drive President's mes‘ gt guay government. ter the crew. ~ ~~~ Ottawa, Ontario KIV 9H1 Visit our Web Site Upcoming Events ...... Unsuccessful in its endeav- The town will never forget Tel (613) 739-0102 on the Internet: Upcoming OHS Events..... our. the Graf Spee steamed out but continues to show how proud ~~ Fax 526-4494 http://wwwtravel-net. We gratefully ucknowledg “Ajax" (613) into the mouth of the River Plate it is it carry the name into com/~rjburns Welcome new members ...... p.5 E Mail: rjburns@travel—net.com and in the evening of December the next millennium. JULY 3 Across the Province

Richard Gardiner, Chair, Local Societies Committee and Dorothy Duncan, OHS Executive Director

Reserve the evening of Oc- logical Society on her election as collection to over 14.000 arti- The Guild Renaissance ganize in your community.

tober 24 for a “Night on the president. facts. To mark the 25th anniver- Group is working to preserve The Town of York Histori- Grand.” a special fund raiser for The Bowmanville Museum sary “Silver Memories" a special and transform the main structure cal Society and Toronto’s First

the Wellington County Mu- has established a Memorial Gar- exhibit. is being planned. Con- of the Guild Inn (once called the Post Office celebrate 15 years seum (WCM) planning a Grand den beside the conservatory to gratulations! (5l9) 842-2294. Bickford Inn) in Scarborough to and 165 years, with “A Photo- River exhibit May 22 to July 17, recognize Tom Webb. a good Hillary House, the Koffler a multipurpose arts and culture graphic Journey of the Corner of 1999. For details: (519) 846- friend and strong supporter who Museum of Medicine. a project centre. For input or information: Duke and George. Adelaide 0916. passed away during the winter. of the Aurora and District His- (416)439-7430. Street East and George Street

Guelph Museums and the The Museum has also announced torical Society has learned it is The Tool Group holds the 1833-1998” until October. For WCM are planning a new exhibit an extensive programme of spe- one of the major beneficiaries of well known Tool Auction at the infonnation: (416) 865-1833.

on “Brewing in Guelph and Wel- cial events. Call (905) 623-2734 the late Alice Rena Seaton‘s will. Markham District Museum on Heritage York is pleased to lington County” to open in Sep- for dates and times. Brandi Lucier. University of Saturday. August 29. Questions? announce the newly restored tember and need your help in Congratulations to the Windsor history student, was (416) 444-4255. Lambton House on Old Dundas

finding artifacts. advertising and Hutchison House Museum in chosen by the Essex County His- From the Alberta Genea- Street is available as a venue for archives relating to local brewer- Peterborough and the Englehart torical Society as this year’s logical Society and the Kingston “special occasions.” The two ies. If you can help. call Susan and Area Historical Museum Botsford Scholar. named for Historical Society comes advice rooms on the main floor can hold Dunlop at the WCM. both celebrating 20th anniversa- David Botsford. historian and on deodorizing musty books. parties up to 59 and 32 respec-

The Annex Residents’ As- ries. and to the Town ofEng1ehart first curator of the Fort Malden Place them in a brown paper bag tively and a small servery is avail- sociation is concerned about the celebrating 90 years in 1998. National Historic Site. with some clean kitty litter. Close able to serve prepared food. On

separation of neighbourhood as- The Friends of the National Oxford Historical Society the bag tightly and leave for about weekends. a snack bar will be sociations from their local repre- Archives of Canada invite you has announced the move to the a week. The books will be odour open for travellers on the Hum-

sentatives and from the 57 mem- to become a member and help the Old Registry Office, corner of free. and yes, you can use the lit- ber River Trail. Contact: (416) ber council of the new mega city. National Archives preserve Cana- Hunter and Graham Streets. ter! 767-5472. The Association is proposing a da’s history. For information Woodstock in the near future: Plans are already underway The Newcastle Village and Resource Centre that will provide write to the Friends. Room 118. (519)421-1700. by the Society for the Preserva- District Historical Society re- guidance and assistance. For in- 395 Wellington Street. Ottawa The Antique and Classic tion of Historic Thomhill for the minds us that 1998 marks the formation write the Association KIA ON 3. Car Club of Canada joins the Tenth Annual Thomhill Festival 75th anniversary of the Newcas-

at 199 Madison Avenue, Toronto United Empire Loyalists’ Welland Historical Museum on Ball at historic l-leintzman House tle Community Hall, the gift of M5R 2S6. Day will be celebrated annually Saturday. August 8 (rain date the on Thursday, September 17. Res- M. Chester Massey to his old

The Titanic exhibit has now on June 19 in Ontario. There are 9th). Refreshments. food. enter- ervations: (905) 773-0602. home town. It was officially sailed away from the Peel Herit- 29 branches of the Association tainment. lucky draws; for infor- The Great North American opened on August 2. 1923. age Complex in Brampton to (14 in Ontario) and about mation (905) 732-2215. Land Yacht Regatta returns to dock at its next port. the Bruce 4.000.000 descendants. For infor- Visit the Mackenzie Herit- Cobourg August 7 to 9 thanks to County Museum in Southamp- mation contact: Doris Lemon, age Printery this summer and the Lincoln and Continental ~ Farewell to ton. leaving close to 20.000 visi- U.E., Public Relations Chair, enjoy the new exhibit celebrating Owners Club. Call (416) 461- ~~ tors in its wake. many travelling Ontario Education Committee the 200th anniversary of the In- 6032 for details. Alice Davidson from the United States and across (519)885-1013. vention of Lithography. The 3rd The Thunder Bay Histori- ~~ Canada to view it. The Bruce Archaeologist Hugh J. Annual “Bartholomew Tide cal Museum Society formally Alice Davidson. who County Museum is located at 33 Daechsel speaks on "Early Fair" 19th Book Arts will be held in dedicated the newly completed served as Executive Secre- Victoria Street North in South- Century Settlement as Revealed the big tent on the Common by James Murphy Room in May, tary to the OHS from 1968 ampton (519) 797-2080. in finds from the Grant, Craven the Museum on Saturday. August thanks to the generous assistance to 1975. passed away in late The Aylmer Museum is and church sites. Lennox and Contact Her- 22. the Mackenzie of Honouary 90th Anniversary May. Miss Davidson was a sponsoring several events this Addington County." on Novem- itage Printery Museum in Patron. Charlotte lgoe-Amar. graduate of the University of year to mark the 60th Anniver- ber 3 at 7:00 P.M. in the Lennox 262-5676. Queenston (905) The Grenville County His- Toronto in Fine Arts and of sary of the Pound Site. The ar- and Addington County Mu- If are travelling east- you in torical Society plans its House Columbia University in Arts chaeological work began on the seum Napanee. 354- in Call (613) ern Ontario a visit to the Missis- Tour for September 26. Costs. and Archaeology. and taught John Pound farm in 1938 Dr. 3027. sippi by Valley Textile Museum in reservations: (613) 925-0489. for several years before join- Philleo Nash. John Emerson and The Newfoundland His- Almonte is a must. A copy of the Unionville Historical Soci- ing the Toronto Historical Kenneth Kidd. Call (519) 773- torical Society is planning a sym- world famous Bayeaux Tapestry ety needs volunteers who love Board as Curator of Macken- 9723 for details. posium and a new publication to embroidered Professor by Ray history, have experience in writ- zie House on Bond Street in David McFall. a past presi- mark the 50th anniversary in Dugan of the University of Wa- ing. marketing and distribution Toronto. dent of the OHS and well known 1999 of the provincejoining con- terloo is on display until the end for the history of Unionville She served with distinc- to everyone in the heritage com- federation. For details: Room 15. of August. For information on book. Call (905)475-7391 if you tion as the Chair of the Mu- munity was honoured on Monday Colonial Building. St. John’s. this and other special events and can help. seums Committee of the evening May 11 at an Albion Newfoundland AIC 2C9. exhibits: (613)256-3754. Judith McGonigal, Director/ OHS beforejoining the staff. Bolton Historical Society meet- The Brant Historical Soci- Fieldcote Memorial Park Curator of the Sault Ste. Marie when in the Autumn of 1968 ing with tributes given by ety is appealing for volunteers to and Museum in Ancaster has Museum and Past President of the first issue of the Bulletin Rowena Cooper on behalf of the assist at bingos. The Society announced an extensive pro- the OHS. and Sault Ste. Marie (later the OHS Bulletin) was OHS and the Albion Bolton His- raises $25,000 annually from this gramme for children and adults Museum staff member Linda published. She was a fre- torical Society: Russell Cooper. initiative, its largest source of rev- for the year. Call 648-8144. (905) Kearns were honoured in May at quent contributor to The York the York Pioneer and Histori- enue and vital to ongoing opera- Dr. Jean Sutherland Boggs a retirement reception. Kathryn Pioneer and President of the cal Society; Murray Stewart, tions. To volunteer: (519) 752- was presented with an Honourary Fisher was introduced as the in- York Pioneer and Historical Laurel Hill Cemetery Board; 2483. Life Membership the Cana- by coming Director/Curator. Society in 1970-1971. John Mclntyre. Sharon Temple The Tillsonburg Museum dian Museums Association a at The Mississauga Players Dr. Gerald Killan. in Museum: and Heather opened in the “big brown barn" dinner in Ottawa in May for her present “The Mistress of Jalna.” Preserving Ontario ‘.9 Herit- Broadbent from the Town of at the Lake Lisgar site on June contributions to the museum a drama-comedy. by Mazo de la age pays tribute “to the ‘no Caledon. Thank you David for 28, 1973. The museum has now community. her role in new the Roche. August 13 to 15 and 20 to nonsense‘ Alice. She was your interest. support, guidance relocated and restored the historic National Gallery and the Mu- 22 at Christ Church, Clarkson. eminently suited to her posi- and wise counsel over the years. Annandale House. (now de- seum of Civilization. Tickets: (905) 821 -0090. tion. She quickly became the Congratulations to Marjorea clared a National Historic Site). The Community History Do live in the you Millbrook Society‘s ‘jack of all trades,’ Roblin of the Ontario Genea- tripling its size and increasing the Project is sponsoring The Dav- Cavan area in a house built be- handling the heavy office enport Walk on four Sundays in fore 190()? If so. please contact routine, providing an essen- September. For details. costs and the Millbrook and Cavan His- V W tial link between the scattered starting information: (416) 515- torical Society as ROOF TILE MANAGEMENT INC. a register is executive officers. and acting 7546. being compiled: HISTORICAL RESTORATION CONTRACTOR (705) 742-2966. as the OHS liaison with the The Marine Museum and Mississauga Mayor Hazel public, the local affiliates, the Ned Hanlan has sailed A TERRA COTTA ROOF TILES to its McCallion met Diamond Lil and other private and public new home at The Pier. Queen's A NATURAL SLATE when she officially opened the historical agencies." Quay West in Toronto and is now “Salute to the Klondike” A RED 8. WHITE CEDAR at the Thank you Alice. for the open. This nautical adventure Bradley Museum A COPPER. LEAD. ZINC 8. GALVANIZED STEEL in May. For many contributions you have centre will entertain, enlighten information about Carassauga. made to the 8 OHS and the and educate lovers of marine his- Mississauga's Festival of Cul- 2535 DREW ROAD TEL: (905) 672-9992 preservation of Ontario’s his- MISSISSAUGA. ON LOT 161 FAX: (905)672-9902 tory. Contact Heritage Toronto: tures: (905) 822-2347, as this k e-mall: [email protected] J tory. (416) 392-6827 for details. event is one you may want to or- 4 OHS BULLETIN Upcoming Events

homes in Au- July: Black Creek Pioneer Vil- back in time for Kidsummer New and old books are just some children. The museum is located esting and unique Con- rora’s core. The homes lage begins its season as an inter- when children can be recruited of the many treasures to be found at 33 Victoria Street North. historic active country living centre, with into King George lII‘s Army, on September 20 at the Giant tact (519) 797-2080. are within easy walking distance programmes that range from dress in historical costumes, take Yard Sale. The Homestead is lo- of each other and several feature home decorating and furniture part in English country dancing, cated at 915 County Road 50 July-1999: The beauty, practical- light refreshments and musical to sup- refinishing to organic gardening drill with soldiers, do a scaven- East, between Kingsville and ity and importance of glass are entertainment. Proceeds

and holistic living. The summer ger hunt and cook in the historic Colchester (519) 738-2029. featured in a sparkling exhibiton port the restoration of Hillary of a site also included in the highlight is Homes and Gardens kitchen. Contact Heritage To- Glass Works: The Story House, when costumed “residents" pro- ronto (4l6) 392-6827 for details. July-September 29: Special Glass and Glass-Making in tour. The tours run from 6:30 P.M. vide visitors with daily hands—on Ask about their others sites as events taking place at Todmorden Canada at the Canadian Museum to 9:30 P.M. and the fee is $15.00 country living experiences, in- well; Spadina, Mackenzie House, Mills Museum in Toronto in- of Civilization. Glass is durable. until August 15. $20.00 thereaf- cluding helpful hints on furniture Colborne Lodge. The Pier, and clude: Simcoe Day on August 3 transparent and inert; it can be ter. Contact Jacqueline Stuart, refinishing; home decorating the summer lecture series at the and Harvest Festival on Septem- rolled, moulded, blown. cast and Aurora Museum (905) 727-8991. techniques. fabrics and architec- headquarters, 205 Yonge Street, ber 27. On Tuesdays throughout coloured. See some of the tools 13: The Bradley ture styles; how to plan and plant Toronto. September, the Museum hosts a and techniques used in making September a flower, herb or kitchen garden, lecture series exploring aspects of this versatile material. The Mu- Museum in Mississauga invites old-time Fall Fair with and much more. The Village is July-September 15: Heritage Toronto’s Industrial Heritage: seum is located at 100 Laurier you to an located at the corner of Jane House Museum in Smiths Falls The Art and Mystery of Brew- Street, Ottawa 1-800-555-5621. magic shows. contests, crafts. Street and Steeles Avenue in To- presents the exhibit Folk Art in ing. Toronto’s Tracks: An Over- games and more. Fun for the lo- ronto. Contact (4l6) 736-1733. Transition featuring tools, de- view of the evolution of railway August 8-9: The Cannington and whole family! The Museum is coys, miniature carved scenes, systems in Toronto, and Sweet- Area Historical Society hosts its cated at 1620 Orr Road, (905) July-August: You are invited to native artwork, quilts, embroi- ness on the Waterfront: A Story 20th Annual Cannington Village 822-1569. the Henry House Garden Tea dery, hooked rugs and more, on of Redpath Sugar. The Museum Quilt and Craft Sale at the popular held every Thursday. Friday and loan from private collections. is located on Pottery Road be- Cannington Community Centre September 26: The genealogical Sunday between 1:30 P.M. and Visitors can celebrate the connec- tween Broadview and Bayview and features one of the largest NorforIklore’98 On- at the 3:30 P.M. throughout the summer tion between artists and their tra- Avenues in East York (416) 396- displays of quilts in Central fair takes place once again Museum in at the Oshawa-Sydenham Mu- ditions as they share and experi- 2819. tario. Quilts and quilt tops are Eva Brook Donly exhibitors seum. A variety of hot and cold ence the remarkable diversity of offered in a vast array of colours, Simcoe. Some thirty refreshments, fresh scones and our Canadian heritage. The inu- July-October: Back by popular patterns, techniques and sizes show a variety of family history computer programmes tours of the herbal gardens are seum is open daily from 11:00 demand are Heritage Toronto’s ranging from miniature to crib to books, 432-3053. and resources of every sort. En- available. The Museum is located A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and located on free guided walking tours cover- queen size. Call (705) a friendly of exchanging at 1450 Simcoe Street South, in Old Slys Road in Smiths Falls ing a lot of ground and city neigh- joy day cal- promoting resources. Oshawa (905) 436-7624. (613) 283-8560. bourhoods. Tours include: The September 9-12: Mark your ideas and Queen’s Park Stroll, Nabob’s endar for the Annual Meeting of The Eva Brook Donly Museum July-August: Each weekend J uly-September 3: Beat the heat Retreat, The Toronto Carrying the American Association for is located at 109 Norfolk Street It’s Simcoe (519)426-1583. from noon to 5:00 P.M. the Gibson on several Wednesdays through- Place, and The Lofty Tour: The State and Local History. a South, House invites you to explore the out the summer months at the Rebirth of a Neighbourhood Living: The Business of History his- 3: Mod Ontario and various ways in which a farm McCrae House with Summer among many others. For informa- focuses on the important role October work- family would make use of the Teas and sample their own tion contact Heritage Toronto tory institutions play in our com- Celtic Studies present a ses- Scottish Caelic Lan- summer harvest in the Summer McCrae Private Blend teas. along (416) 392-6827 and press *500. munities through workshops, shop in and Song for absolute be- on the Farm series. Topics in- with scones, jam, shortbread sions, panels and tours. Contact guage intermediate and ad- clude: “Cooking with flowers and cookies and fresh berries. Reser- July-October: Visit the Windsor AASLH. 530 Church Street, ginners, of To- herbs,” and “Measles, mother and vations are required. A special Wood Carving Museum for a Suite 600, Nashville, TN 37219, vanced at the University ronto. Beginning October 17, a medicine.” Contact (416) 395- 30th Anniversary Tea is also cel- unique and diverse display by 10- 615/255-2971 for details. 15 week language course is also 7432 for details. and summer ebrated on August 26 with a talk cal artisans showcasing Humour available. Call (416) 703-1890 events for children. The Gibson and book signing with Dianne and featuring clowns, animals in September 11-14: For a down treat not plan to attend for details. House is located at 5172 Yonge Graves. author of A Crown Life. caricature. and wood spirits. The home why sponsored Street in North York. The World 0fJ0lm McCrae. The Museum has also launched an the third conference by 16-18: Mark cal- Museum is located at 108 Water open competition for a commis- Cuisine Canada, Northern October your endar for Archaeologists and July-August 16: A number of Street in Guelph, (519) 836-1221. sioned life size wood sculpture of Bounty III in Halifax, Nova 1- First Nations: Bridges from the special events take place at Tecumseh, in recognition of con- Scotia. For programme details Past to a Better Tomorrow, the Montgomery‘s Inn over the sum- J uly-September 6: Chatham has tributions to the regions heritage, 888-395-0995. Ontario Archaeological Society mer. Join in the afternoon of fun a wonderful history of beauty in culture and identity. For details, Carv- September 12: Plan to take ad- symposium. The Woodland Cul- at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, its architecture. On display at the contact the Windsor Wood Av- vantage of the once a year oppor- tural Centre in Brantford hosts the inspired by the Alice stories, and Chatham Kent Museum is the ing Museum. 850 Ouellette of inter- event. Contact (416) 730-0797. marking the centenary of Lewis beautiful photographic exhibit, enue, Windsor (519) 977-0823. tunity to visit a selection Carro1l’s death. Hat making, cro- Changing Foundations. high-

quet. a Mad Hatter’s Menu of tea lighting the architecturally sig- J uly-October: Historic Fort Erie and refreshment and a “mad" tour nificant buildings of the Chatham is active with many programmes OHS Events of the Inn are all featured. area. The Museum is located at this season. The feature exhibit, Upcoming is a Montgomery's Inn is located at 75 William Street North in 19th Century Firearms DATE PROGRAMME LOCATION 4709 Dundas Street West in Chatham. Contact (519) 354- visual exploration of their tech- pro- Etobicoke (416) 394-8113. 8338. nological changes. Other East York grammes include: Living His- August 3 Simcoe Day July-August 16: Historic Fort July-September 20: Activities tory Weekend, Summer’s Eve. All August 9 Tea on the Verandah and York brings history to life dur- abound at the John R. Park Thanksgiving Weekend, and Heritage and History ing the summer. Bring the fam- Homestead over the summer. The Hallow’s Eve. For details contact Book Sale Willowdale 15-16 fea- the Fort, located at 350 Lakeshore ily and spend the day. Special weekend of August events include: Red Coatsl, tures a Blueberry Social with Road at Niagara Boulevard in September 19 Discovering Your Simcoe Day, and Toronto’s Fes- baked goods, blueberry sundaes, Fort Erie (905) 871-0540. Community through 19th tival of Beer. On August 16 step games, crafts and live music. Century Food Traditions Bobcaygeon J uly-October 31: For an exhibit you can get really wrapped up in, Discovering Your visit the Bruce County Museum October 3 Community through I Distributors of window films that reduce and Archives in Southampton for — Celebrations Fort Frances 1lnl1ll[D||C@ ultraviolet fading Egypt Gift of the Nile. See I Manufacturers of authentic cotton roller how humanity has progressed Oct. 7,14,21,28 Calling all Spirits Willowdale El shades over the centuries; how we have evolved and how we have re- November 7 Family Photos — A Clinic Willowdale EIEIEI ProMark-Shankman Inc. mained the same. This travelling 200 Frobisher Drive, Unit E exhibition from the Royal On- EIEIEI Waterloo, Ontario NZV 2A2 tario Museum, includes a selec- For further information on these events and others in the planning WINDOW FILM tion of jewellery and cosmetics, stages, please contact the OHS, 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale, 747-2979 226-9011 or fax 226-2740. Tel. (519) 886-4564 / 1-800-265-3813 Fax (519) ancient tools of many trades. and Ontario M2N 3Y2, (416) hands on Discovery boxes for JULY 5

Cemetery news We gratefully acknowledge

Marjorie Stuart, OHS Cemetery News Editor Frank Bartoszek and Jeanne Hughes, Co-Chairs, Fundraising Committee

Much concern has been Three men age 21 to 31 have The Ontario Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the raised in the Town of Markham pleaded guilty to causing in ex- generous support of the following donors: over the approval of a draft plan cess of $5000 damage to 170 for a Rouge River subdivision monuments in Peterborough’s Una Abrahamson Charlotte Hynes Cemetery Defence Fund without an archaeological survey. Little Lake Cemetery in July Lydia Alexander Barbara Kane Carl Benn

The area is known for its 1996. Community service work Linda Ambrose Margo Beech Kennedy George Born Iroquoian settlement. The Uni- may by a part of their sentence. Burns Anderson Patricia Kennedy Catherine Bray versity of Toronto carried out ar- Little Lake Cemetery Board has Carmela Andraos John Kot Pleasance Crawford chaeological work in the area repaired the monuments, some of Ruby Avison Fleur—Ange Lamothe Honor de Pencier about forty years ago. The skel- which date to 1830. Andrew and Cornelia Baines Lesleigh Landry Mary Dee etal remains of 512 members of The Congregation B’nai Is- Frank Bartoszek Joyce Lewis Janice Gibbins the First Nations will be returned rael Cemetery in St. Catherines Tom Bastedo E.C. Lougheed Rose Marie Gold for reburial. A spokesman for the was vandalized twice in two days. Robert Beattie Douglas Lowry Alix Gronau

First Nations feels that reburial Headstones were toppled and Tom Beeton Lorraine Lowry Arthur Herridge should be in an unmarked loca- chapel windows broken. The cul- Glenn Bonnetta Margaret Machell Aileen Howes tion close to the original site. It prits, cousins, have been arrested Sheila Bowers Thomas Mcllwraith Jane Irwin has been suggested by some and charged with various of- Gerry Boyce Donald Mclntosh Charles Johnston Markham councillors that the fenses ranging from mischief to Valerie Campbell James Miller Phyllis Leggett area be made into a native herit- committing indignities to human Margaret Carter Winnifred and Earl Miller Mrs. M.B. Levitt age park. remains. Damaged headstones James Clemens Robert Montgomery David Lowry The Town of Markham can be repaired but the hurt and Perla Anne Comassar Daniel O’Brien James McAndless Cemetery Board has decided, a heartbreak of families takes years Marilyn and James Connell Anita Pang Judith McGonigal little too late in the view of the to subside. This types of sense- Pam Cook Marilyn Perl man Margaret Near proposed closure and removal of less devastation causes much an- Pamela Craig Penny Potter Mary Nelles Clendennen Cemetery. to have guish to family members and Terry Crowley Jo—Marie Powers Rita Russell all known burial locations regis- cemetery employees. Nancy Cunningham Betty Price Kathleen and Robert Saunders tered on their Official Plan. Any- The City of Vaughan has ap- Honor de Pencier Elayne Ras Helen Small one with knowledge of small proved a new cemetery for the Laney Doyle Ruth Redelmeier June Spear burial locations or unmarked sites Jewish community. Toronto He- Dorothy Duncan Kate and Daniel Revington Arthur Spinney are requested to notify the Cem- brew Memorial Park will be es- Gordon Duncan Bruce Richard Gale and Phillip Walford etery Board. tablished south of the King- Ruth Edwards Barbara Seargeant Ismay Wand Tamara Anson—Cartwright, Vaughan Road. The planning re- Ramona Eg Anita Stewart Alfred Woods through the Ministry of Citizen- port suggested that the cemetery Mary Beacock Fryer Marjoire Stuart Caledon East and District ship. Culture and Recreation has project “provides a satisfactory James Galloway Susan and Tom Tracey Historical Society published Landscape of Memo- transitional use between the ru- Richard Gardiner Barbara and Charles Truax Latchford/Montreal River ries. This guide for conserving ral and agricultural lands to the Edith and Geoff Geduld Albert Tucker Preservation Society historic cemeteries is available by north.” Barbara and Robert Good Frederick Turp London and Middlesex contacting Tamara at the Herit- Tammy Robinson and Norman Goodspeed Patricia Walker Historical Society age Properties and Museum Pro- Christine Downey of The K.I. Gordon Sarah Walker Mayer Heritage Consultants Inc. grams Unit at (416) 314-7133 or Oshawa—Sydenham Museum Ginette Grewal Wentworth Walker Oxford Historical Society Publications Ontario at 1-800- gave a talk and slide presentation Robert Harrington Bryan Walls Tecumseth and West 668-9938. Tamara will be con- to the Oshawa Historical Society John Hastings Mark Warrack Gwillimbury Historical ducting workshops with the Min- on 0shawa’s Harbour Pioneer Nancy Hawley Ella and George Waters Society istry’s clients. Cemetery. This interesting cem- Nicole Himel Jean Watts

Dr. Jennifer McKendry re- etery is administered by the mu- Katherine Hooke Diana Weatherall In memory of Alida Starr ports that work on her book Into seum. Jeanne Hughes Brenda Whitlock Martin the Silent Land: 19th Century Laura Suchan, Director of George Hume Annie Woo Phil and Nancy MacDonnell

Cemeteries in Ontario is pro- the Oshawa—Sydenham Museum Jean Hume Central Greenhouses Grimsby E.D.K. Martin gressing well. The project has is preparing a paper devoted to Maureen Hunt Ltd. Eric Pemberton been expanded from garden cem- the symbolism on Ontario”s Doreen Hutchinson Griffith Laboratories Philippa Pemberton eteries to include church grave- tombstones. Laura welcomes in- Bev Hykel The Village Engraver Catherine Rebellati yards. She welcomes information formation on unusual carvings or on interesting cemeteries. Con- the story behind the symbols. She

tact ] Baiden Street, Kingston, may be reached at 1450 Simcoe Ontario K7M 2J7. Street South, Oshawa, Ontario Welcome new members Concern has been raised L1H 858. over the fate of abandoned cem- Neil Cameron. the new The Ontario Historical welcomes new eteries at the time of municipal owner of a property, found two Society members: amalgamation. Abandoned cem- tombstones in a milk house. eteries are the responsibility of These tombstones had been care- Brampton: Friends of Bovaird Heritage Committee Martin, Susan and Tom the new municipal government. fully preserved by the Bryson Capreol: Northern Ontario St. Catharines: Susan Bassett Tracey

Mumby Cemetery which was family. Arrangements have been Railroad Museum and St. Thomas: Talbot Settlement Warkworth: Ruth Charlton formerly administered by made with the city ofVaughan to Heritage Centre Heritage Society Wooler: The Bata Island

Huntington Township is now the place them beside markers that HaiIe_ybttry.' Christopher W. Toronto: Catherine E. Bray, Clair Historical Society responsibility of the new Town- commemorate family members Oslund Cully and Lee Grossman, Zurich: St. Joseph and Area ship of Stirling-Rawdon by vir- in Maple and St. Andrew’s cem- Hamilton: Hamilton Mountain Rose Marie Gold, Joseph E. Historical Society tue of being situated in what was eteries. Heritage Society Rawdon Township. Restoration of Townline Kiiworthy: Dick Knight 7 Congratulations to Alfred Cemetery at Black Creek Pio- Kirkland Lake: Lorraine Irvine c°$03 MacDonald of Mallorytown for neer Village has been underway London: Brian Masschaele ‘Hie Costumema/égr.S'tudio his efforts to have the June Cem- for some time. Jim Hunter, who Lorerto: Jim Blacklaws etery in the Front of Escott Town- is in charge of the project, is seek- Mis.s'i.s'suuga.' D.F. Davis, Joseph Sarah M. Walker ship declared an historic site. The ing descendants of George and Serio Designer and Maker of Historical June family settled on the land in Elizabeth Grainger. Newmarker: Paul Jafine. in Clothing Reproductions

V 1740. The little cemetery is the Holy Trinity Anglican Brian Jones " E-mail:[email protected] final resting place of the four chil- Church and Merrickville United North York: Earl and Winnifred Telephone (416)438-5728 dren of Robert John and Ester Church hosted a Memorial Day Miller, Eleanor S. Pyke, Rita June. They died in 1795 of Service at Merrickville Union Russell ooh diptheria. The site is badly over- Protestant Burial Ground in Oshawa: Danielle A. Crosby I. grown but local residents are will- May. This was the first in what is Peterborough: Peter Glaser ~ For Special Costumes with Historical Integrity ing to maintain the site as they hoped to be an annual event at Port Perry: Lake Scugog * Copy of an heirloom or clothing artifact made up to fit. have with nearby LaRue Cem- this historic Historical Society * cemetery. Copy of the clothing in a portrait or a primary source. which was de- Scarborough: * etery recently Nancy Gray- Costumes for re-enactments of historical events. * clared an historic site. The June You can still make a tax Didzbalis A costume making workshop for volunteers. * Cemetery predates the LaRue deductab/e donation to the Cem- Sharon: Brennach Family Consultation for costumed programmes. Cemetery by forty-five years. etery Defense F und. Smithviile: West Lincoln 6 OHS BULLETIN Museum News

Re-inventing the Bell Homestead National Historic Site

Brian Wood, Curator

For decades. the historic that would transform the homes ize. This last point has proven it- home of Alexander Graham Bell exterior environment back to the self to be a contentious issue with in Brantford has been host to way it was more than a century the site’s neighbours. many of thousands of people. Visitors ago. whom have lived in the area for from around the world have ven- In the Bell’s time, the prop- several decades. tured to the Homestead to see erty was situated in a quiet coun- Many nearby residents feel

where one of history’s greatest in- try setting. surrounded by a for- that the manicured urban setting

ventions — the telephone — had its est of oak and pine trees along the was far more appropriate. prob- early beginnings. However, what escarpment above the Grand ably fearing that our uncut lawns Ribbon cutting for the Stratford—Perth Museum in the former Normal School they have not seen, until more re- River. Today, it finds itself amid will somehow reflect on their building. Left to right: Karen VandenBrink, Curator of the Museum, John cently. is the site the way it was a subdivision which has grown own properties. However. like Richardson, MP For Perth County, Dave Shearer, Perth County Warden. and when the Bells occupied the considerably over the last sixty most people, the Bell’s household Ron Latham. Chair of the Stratford-Perth Museum Association. property. years. was not restricted to the indoors. For almost as long as most In a quest for authenticity. Historic photographs have pro- Stratford-Perth Museum Brantford residents can remem- the white picket fence has been vided a wealth of information and ber. the Homestead sat amid a removed, flower beds have been show the family enjoying their beautifully manicured park, with replanted with heritage variety rural surroundings. Authenticity has a new home white picket fence in front and a perennials. a small orchard has should prevail and the landscap- gardener’s delight of flowers. been planted to replicate that ing plan allowed time to succeed. Karen VandenBrink, Curator

However. following the restora- which the Bell's had. and the Before long, the home and its After the completion of a was employed to move the larger tion of the house two years ago. lawns have been left much grounds will again truly resem- two—year facility and feasibility items. Upgrades to the new facil- the decision was made to under- “shaggier” and in some areas ble the place that inspired the in- study, a new home for the Strat- ity were made possible through take a landscaping programme have been left entirely to natural- vention of the telephone. ford—Perth Museum has finally the help of the Department of Ca- been realized. On February 16. nadian Heritage. County of Perth. Back on track at the Smiths Falls 1998. the museum vacated its Good Foundation, City of Strat- rented quarters in the warehouse ford. and donations from the mu- on King Street to take occupancy seum’s membership. Railway Museum in the former Stratford Normal Built in 1907. the historic School next to the world re- massive four—storey building has

Robert Vaughan, Curator nowned Stratford Festival Thea- allowed the museum to expand its

tre. operations threefold. The move

This year promises to be one story of the railway system in on July 26 and see a parade of The building became vacant has also resulted in an increase

of the most exciting for the Smiths Falls. Visitors can also ex- Track Cars, Telegraphers and in the fall of 1997. and the mu- in staffing from two to three po- Smiths Falls Railway Museum. perience the site’s collection of more at the Jigger Festival. Au- seum board began negotiations sitions and has put a whole new National Historic Site. rolling stock. including a diesel gust 2 -3. with the Ontario Realty Corpo- spin on the museum’s hours of Visitors can tour a 1914 rail- switcher and the trains “house Smiths Falls is located ap- ration to lease the space. At this operation and visitor services. way station built by the Canadian on wheels" or caboose. A large proximately 80 km south of Ot- time. the board is working with On Sunday. May 10. 1998. Northern Railway. Restored to selection of railway related mer- tawa. The museum on 90 William the City ofStratford. a local serv- the Stratford—Perth Museum cel- the spendour of the Edwardian chandise can also be purchased Street is a short walk from the ice club, and the Province of On- ebrated its grand re-opening at its era. the station was constructed at the museum’s store. Smiths Falls railway station. Dur- tario to acquire the building as a new location. If you are in Strat- to sway business from the rival Many special days and ing July and August. a free shut- permanent home. ford this summer attending a

Canadian Pacific Railway station events are planned throughout the tle bus from the station to the The packing and moving of theatre performance. stroll over across town. The museum now year. You can discover the history museum is available. For details the museum’s collection was suc- and pay the museum a visit! For houses artifacts interpreting the of the unique railway Dental Car contact (613) 283-5696. cessfully undertaken by a corps more information call (519)271-

of dedicated volunteers and staff. 531 1. A professional moving company Viable Production at Woodland Cultural Anderson Centre receives Farm Museum

James Fortin, Curator federal grant

The encouragement of thea- Brian Wood tre production at the Anderson

Farm Museum in Lively has been The Woodland Cultural Cen- Federal funding for the work

instrumental in the development tre in Brantford has received a was approved through the De- of a community-based theatre $130,000 grant from the federal partment of Indian Affairs and Diana Taschereau, a volunteer with the Town of York Historical Society. received group known as “Windmill Thea- government to implement its Northern Developments Oppor- a Volunteer Service Award, presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, tre Group." The name is inspired master plan. Jane Stewart. tunities Fund which matches Hilary Weston, on April 22, I998. The award recognizes volunteers who have Brothers Brantford‘s MP and the Minister funding other partners in abo- performed outstanding service to member agencies of the Volunteer Centre of by the 1916 Beatty by Indian Affairs. formally pre- riginal businesses with potential Metropolitan Toronto. Diana is an interpreter at Toronto's First Post Office mu- windmill at the museum site. of pro- seum and shares her knowledge of Toronto’s history with visitors and school which is also the museum's offi- sented the funding to museum for growth. A fund-raising

groups. Congratulations on your presentation! cial logo. officials on Tuesday. April 14th. gramme has been underway for Over the past six years. thea- Designed by Two Row Ar- the past two years to help pay for production has reaised our chitects. the sites master plan in- the project. According to museum .1 Rainbow costumes tre of community profile and needed cludes more than $500,000 in curator. Tom Hill. “The master Victorian Style l'3|'.othiMg funds. This years production was upgrades including new environ- plan and its eventual implemen- “Dracula: The Musical?” mental controls. structural im- tation will set the museum as one

Rzntzd. and Sold. Currently. the museum is provements. new exhibit areas, of Canada’s major exhibition and Historical Re-enactments looking for information about secrurity upgrades. and a new research centres.” com- Victorian Tltelle Wedding: Finnish “Tietaja." healers or sha- roof. Once the project is Theatrical Performances man. and Finnish folk tales deal- The project will be phased in pleted, it is anticipated that the Centennial Celebration: ing with wizards and witches. over the next two years to allow sites attendance will double. Martin Rainbow custom order: Welcome Anyone that might be able to help the museum’s programmes. ex- making the centre a key partner and Six Nations (416)757-4555 Stock on hand for rental with this research can contact the hibits. and tours to carry on dur- in the Brantford museum at (705) 692-4448. ing construction. tourism scheme. JULY 7 From the Bookshelf

Pat and Chris Raible, Editors

now the stuff of legend and of Kealey presents a scholarly History Noted history. Dreams were formed and analysis of the part played by

shattered in the two phases of Canadian women in the late 19th Since our last issue of From the For those interested in nursing his-

mining—the first at the end of the and early 20th centuries in con- Bookshelf. we have received these tory: last century. the second after structing what they hoped would flyers and notices describing publi- Preserving Nurse’s Experi- llit liixtr L'iI\ cations of interest: ences: Guidelines World War II. This charming be a more just and humane soci- for Collecting Resources for Archivists — a Oral Histories. By Arlee Hoyt book captures the stories and ety. This was a crucial period in catalog (free) of titles co-published McGee and C. Roberta Clark. Nurses memories of the people involved. which women became more by Scarecrow Press with the Society Association of New Brunswick. It also documents the Gold Rock, prominent in the work force, in of American Archivists. especially $12.00. Wabigoon. Dryden gold rush his- labour unions, and in politics useful for professionals. but one Past is Present: Keynote Pres- tory with lists of names, pros- where they fought for (and ulti- Starting an Archives (US $25.00). entations 1988-1996. Canadian As- pects. and other historic details. mately won) the right to vote. would help any institution setting up sociation for the History of Nursing.

If your interest is in mining per- They had to contest the bound- archives. $10.00.

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The "Dowling Scrolls”, de- scrolls will deteriorate if arrange- education picting Biblical scenes and vivid ments are not made for their care landscapes of historical sites in and preservation. So Let’s All Talk Education, the Holy Land are a series of For a short period, the mu- or S.L.A.T.E._. is an informal as- handpainted canvas murals seven rals were on public display at sociation for those interested in feet high and more than 448 feet Uxbridge Secondary School in an the history and development of in length. This work of art was effort to raise awareness of their educational heritage. Representa- completed by the Rev. James T. existence, their fragile condition, tives from museums, boards of Dowling during the years 1864 to and the hope of securing future education, and heritage organiza- 1878 when he was a circuit care. tions meet annually and exchange preacher in the Uxbridge area. For information about the Many historical institutions in Ontario have received donations from the collec- information and resources con- Women's Black Creek Pioneer The Masonic Lodge in scrolls or to help in their preser- tions of the Canadian Historical Society including: cerning developments in heritage Village, Todmorden Mills, Heritage Toronto, Commanda General Store. Dundum Uxbridge has possession of the vation. contact: Robert Wood- and strategies for its education Castle, Billings Estate, and the Wilson Macdonald Schoolhouse. john Carter scrolls but is seeking advice and land, Historian, Zeredatha Lodge, interpretation. presents a ceremonial dirk attributed tojames Fitzgibbons to Bill Severin, curator possibly an appropriate perma- #220, AF & AM, 37 Adams Recently, the Toronto Dis- of the Niagara Historical Society Museum. nent home and storage facitity for Court, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P trict School Board and the these artifacts. It is feared the 1G3. Sesquicentennial Museum and Archives hosted thel998 confer- to: ence exploring the theme, “Edu- The OHS invites you cational Space: Links Between Registry records returned Architecture and Schooling.” Delegates learned the stories and Tea on the Verandah to Glencoe challenges involved: in the prepa- ration of a Heritage Intent State- Historical and Glencoe & District Society ment as a tool to protect the built heritage of the school and sur- was a strong interest in his- London Free Press. The records It roundings; interpreting the broad Heritage and History toric documents and information were housed in Glencoe for 120 history of public education; the G1encoe’s the time of closing. that drove historian years at restoration of the one room Harold Carruthers to pursue the Through the assistance of Book Sale schooolhouse; and the prepara- possibility of the land registry MPP Irene Matheyssen in 1991, tion of a stately normal school for office records being returned to Wayne Gilies. Murray Smith and reuse as a community museum. Sunday, August 9 our own Elizabeth Whitney and Glencoe. The 1999 conference will be 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Within two months of the re- Reeve David McDonald we were hosted the Oxford County by 34 Parkview Avenue, Willowdale moval of the documents contacts able to preserve the records. They School Museum in Burgessville. Rain or Shine! were made to aquire the material. are now available to researchers Watch for details in future issues $5 .00 per person for tea records for West at the Glencoe and District His- The Registry of upcoming events. sittings for tea at 1:00 P.M.. 2:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Middlesex have been returned to torical Society Room, Main

Glencoe after an absence of seven Street. Glencoe on Wednesday years. and Saturday or by appointment Quill or The Registry Office first only. Calling all Spirits opened in Glencoe 1871 the For information contact: July : first registrar was Stephen Harold Carruthers (519) 287- steel pens and Blackburn and his brother was 2339 or Barbara McGill (519) Join the OHS as we explore the beliefs. traditions our ancestors during a noon hour lecture series Josiah Blackburn owner of the 287-3897. Nancy Luno is looking for folklore of primary source material on 19th century writing implements. Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28 Group In particular she would like 7, Social History to hear from anyone who knows noon to 1:00 P.M. of documents (such as newspa- 34 Parkview Avenue. Willowdale seeks new members per ads and articles, account $15.00 for four presentations or $5.00 per session. books. letters or diaries) that men- Bring your lunch; the OHS will provide beverages. tion pens available for sale in On- The Social Work History The SWHG is actively re- tario, where quill pens were What beliefs did they bring from the old world? Group (SWHG) was established cruiting new members particu- manufactured and when they How did they try to communicate with their ancestors? in the 1960s by some of the lead- larly among such disciplines as were commonly replaced by steel How did they attempt to foretell the future‘? ing social welfare historians in economics, history, political sci- nibs. What significance did they attach to the foods and beverages the United States. It is an inde- ence, social work, sociology, and lfyou can provide any leads, they were eating and drinking‘? pendent group of scholars, most urban studies among others. please contact Nancy Luno, 67- What was the symbolism surrounding All Hallows Eve? whom are social work educa- Annual SWHG membership of A Humewood Drive, Toronto interested in $10.00 for regular tors or historians fees are (U.S.) M6C 2W3, (416)656-8871. social welfare history. It is also a members, and $5.00 (U.S.) for symposium group within the students. Members receive a Council on Social Work Educa- thrice yearly SWHG newsletter, Editor: Lorraine Lowry tion (CSWE). the American fo- and periodic special papers. ISSN 0714-6736 “Cemetery News" Editor: in join- rum for social work educators. If you are interested Marjorie Stuan The OHS Bulletin. the newsletter of The held the last week please send the fee to Dr. “From the OHS Bookshelf" Editors: Meetings are ing. Ontario Historical Society. 3-1 Parkview Pat and Chris Raible of February or the first week of Gary Lowe, Treasurer. SWHG. Avenue. Willowdale. Ontario M2N 3Y2, pub- Museum News Editor: Brian Wood. Bell of Social Work, (416) 226-901 l.fax 226-2740 will be March. Upcoming conference and Dean, School Homestead National Historic Site. lished live times in 1998. There will be Francisco East Carolina University, Brantford sites include San four regular issues. and a special issue Printer: Versatel Corporate Services (1999), New York City (2000) Greenville. North Carolina celebrating the opening of the John McKen7.ic House. The copy deadline for and Dallas (2001). 27858-4353. USA. The members of the Board of Directors the next issue is August 10. 1998. of The Ontario Historical Society are: Bruce Richard. Pre.via’ent; Jeanne Enquiries concerning submissions and ad- The several classes of membership in the Hughes, First Virc President: Bryan vertising rates should be directed to The Society are: Individual/lnstitution/Organiza- Walls. Second Vice Presitlent; Robert Ontario Historical Society. 34 Parkview tion $20.00: Family $25.00; Sustaining Surtees, Past Presideirrz Lydia Ross Al- Avenue. Willowdale. Ontario M2N 3Y2. $50.00; Life $300.00: Patron $500.00: Ben- GLBAL exander. Secrezarv: James Clemens. (416) 226-9011 or fax (416) 226-2740. efactor $1000.00. Membership is open to Trezrxrr/-er; Frank Bartoszek. Carl Benn. all individuals and societies interested in the Everything For The Family Historian Richard Gardiner. John Milloy. Mary E. Reprinting of articles is encouraged. but history of Ontario. The OHS Bulletin is sent Simonds and Karen VantlenBrink. Legal should be accompanied by the acknowl- free of charge to all members of the Soci- FREE CATALOGUE Advisnr: David McFall. 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