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Ontario Historical Society Launches Bicentennial Webpage

Andrea Izzo an enhanced Members Section, Coordinator of Communcratrons exclusive to members of the OHS

Izzo@ontarIohIStorICa|SocIety.ca and subscribers of its scholarly journal, Ontario History. Over 70 he OHS is excited to announce articles and 24 book reviews have an expansion to its current appeared among the pages of the online offerings that celebrates the periodical focusing on the War of bicentennial of the . 1812 (published since 1899). Available at ontariohistorical In the Members Section, sub- society.ca/1812, the new service scribers to Ontario History can Long—time OHS Bulletin includes a number of valuable access, for the first time, digi- features. tal copies of this scholarship. Volunteers Pass the Torch The War of 1812 Bicentennial Non—subscribing members of the News and Events Portal will act as Society have access to digital a hub for Ontarians to learn more copies of scholarship previously about the war’s 200th anniversary published by the Women’s Cana- n June 12, 2010, The Ontario ety’s membership. At the time, celebrations. It features events, dian Historical Society. Historical Society presented Dennis Carter-Edwards was Presi- news releases and editorial articles The Society is pleased to launch to volunteers Chris and Pat Raible dent of the Society and Dorothy from the province’s heritage and this new online expansion to its the Cruikshank Gold Medal, which Duncan its Executive Director. tourism community. By select- website, an important tool in keep- “who honours individuals have was ing the Add News or Event icon, ing Ontario’s heritage community performed with distinction on be- and Anne Swarbrick was Minister institutions and community orga- informed and connected. OHS.” half of the After receiving of Culture. By March 1993, the nizations may design and submit The OHS has also worked to the prestigious award, Chris Raible OHS had not yet moved into the their own postings to appear on the commemorate the bicentennial thanked “tag- the Society and spoke historic John McKenzie House as page! The portal utilizes a by publishing a special double is- briefly on the importance of the its headquarters. ging” system, which allows users sue of Ontario History focusing written word and why publishing is Over the years, Chris has also to search and find other posts of on the War of 1812. In 2011, the fundamental to the preservation and significantly contributed to the similar interest (e.g. “Fort York” Society also launched its popular interpretation of Ontario’s history. book review pages of Ontario or “museum exhibit”). Ontario Heritage Directory Online. The Raibles know a few things History. In addition to his article The website also features an Ed- OHS acknowledges the support of about the written word. about William Lyon McKenzie ucational Resources page, which the Ministry of Tourism, Culture

Both of the Creemore residents (Spring 2000, Vol. C, No. 1), Chris includes an extensive bibliogra- and Sport through its Museum and have worked in careers devoted to has, since 1989, reviewed 23 books phy on the time period and short Technology Fund. the dissemination of information for the scholarly journal. book reviews on many recently To subscribe to Ontario History, through published works: Chris In its 2011 Audited Financial published titles related to the war. visit ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/ as an author and historian, Pat as Statements, the Society reported In addition, the website now has a librarian. Together, the duo has that volunteers contributed some made a significant impact on the 8,563 hours of expert service last histiography of the province’s past. year. Simply put, the OHS could Looking forward, the OHS is recently, The Dominion of Youth: In the spring of 1993, the hus- neither thrive nor exist without the very pleased to announce that a Adolescence and the Making of band and wife team volunteered unfiagging contributions of its new volunteer editor of ‘From the Modern Canada, I 920—1 950. as the review editors of the OHS volunteers. Pat and Chris Raible, Bookshelf’ has offered to carry the “I am honoured to be following Bulletin’s ‘From the Bookshelf’ in their long-standing service to Raibles’ torch. OHS members will in the path of From the Bookshelfs page. Continuing the work of OHS, have epitomized the impor- recognize the name of Dr. Cynthia esteemed long-time editors, Chris previous editor Jim Clemens, the tance of volunteerism to a non- Comacchio; she is not a “new” and Pat Raible,” said Dr. Comac-

Raibles have been regular contrib- profit organization, and they have volunteer for the OHS! Cynthia chio, “and I pledge to uphold their utors ever since, reviewing almost done so with poise, grace and an has served as Secretary of the high standards and dedication to 1,400 books from over 500 differ- unrelenting zeal to promote and OHS Board and on the Editorial the OHS and to Ontario's history.” ent publishers (see page 8). preserve Ontario’s history. They Advisory Committee of Ontario Gratitude is owed to both the In the March 1993 issue of have, unquestionably, performed History. She continues to serve Raibles and to Dr. Comacchio for the Bulletin, the Raibles were with distinction on behalf of the on the OHS Honours and Awards continuing the important work of first introduced to the Soci- Society. Committee and was instrumental promoting that which has been in the planning of the joint OHS- published on Ontario’s history and Guelph Historical Society Confer- supporting historians and authors ence in 2008. across Canada. A Professor of History at Wilfrid If you’d like to submit a book Laurier PRESIDENT'S REPORT ...... 2 HoNouRS AND AWARDS ...... 4 University, her research to be reviewed in a future issue, focuses on Canadian social and please send a copy to Dr. Cynthia NEW MEMBERS AND DoNoRs ...... 2 CEMETERY NEWS ...... 5 cultural history, centred on Ontar- Comacchio, 41 Periwinkle Way, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT ...... 3 ACROSS THE PRovINcE ...... 5 io, more specifically the history of Guelph, ON NIL 1H9. Cynthia CANADIAN childhood, youth and family. She can also be reached at ccomacch@ NATIONAL has published three books, most wlu.ca.

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www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca AGM and conference “20l2 - A Year of History” in partnership WELCOME President's Report with The Waterloo Historical So- ciety and Waterloo Regional Mu- NEw MEMBERS suem. It was my privilege to extend Dr. Brad Rudachyk, President voted to “memory,” “remember- greetings on behalf of the OHS to [email protected] ing,” and “commemoration.” The Waterloo Historical Society on Ajax Public S, Minsos Certainly, how we in Ontario and the milestone of its 100th anniver- Library on 23 S/mi//a’ cm/a’ acquaintance /7e_/‘orgot, Canada are “remembering" the sary. Two weeks later, June, Morgan Horse Ana’ never brought to niimlf’ bicentennial of the War of 1812 I was deeply honoured to be the Amherstburg Heritage Centre

S/mu/a’ ui.//a’ acquaintance be./orgol. is both topical and controversial. guest speaker at the 125th anniver- Provincial Marine Glenn Mount And an/d /ang .s'_i‘I7ef’ There is no one way to reinem— sary of the Lundy’s Lane Historical Who do we remember‘? What Society in Niagara Falls. ber. Donalda Badone OurDigitalWor|d As humans, we are historical do we remember? When do we It is important to mark these beings. We exist in time. We orga- remember? Where do we rcmcin— milestones. To bring to mind those Bark Lake David Peacock nize our lives in time. Many of our ber? Why do we remember‘? How who have gone before and who Cultural thought processes centre around do we remember? These are tough have worked to make our organi- Developments New Sudbury Historical time - past, present and future. and open-ended questions. zations and societies what they are. Comber 81 Society/ our We do stand on the shoulders For all intents and purposes, There are no definitive answers. truly District Historique du conscious being is wrapped up As Prof. Jerry Tulchinsky used of our predecessors. Historical Nouveau in times present and past. We are to drill into his undergraduates at Next year, in 2013, your Society Society Sudbury very much the sum of all our past Queens, ‘‘It depends on whose ox will have its own 125th anniver- Creepy Community actions, thoughts and experiences. getting gored.” Yet, while histo- sary. How will be remember, com- _ is Caledonia Heritage Plans are in That is why, for all of us, to lose rians, politicians, and bureaucrats memorate, celebrate? Ontario _ our memories would constitute a may disagree on the “who, what, the works, but nothing is written Mary Gladwin debilitating blow. We often joke when, where, why, and how,” in stone. Do you have any ideas on Nathan Smith _

’ about the increasing incidence none are prepared to advance the how we can make the year a very Goldsmith one‘? Borgal 8: Co. Society for the of "senior moments.” But sadly position that memory and history special lfyou do, please share _ Architects Preservation who among them with us. email address is: and more seriously, do not matter. My of Paris us remains untouched by the ac- The same can be said for organi- president@ontariohistoricalsociety. Ra mond Architectural

quaintance of someone who has zations. It is vitally important that ca. 1 look forward to hearing from obbs Heritage

or is dealing with the ravages of “institutional memory” be pre- you. East Luther Ron Stagg Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? served. How did we get to be the Let’s work together to make Grand Valley Memory resides at the very core way we are? That is the fundamen- our 125th anniversary something - Historical Kawartha of our very human-ness. Its loss is tal historical question. And it is special something to be remem- Society Re ion Arts at once devastating and immobiliz- good for organizations to be aware bered in the years to come. an Heritage ing. In determining how we might of what came be- John Hunter Society respond to a situation in the pres- fore. Action does Keith Kirkby Christopher ent or future, we invariably tum to not take place in Thorne , our past. How did we do that last an historical vac- Peter Konieczny time or the time before that? uum. Character Ransom _ _ Just as individuals rely on mem- and circumstance Jack Lipinsky Vrooman ory, so too do institutions, orga- count for much. Jonathan Lofft Gary Ziegler nizations, communities, societies This past June and nations. Much recent excellent we held an ex- historical scholarship has been de- tremely sucessful DoNoRs

Lundy’s Lane Historical Bruce Alexander David Peacock 125th Society Celebrates Kenneth Ian Reilly Armson Anniversary Robert and Fred Armstrong Kathleen ~On June 23, 2012, OHS President Brad Rudachyk Saunders spoke at the 125th Anniversary of the Lundy’s Steven Biggs Glenn Wright John Burtniak Robert W. Geary Lane Historical Society (LLHS). Pictured left is Dr. Pam Cain Past President, LLHS (1909-1932), Rev. Rudachyk presenting a framed certificate to Bill [email protected] Percival Mayes Houston, President, LLHS. MBTCO COVI In Memory of (1933-1950), Jesse Thomas Browne On June 23, 1887, ten worthy T. Ruley (1951-1957), Mrs. Eva on the Niagara frontier, a series of Aline Desjardins citizens men) gathered at the Tolan (1958-1959), Mrs. Mabel pamphlets on local 1812 battles Michael Ball (all Mary Gladwin Mechanics’ Institute in the Village Warner (1959-1961), Francis J. and a monograph on the settlement and (1961-1963), Mrs. M.A. of the Butler’s Rangers. Other Ian Amy of Niagara Falls (which, in 1904, Petrie Bruce Hosking Browne with the Town of Niagara Falls Corfield (1964), and Miss Fran- works have been published and was incorporated as the City of ces Didemus (1965-1967). Since continue today, with the popular Patricia Susan Browne Kennedy Niagara Falls). Their purpose of Canada’s Centennial Year, the It Happened at Niagara series by and Paul Miller meeting was “to organize them- Society has had just four presidents, Sherman Zavitz. As well, members Marcel Martel Pam Dawson selves into an association known Newton Misener, John Burtniak. such as Ernest Green and Francis as the ‘Lundy’s Lane Historical Sherman Zavitz, and the cur- Petrie regularly contributed histor- Catherine Joanne and Society” and their “objects” were: rent president, William Houston. ical articles for local newspapers, McEWen John Davy "to collect and preserve all infor- Several Society members have a tradition continued today by William Christine mation available, pertaining to served as president of the Ontario Zavitz with his weekly column for MCFar|ane Dawson early histoiy ofthe locality and es- Historical Society: Rev. George the Niagara Falls Review. Over pro- pecially to the period of 1812-14; A. Bull (1894-1897), Ernest Crui- the years, members have also Th°ma-S OHS’s Cheryl Rider to keep a record of the names of kshank (1920-1922), Ernest Green vided articles for scholarly Mcllwraith (1930-1931) and Rev. Percival journal Ontario History. Sue and Oscar men and women who then served O'Connor es- Marie Sprenger their country and to recommend Mayes (1940-1942). The Society In its earlier years, LLHS was the erection ofa worthy memorial has hosted several OHS Annual pecially active in placing markers of them.” And, for 125 years, the Meetings: 1905 (with the Niagara and plaques, several in the typical Lundy’s Lane (June 25, 1814), Society has fulfilled faithfully the Historical Society), 1936. 1941 stone cairn or obelisk style of the of historic sites at Drummond Hill Cemetery. as a vision and mandate of its founders, and 1956. day, at significant Peregrine national historic site and to erect while adapting and expanding its In its very earliest years, the in the area, such as Sir thereon the imposing monument in activities and good works over the Society launched a spirited pub- Maitland’s summer home and the 1895. Today, the Society holds an years. lishing programme under the “Indian Ossuary” in St. Davids, impressive memorial service an- The Society has been especially leadership of Ernest Cruikshank, the Old Red (Methodist) Meeting the Erie and Ontario Rail nually to commemorate the battle. well served by its presidents and the prominent military historian. House, in Upper LLHS has also served as the local officers, in fact some holding office Cruikshank himself produced an Road (the first railway sponsor for the “blue and gold” for ten and fifteen and more years, amazing amount of historical ina- Canada), and others. Its greatest beginning with the first president, terial, including his monumental achievement was the successful Rev. George A. Bull (1887-1905), 9—volume compilation of docu- lobbying of the federal govern- Ernest Cruikshank (1906-1908), ments relating to the War of 1812 ment to designate the battle site

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Rob Leverty, Executive Director and 1970. Dr. Norman also teaches r|everty@ontariohistoricalsocietyca Aboriginal history of the region at the University of

I want to first of all salute the and at Ryerson University. Waterloo Historical Society The Waterloo conference con- (WHS) and the Waterloo Region cluded with the Society’s 2011-12 Museum (WRM) for making our Honours and Awards Ceremony. - joint 2012 A Year of History Congratulations and thanks to Conference such a great success. the award recipients, and to A . very special thank to the who 5. i you everyone was nominated for ~ conference organizing commit- an award for their contributions Dr. John Bacher, OHS membr, environmentalist and author of Tw tee, including rych mills, Marion towards preserving and promoting Billion Trees and Counting: The Legacy of Edmund Zavitz (Dundurn), Roes, Warren Stauch (WHS); Tom Ontario’s history. Thanks also recently gave a presentation entitled ”Edmund Zavitz Rescues Ontario: Reitz, Keri Solomon, Jamie to Dr. Ian Radforth, Chair, OHS His Impact on ” at the South Grey Museum in Flesherton. Perham (WRM); and Sharon Honours and Awards Committee Seen here (left to right) are Barry Penhale, Publisher Emeritus, Dundurn; Jaeger, Andrea lzzo, and Heather and all the judges for their delib- John Bacher; and Kate Russell, Curator/Manager, South Grey Museum.

Anderson (OHS) for their out- erations and countless hours of This book has been so popular that it has already had a second printing. standing hard work in planning volunteer service. and preparing this special event At the June 8th OHS Board of in celebration of WHS’s 100th Directors meeting at the Waterloo policies with liability limits of at 50th anniversary), he oversaw the Anniversary. OHS deeply appreci- Region Museum, OHS incorpo- least $2 million, and 31 that have creation of the Glengarry Pioneer ates the incredible contributions rated two more historical organi- purchased coverage for contents Museum in Dunvegan as well of all the conference speakers and zations in the Province of Ontario. and property. as the Nor'Westers and Loyalist workshop leaders, the assistance They are the New Sudbury Histori- The OHS participated in the 13th Museum in Williamstown. With of WHS volunteers throughout cal Society/Historique du Nouveau Annual Doors Open Toronto in Dr. Rae Fleming as editor, he pro- the weekend, and the support of Sudbury and the Society for the May. During the weekend, OHS duced The Lochaber Emigrants to our sponsors, which included Preservation of Paris Architectural staff and volunteers welcomed and Glengarry. As a board member of Dundum, OurDigitalWorld, Home Heritage. Congratulations to all the gave tours to over 750 visitors to the Scottish Studies Foundation, he Hardware, Budds, Four Points volunteers who worked very hard the John McKenzie House. Tour- was active in endowing the chair Sheridan, and SunLife Financial. to incorporate both organizations. ists came from many countries, of Scottish Studies at the Univer- At the conference, the OHS also Over the past 18 months, the OHS and as far away as Japan. sity of Guelph and was given an held its 124th AGM. I would like has incorporated 18 not—for-profits I am very sad to report the unex- honorary doctorate by Laurentian to welcome Dr. Alison Norman, dedicated to preserving and pro- pected loss of Hugh P MacMillan, University. Dedicated to the who was newly elected to the OHS moting some aspect of Ontario’s former field officer ofthe Archives history of Canada, Hugh was Board of Directors at the AGM. history and natural heritage. of Ontario and OHS member, who indeed a colourful figure, well- Alison’s history with the Society The OHS insurance programme died July 21st, 2012, in Ottawa. known across Ontario and beyond began in 2000 when she was hired remains very popular; the Society Just recently, I had an engaging and in museum, archival, literary, as a summer student to research has already approved 23 new ap- enjoyable telephone conversation canoeing, Scottish, genealogical, and write a booklet on heritage plications from member organiza- with Hugh and ended up buying and antiquarian circles. Our deep- fundraising. She has continued tions this year. There are now 66 another copy of his splendid 2004 est sympathies and condolences to to remain involved with the OHS member organizations that have biography Adventures of a Paper Hugh’s entire family. ever since. Alison recently began Directors and Officers Liability Sleuth. His interests were cen- a post—doctoral fellowship at Trent Insurance policies underwritten at tred on the fur trade of the North University; her new project is a a limit of $2 million each. There West Company and as found- Find the OHS history of Aboriginal teachers in are 71 organizations that have ing president of the Glengarry on Facebook! southern Ontario between 1800 General Liability Insurance Historical Society (celebrating its

Photo Christina Westcott OHS Welcomes New Affiliate: CANADIAN Ramara Historical Society NATIONAL

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Adrienne Davies, RHS are invited to present on particular [email protected] topics to members and the gen- eral public. Meetings are also a The OHS first met with the forum in which members can share Ramara Historical Society (RHS) information and stories. Many in September 2004, and since then, members share extensive collec- RHS has grown greatly in numbers tions of artifacts, photographs and and influence. Its mandate is to memorabilia, ranging musi- from ~ “research, document, collect, clas- cal instruments and funeral pipes to Members of the Ramara Historical Society (RHS) held a Box Car Mtin sify, preserve and edit material full-size train locomotives and cars. in June 2011 at Cecil Byers’ historic railway site in Ramara Township. illustrating the founding, settle- At meetings, RHS has also been ment and development of the compiling a timeline oflocal events through the area; photographs of museum, a fully preserved general former townships of Rama and significant to the community. the stations make up one of the al- store and a museum documenting Mara,” which are now known as The talents of RHS members bums shared at public events. the ancient fishing weirs off local the Township of Ramara and the have kept the Society vibrant and Another way RHS stays visible shores. There are other histori- Chippewas of Rama First Nation. visible within and outside Ramara. is by attending events and provid- cal riches that are still visible but RHS incorporated through affili- Several members have developed ing presentations and hands-on largely unnoticed by those who ation with The Ontario Historical a website that houses photos, fam- experience on the daily life of our pass them every day; RHS would Society in June 201 I. ily albums and a genealogy section forebears. A rope-making machine like to make them more evident A partnership be- was struck and gamers heavy traffic. is a popular feature, as is a work- and appreciated. tween the RHS and the Ramara Volunteer members worked ing windmill. Albums of collected With incorporation through Township, which has provided on refurbishing a 1946 Massey and reproduced photographs spe- affiliation with The Ontario a display area and meeting room Harris tractor that was subse- cific to schools, train stations, etc. Historical Society, RHS has vali- within the new township offices. quently raffled to raise funds for are pored over wherever they are dated itself, and recent activities The displays are used, on an on- the society’s purposes. As well, displayed. reflect its growing importance to going basis, to showcase artifacts RHS members have completed Hidden within Ramara Town- the local community. RHS looks loaned to RHS Ramara resi- by restoration of a century farm ship are assets that are available forward to providing keys to the dents’ collections for historically wagon, which has just won first to the public by appointment, but past as well as the ongoing cul- themed displays. prize honours in the Washago largely unadvertised and unknown. tural development of the commu- The Ramara Historical Society Canada Day Parade. Through RHS member connec- nity in the future. RHS welcomes meets on the third Thursday of the Trains hold a fascination for tions, the Society has been able you to become a member and month at the Udney Community many people, and the RHS is no to visit the aforementioned full- learn more about the Society at Centre in Ramara and speakers exception! Several lines once ran size train collection, a waterski www.ramarahistoricalsociety.net.

I LSUII/VIVMER 2012 Buiiiéfini tive Library of Ontario and Min- ering complete runs of physical istry of the Environment, with a or microfilmed newspapers then Museum News massive collection of Hansard on working with us to digitize those the verge of publication. materials. Using ODW’s special- ized newspaper management tools, Digital Newspapers community organizations can pro- OurDigita|Wor|d: Changing Increasingly, researchers go on- vide local news indexes and page Archival Access and Research line to discover personal or com- images online for discovery in munity history that any community or

is most often cap- home computer in tured in community the world. Jess Posgate, ODW Community Content newspapers. Those jposgate@ourdigita|wor|d.org Digital collections are built from original documents Local Projects digi- the ground up, private collections can be quite fragile Starting a Community History, Global mix with community archives and, and when lost or tization project of be Discovery once online, enhance or even fill damaged, tracts of any size can a daunting task. Last year, a woman in British voids in larger, institutional hold- information can Columbia “Googled” her father’s ings. Local historical and genea- be lost forever. Whether your In one The ~~ organization has name. Just clicks later and she was logical societies, despite financial case, of listening to his voice for the first constraints, recognize the value Essex Free Press OurDigita a small archive mate- time since he had passed away. of such efforts and are very often has no entries for community The 20-year-old audio record- the catalyst for building these col- 1923 because the paper copies rial: newsletters, photographs, sum- ing had been digitized and put lections. With the VITA digital have literally disappeared for that postcards, interviews from a of online by Petawawa Public toolkit and other services, ODW year. Another, The Provincial mer student’s project or decades Library, bridging the gap between enables the creation and sharing of Freeman, was assumed to be lost local newspapers, there are always in- father and daughter thanks to community content and recognizes to history. Both titles, however, lots of questions. Our legacy some dedicated staff with the right the benefits of volunteer interests are available through the Ontario cludes the Community Digitization tools for answering an increasing and efforts. News Portal (http://news2.our Project (http://ourdigita1world.org/ we demand for digital history. ontario.ca), a resource that brings portfolio/cdp), during which Primary sources are often the Access and Discovery together more than 300,000 pages facilitated collaboration amongst organiza- backbone of any research, and ODW works to provide demo- of Ontario newspapers with over the various participant projects of all digital access to content can open cratic access to collections and 1,000,000 pages in the pipeline. tions, supporting basic project pathways to new understandings content of all kinds by providing Knowing the value of local sizes by providing of our past and our communities. one-search portals across hundreds newspapers, many communities planning advice and the VITA long—term Perhaps the most prolific initiative of organizational materials includ- started indexing news content or digital toolkit to enable plans. in Ontario to digitize and deliver ing scrapbooks, photos, statistical Birth, Marriage and Death Records project primary sources from the com- documents, newspapers, audio and by hand in local card catalogues or Ready to get started? ODW can help. One shoebox or file folder munity level is OurDigitalWor1d video recordings to name a few. databases but these local solutions produce results (ODW). As the successor to the The OurOntario.ca portal points remain frustrating to use and ac- at a time, you can attractive Our Ontario project, ODW inherits to more than 4 million objects cess. With the advent ofdigital dis- that are sustainable, will reach a proud legacy of providing grass- ranging over more than 200 years covery, many small organizations and, most importantly, people roots solutions for organizations of Ontario history, with show- are now collaborating within their across all distances to touch institution- illuminating history. Or, in the of all types and sizes, including case collections about the War town or county or with by from Brit- public and academic libraries, of 1812, , Lucy al repositories to bring together words of Fay Clouthier “I known about archives, museums, histori- Maud Montgomery and more. The the best primary sources of their ish Columbia, had but mom cal societies, cultural heritage Ontario GovDocs portal (http:// local newspapers for digitization. these interviews my so I associations, women’s institutes, govdocs.ourontario.ca) provides By pooling resources like volun- thought they had been lost, newspaper publishers and other more than 35,000 full-text search- teers, funds, expertise, space and am thrilled to see these available... this!” community organizations. able documents from the Legisla- time, these partnerships are gath- THANK YOU for doing

r'°-‘Wand Awards 2011

In 1967, the OHS established an to James Fortin, Curator, Greater awards programme to honour in- City of Sudbury (pictured right). dividuals and organizations who The Carnochan Award, pre- have contributed significantly to sented to an individual who has the preservation and promotion of contributed many years of service Ontario’s heritage. to the heritage community, is Dr. Ian Radforth, Chair of awarded to Wayne LeBelle. OHS Honours and Awards The Joseph Brant Award, hon- the @ I Committee, is pleased to announce ouring the best book on multicul- Serge Ducharme (left) and OHS the recipients for 2011: tural history in Ontario published OHS Museums Committee hair Chair Dr. Ian Radforth (centre) present The Scadding Award of Excel- in the past three years, is awarded Honours and Awards Committee Medal to James Fortin, Curator of Greater lence, awarded to a historical soci- to Dr. Jack Lipinsky for Imposing the 2011 OHS Cruikshank Heritage Museums. Mr. Fortin has, for many years, served as a ety or heritage group that has made their Will: An Organizational His- Sudbury and ambassador for The Ontario Historical Society. an outstanding contribution to the torjy ofJewish Toronto 1933-1948, tireless volunteer field of history, is awarded to York McGill-Queen’s University Press. The Huguenot Society of Pioneer and Historical Society, The Fred Landon Award, hon- A. Macdonald and the Voters of Canada Award, honouring the Ontario’s oldest historical society. ouring the best book on regional Kingston 1841-1891, Kingston book or substantial article The Dorothy Duncan Award, history in Ontario published in Historical Society. best published in Ontario in the past awarded to a non-profit organiza- the past three years, is awarded The Riddell Award, honouring Ontario’s three years which has brought tion nominated by a First Nations to Dr. Royce MacGillivray for the best article on history public awareness to the principles Council or a Municipal Coun- Dictionary of Glengarry Biogra- published during the Award year, to Wigmore of freedom of conscience and cil for outstanding service to its phy, Glengarry Historical Society. is awarded Gregory “Before the Railroad: From freedom of thought, is awarded region, is awarded to the The Alison Prentice Award, for Alexander for The Long Beaverton Thorah Eldon honouring the best book on Slavery to Freedom in the Cana- to Chris Borderland,” The Back.‘ Afghanistan's Quest for Historical Society. women's history in the past three dian-American Way Peace, HarperCollins Publishing. The President’s Award, hon- years, is awarded to Maria Meindl Journal of American History (Vol. This year’s awards were pre- ouring a corporation, business, or for Outside the Box.‘ The Life and 98 No. 2), September 201 1. Creighton sented at the Society’s Honours executive that has contributed to Legacy of Writer Mona Gould, the The Donald Grant best book of and Awards Ceremony on June heritage conservation in the recent Grandmother I Thought I Knew, Award, honouring the Press. biography or autobiography high- 9th, 2012, at the Waterloo Region past, is awarded to Kirk Howard, McGill-Queen’s University or pres- Museum as part of the joint OHS- President and Publisher, Dundum. The J. J. Talman Award, hon- lighting life in Ontario, past Society- on Ontario’s ent, published within the past three Waterloo Historical The Cruikshank Medal, pre- ouring the best book — Dr. Wesley Waterloo Region Museum 2012 sented on rare occasions to indi- social, economic, political or cul- years, is awarded to Astonishing A Year of History Conference. viduals who have performed with tural history published in the past B. Turner for The Congratulations to all the award distinction on behalf of The Ontar- three years, is awarded to Dr. Ged General: The Life and Legacy of Dundum. recipients! io Historical Society, is awarded Martin for Favourite Son? John Sir Isaac Brock, I if IWOHS Btifiériu SUMMER’2j0l2 learn how—to tricks and Cemetery News have an enjoyable time. Various historical societies often have special record- ing bees. The OGS has groups working in cem- Marjorie Stuart, Editor eteries across the province; DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE [email protected] to learn about a group near OHS CEMETERY DEFENCE FUND! you contact provoffice@ Registered and ogs.on.ca. In addition, .4 The resources of the OHS are constantly Unregistered Cemeteries the Jewish Genealogical challenged as we try to defend threatened During the month of Society has photographed cemeteries across the province. We cant do '3! June, the volunteer OHS/ all the Jewish headstones it alone. All donations receive a tax receipt. OGS Unregistered Cem- in the Toronto area, and eteries Committee attended is now transcribing the both the OHS (Kitchener) information. They also and OGS (Kingston) con- have groups photographing ferences, where it assembled a final, with no chance of appeal. Jewish cemeteries in photographic display of some of Many asked how to register a southern Ontario. Contact the 1,500 known unregistered cemetery. First, the owner of the [email protected]. cemeteries in Ontario. There, many cemetery must be the one to reg- The restoration commit- questions were raised that we hope ister it. If you know the owner you tee for Old St Peter’s Lu- to answer below. may be able to assist them or at theran Cemetery in Zurich Photo Rob Leverty All burial sites should be regis- least make them aware of the need has reported on the exten- ~ tered with the Ontario Ministry of to register for protection. If the sive work done to restore The OHS recently joined the Si|verShoe Consumer and Business Services, cemetery does more than twelve their cemetery, which will Historical Society (SSHS) for the 15th Cemetery Regulation Unit. Active burials per year there is a fee and be rededicated in August. Anniversary Memorial Candlelight Service un- cemeteries have requirements various requirements. In the case A granite monument has in New Lowell. Seen here are Deborah der the Funeral, Burial & Crema- of an inactive cemetery there is no been installed, listing 135 Bronée, Councillor, Ward 6, Clearview tion which provides Act, protection fee to register. There are associat- names of those interred in Township (left) with Janie Cooper—Wilson, for the deceased, the bereaved and ed costs to prove ownership of the the burial ground. Quot- President, SSHS. Deborah is the daughter of the operators of cemeteries. Inac- cemetery, such as copies of deeds, ing from the report “These former Clearview Township Administrator tive cemeteries that do less than wills and possibly a survey. lost souls who only resided Ted Hannan, who held office in 1997 when twelve burials in a year have no Many told us that some unreg- in church records have the SSHS first began restoration work at protection unless registered. istered cemeteries had no tomb- now become a part of the Bethe|—Union Pioneer Cemetery. At that First, many are unaware that stones. The deceased had to be community and are being time the SSHS was known as The Bethe|- “closed” means moved in Govem- buried but there was no law that given the recognition they Union Pioneer Cemetery Committee, prior ment parlance. This is quite said there must be a tombstone! deserve.” The site hon- to its incorporation through affiliation with “closed different from to further Often there were wooden crosses ours the early pioneers, the OHS in 2007. burials,” which the administrators or field stones which have long is accessible to people of a cemetery may order. In that since disappeared. An unmarked of all ages and abilities, and The Lake Scugog Historical case the cemetery will not accept burial ground is still a cemetery connects the community to its Society will hold its annual tour of further burials but the cemetery and is deserving of respect. local heritage. Pine Grove Cemetery at the south remains in situ. To register a cemetery: Contact Janis McCahill spent years end of Port Perry on Wednesday If there is a request to close and the Registrar of Cemeteries, Min- researching the pioneer cemeter- August 22, 2012, at 7 p.1n. Admis- move a registered cemetery, the istry of Consumer and Business ies of Forest. She also spent time sion is free; donations welcome. Regulations under the Act define Services, Cemetery Regulation convincing the municipality that Pape Avenue Cemetery, estab- the closure pro.c_ess: there must be Unit, Place Nouveau, Suite 1500, these were the final resting places lished in 1849, belongs to Holy signage at the cemetery, notices in 5775 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON of the town’s first citizens. Forest Blossom Temple and is Toronto”s the newspapers and the Ontario M7A 2135. Telephone toll free was incorporated in 1859; the mu- oldest Jewish cemetery. A walking Gazette; and there is a list of orga- 1.800.889.9768. nicipality, now known as Lambton tour will take place on August 26 nizations that need to be notified, If there is uncertainty about a Shores, has placed these cemeter- at 11 a.m. To register, visit ontario including the OGS and OHS. Fur- burial location e-mail marjstuart@ ies on their official plan, recogniz- jewisharchives.org/pape.html. The thermore, there is a 45-day period sympatico.ca. A list of known un- ing the following burial grounds: cemetery is not open to the public, in which to object. Ifthe Registrar registered cemeteries also appears The Old Burial Ground, the Angli- so this is a rare opportunity to learn of Cemeteries declares that it is on the OGS Website at www.ogs. can Church Cemetery, the Bradley the rich history and stories ofsome in the public interest to close and on.ca. A new, more comprehen- Cemetery and a Roman Catholic of the most prominent residents of move the there cemetery, is the sive list is currently under devel- Burial Ground on Main Street. Toronto in the time period. Burial right of appeal to a Government opment, and is being posted on Kim Koswan of the London- customs and the artistic imagery on Tribunal. both the OHS and OGS websites, Middlesex Branch of the OGS gravestones will also be discussed. In the of case an unregistered county by county. notified the Municipality of The Mount Pleasant Group has cemetery, a notice appears twice in Strathroy—Caradoc in 2009 that opened anatural burial site at Mead- a local newspaper, and three weeks Cemetery News Campbell Cemetery was in a state owvale Cemetery in Brampton. later the Registrar of Cemeteries Summer is the perfect time to of disrepair. The municipality has A casket may be used but it must can declare the cemetery officially transcribe a cemetery. These are put up a new entrance with sig- closed and his or her decision on pleasant days spent in the com- nage, cleared the thick brush and the relocation of the burials is pany ofothers. First timers quickly restored tombstones.

Across the Pro 'nce joyed a long career at the Archives all things heritage, will be sorely of Ontario, researching fur trade missed as well. Our sympathy is history, the Scots in Canada and all extended to all these families and things Glengarry. We also mourn their friends. Congratulations to Olive Lee, Adrian will be the speaker at the Hugh McKellar, founding member The Lennox and Addington Secretary of the Essa Historical September 18 meeting of the and life member of the Toronto Historical Society reminds us Society, on being chosen as the Association on his essay topic Branch of the Jane Austen Soci- that, with the phasing out of the latest honouree on the Wall of “The Paths of George McLean and ety, a treasured volunteer with the Canadian penny, it will be happy Honour at the Museum on the Leslie Frost: Two Soldiers from Anglican Church of Canada, the to receive a donation ofyour penny Boyne in Alliston. For informa- Orillia and the First World War.” Children’s Aid Society, Lambton collections for Macpherson House! tion about these two organiza- For details of the meeting and the County Music Festival and St. Volunteers will roll the pennies for tions: Essa Historical Society: 2013 awards: www.simcoecounty Michael’s Cathedral Church Choir. you. Contact 613.354.5982. 705.458.9971 and the Museum on history.ca. Many organizations mourn the Toronto Public Libraries the Boyne: 705.435.0167. Further congratulations are in loss of Joan Rumgay of Port Hope, celebrates the legacy of James Among many receiving the order; as of July 1st, 2012, the who, with her husband Donald, Bain, TPL’s first Chief Librarian, Queen Elizabeth II medal recently Town of Markham has been founded and published for over 20 at the TD Gallery at the Toronto were Donald Booth, U.E. and Paul officially changed to the City of years the very successfiil Canada Reference Library, 789 Yonge Denter, U.E. Congratulations! Markham. Century Home magazine. MPP Street. “James Bain and His Adrian Bowles is the 2012 With regret we report the pass- Leonard Braithwaite, veteran of Collections,” an exhibition of winner of the Andrew Hunter ing of several members ofthe heri- the RCAF, lawyer, Queen’s Coun- Award, presented by the Simcoe tage community including Hugh sel, and strong supporter of the County Historical Association. MacMillan of Ottawa, who en- Ontario Black History Society and

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product from the Black Creek ii. Niagara Escarpment Commission "B Phfto Brewery: Raspberry Beer! For fur- ther information: 416.736.1733. maps, prints and books, is a collec- September 15, 16: Celebrate tion of rare Canadiana that will be Doors Open in the Algonquin on display until September lst. Highlands, Saturday 9-4, Sunday The United Empire Loyalist 9-1. Information: 705.754.0427. Association of Canada (UELAC) To view a listing of all the com- hopes to produce Ontario graphic munities celebrating Doors Open licence plates with the UELAC this autumn, visit www.doorsopen badge and needs your support! ontario.on.ca. Email [email protected]. September 22: Grand Opening As always, the coming weeks of the Morgan Horse Heritage and months are filled with a host Centre, 971 Scugog Line 12, surrounded Reserve (1990), and served as a of activities that focus on the rich Uxbridge. Ribbon cutting, lunch, Lyn MacMillan is receiving the step towards the establishment of history of Ontario and beyond. tours and Morgan demonstrations. by family after Niagara Escarpment Commis- Ontario’s Greenbelt. Here is just a sampling for your Email [email protected] or Niagara In his remarks, Rob Leverty consideration: call 905.852.9850. sion’s (NEC) Lifetime that “The Ontario Historical August 19: Coldwater September 22, 23: Experi- Escarpment Achievement Award stated believes that the Canadiana Museum hosts Heritage ence a War of 1812 Bicentennial at a ceremony held at Massey Society strongly of Toronto. natural and cultural heritage of Day beginning at 11 a.m. with Re-enactment weekend at the College, University more diverse and boun- an interdenominational church Glengarry Pioneer Museum. In 1978, Lyn founded the Ontario is Niagara Escarp- tiful as a result of Lyn’s lifetime of service, lunch, music, displays, Includes musket demonstrations, Coalition on the conservation achievements. This demonstrations and more: Call battle re-enactments, an l812—era ment (CONE), formed to hold the account- award is ajust and deserving hon- 705.955.1930 to inquire about this fashion show and, of course, lots of Ontario Government our for someone who has worked event and the special Devon Teas food! More info: www.g1engarry able to its promise to conserve the Escarpment, made five years ear- tirelessly and courageously as a served every Wednesday at 1 p.m. pioneermuseum.ca. volunteer for the conservation and August 25: The Sheddon Area October 20: lnnisfil Historical lier. Under her leadership, CONE protection of the Niagara Escarp- Historical Society presents the Society hosts Terry Boyle speak- lobbied to open NEC meetings to on behalf of all Ontarians. 10th Annual “Evening of Local ing on "Ontario Haunted Sites” at the public, and defended a draft ment, Escarp- Lyn’s humour lifted the spirits of History” at the Royal Canadian the Knock Community Centre at version of the Niagara countless environmentalists and Legion, Branch 519, Coboconk: 2 p.m. ment Plan through two years inspired so many of 705.454.1878. October 25: Haliburton County of intensive public hearings. In her leadership mem- our fellow citizens to never give August 26: Kirkfield & District Historical Society hosts Tom 1985, Lyn was appointed up defending our natural heritage. Historical Society hosts a Variety Ballantyne speaking on "Archae- ber of the NEC after the Ontario Her work and dedication is a fun- Show "John Denver Tribute" at ology in Haliburton County”: Government formally adopted the Canada’s damental part of the environmental 2 p.m. at the Church Museum: 705.754.0427. Niagara Escarpment Plan, of Ontario. Our province is 905.426.7022. November 4: Rebel Tour! Bus first environmental land-use plan, history area’s recognition a more decent and civilized society September 6: Join The Friends tour comemmorating the 175th which led to the because of MacMillan." of the OPP Museum in Orillia as anniversary of the Rebellion of as a UNESCO World Biosphere Lyn they "Pedal for the Past" to raise Upper Canada. This informative funds for the museum, beginning 6-hour bus trip follows the route at 11 a.m.: 705.330.4178. of the rebels from Lloydtown September 15: Black Creek down Yonge Street to Toronto. Pioneer Village will host its 56th Includes a variety of speakers and annual Pioneer Festival featur- a number of fascinating stops. ing the celebration of Mennonite Contact King Township Museum and Pennsylvania German history at 905.833.2331 or kingmuseum@ and culture. If you can attend you king.ca for more information and may want to sample the newest to register.

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« ll, r 1 ~~ .- like to thank the Honour- The Ontario Historical Socie Ty (OHS ) would able Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport for meeting ~ recently with the OHS to discuss the Society's ongoing work. Pictured (from left) are: Rob Leverty, OHS Executive Director; Caroline Di Cocco, OHS Second Vice President; Minister Chan, holding a copy of the Spring 2012 special double issue of Ontario History on the War of 1812; and Dr. B.E.S. Rudachyk, President, OHS.

Photo Rob Leverty an annual picnic at a historic site plaques, the programme conduct- in the area, while, on occasion, bus ed now by the Ontario Heritage trips to historic sites and museums Trust marking local historic sites have been arranged, in addition throughout the province. to walking tours of city districts The Society collected artifacts and local cemeteries. For the past pre- and other historical materials in dozen years, the Society has Award, its early years, but did not have a sented an annual Heritage permanent location to store and during Heritage Month, recogniz- display them. When the Lundy’s ing a local organization, company ma- Lane Historical Museum was es- or individual that has made a tablished in 1970, the collection jor contribution in preserving and was transferred to form the nucleus promoting the historical, architec- of that museum, now the Niagara tural and natural heritage of the and region. The Voyageur Heritage Network, along with the OHS and the Ministry Falls History Museum. City holds regular month- The Lundy’s Lane Historical of Tourism, Culture and Sport, hosted their Spring Workshop at the The Society presentations Society, an affiliated society of Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah on in com- ly meetings, with range of historical the OHS, is proud of its efforts in memoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Pictured (from left) covering a wide closes each year with furthering our knowledge and are workshop speakers: Dorothy Duncan, author, historian and OHS topics, and dinner in an attractive appreciation of the history of the volunteer; Steven George, Wikwemikong First Nation historian; Dr. Patrick an annual and Jeanette venue featuring a speaker and pro- City of Niagara Falls and area Julig, Department of Anthropology, Laurentian University; gramme. Other activities include during the past 125 years. Allen, Curator, Assiginack Museum, Manitowaning.

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interesting read. It is a reminder that one year — perhaps any year if Chris and Pat Raible, Editors Dorothy Duncan, for many years examined carefully, but certainly chrisraib|e1@gmai|.com Executive Director of the OHS, this one — does make a difference. pat.raib|e@gmai|.com here presents an engaging view of The year 1939 was much more than life on the “home front.” a chain of specific events. There was a cumulative impact and the Laura Secord: Heroine of the world was not the same again. War of 1812. Peggy Dymond PREPARING for the \X/ORST — AND THERE ‘ Leavey. Dundurn A Quest HERE can-no s u o - u o - o n - n o o o o o can-on o o o u no Biography. 224 pages. Researching Your Irish E\’F.RYl.)AY LIFE IN Illustration. $20 softbound. Ancestors at Home and Abroad. UPPER CANADA, Leavey, an award-winning David R. Elliott. Dundurn. 1812-1814 author of young adult fiction, has 224 pages. Illustrations and used her considerable skills to maps. $20 softbound. E-book interweave two strands of his- available.

tory. One is Laura Secord herself, In this useful volume, Parkhill, whose walk of many miles warned Ontario, professional genealogist a British outpost commanded by David Elliott shares his exten- Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon of sive knowledge of both intemet an impending American attack. research sites and Irish archival We are told not only this tale of locations. His clear advice to those courage, which became the stuff of digging for their Irish roots is: do Canadian legend, but also the story your homework. Learn all you can of her whole life. The other is the before you go to Ireland. But then

drama of the War of l 812, especially go, knowing there is much more as played out in southern Ontario — to be learned by touring Ireland, l)()I{()'I'H\' l)UN(i.«—\.\1 British troops, American invaders, visiting ancestral homelands, a11d Canadian militia, Native allies. The consulting written records. Anoth- UPPER CANADA IN history did not end with the end er Dundum publication that will be TIME OF WAR of hostilities — Laura Secord was welcomed by family historians. Hoping for the Best, Prepar- eventually to receive recognition ing for the Worst: Everyday Life and reward, and to become, even CULTURAL HISTORY in Upper Canada, 1812-1814. in our time, a figure of controversy. Scratchings: Across Cultures: Dorothy Duncan. Dundurn. 248 Similarly, perhaps, as we mark the A Memoir of Denial and Discov- pages. $22 softbound. E-book bicentennial of the War of 1812, ery. Stephen Heeney. Published available. its significance continues to be the by the author. 138 pages. Illus- Duncan sets the scene by subject of both celebration and de- trations, Maps. $15 softbound. looking back to the end of the bate. Plaudits to Dundum Press for “This is a memoir of a certain American Revolution and the this addition to its fine Quest series part of my life,” says Stephen Treaty of Versailles in I783. of Canadian biography. Heeney, “which leads into the Among those who considered the story of one Brant County, treaty a disaster were the tens of UP AND AWAY Ontario, family’s involvement in thousandswhostreamednorthtothe The Avro Arrow: A Picture settler-aboriginal interaction over remaining British colonies. Upper History. Lawrence Miller. several centuries.” In his well- hardbound; $40 softbound. C anadawas a land in transition, says Amazing Stories. James researched and attractively The Dictionary of Canadian Duncan, as Loyalists joined those Lorimer. 125 pages. presented book, Heeney (retired Biography is an extraordinarily already there: “First Nations, Illustrations. $10 softbound. Foreign Service Officer and valuable research tool, but its explorers, fishermen, fur trad- More than fifty years ago, a new Canadian Ambassador to the volumes are not usually read for ers, entrepreneurs, missionaries, jet fighter took to the skies over Philippines) combines the his- their collective information. This

military, government officials, Malton, Ontario. But politics and torical, the genealogical and the anthology, as it were, assembles merchants, and settlers.” She economics doomed an aircraft very personal. He starts with more than sixty biographic profiles draws extensively on contempo- project that was uniquely Cana- childhood memories of visits to rary accounts, letters and journals dian. In simple form, with dozens his grandparents at Brooklea, :...... v ....a;; to describe for us this frontier of images, here is related a familiar located on the Grand River. At this society, as the newcomers settled tale of hope and disappointment time, his aboriginal ancestry was down to their “everyday life,” that will not go away. not openly spoken of. Through Please Note: More extensive re- views a number books relat- building homes and roads, plant- careful research, Heeney has of of ing to the history of our province are ing crops, erecting mills, opening ONE YEAR REMEMBERED traced his Mohawk roots through found in each issue of Ontario History, shops and other businesses, and Canada on the Doorstep: his great-grandmother back to published by the OHS. learning skills from their Native 1939. William Rayner. Dundurn. Peter the Runner and the Mohawk The prices of books referred to on this neighbours. As she points out, 248 pages. Illustrations. $25 Settlement at Grand River. A page may or may not include shippin or taxes. All prices are in Canadian do — “Life in the settlements was not softbound. fascinating and inspiringjourney. lars unless otherwise noted. for the faint-hearted. To survive The author says 1939 “was not How do we select books to be year” — and prosper took a combination of your typical true enough. COMMERCIAL CANADA reviewed? Our criteria are simple: we — '5 experience, skill and knowledge” The Great Depression was ending, Canada Entrepreneurs: From review all recently published books and, no doubt, dogged persever- World War Two was beginning. the Fur Trade to the 1929 Stock relating to the history of this prov- ince that are sent to us publishers, ance. All was threatened by the By the end of the year Canada Market Crash. J. Andrew Ross 8: by authors or readers. To submit a book declaration of war in June I812. had re-affirmed its British iden- Andrew D. Smith, editors. to be reviewed, forward a copy to: Upper Canadians responded with tity, yet also forged its American University of Toronto Press. From the Bookshelj‘, 34 Parkview Ave., bravery, perseverance, and loyalty. connections. This brightly written 528 pages. Illustrations. $95 Willowdale, ON M2N 3Y2.

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"Ca fan history. It was thersijg of the first parliament in Upper Canada, saw numerous de la Roche, E. J. A Note to DUNDURN Welcomes Book Proposals Pratt, W. O. Mitchell, on historical topics from OHS members. Hugh MacLennan, Our Readers into a single study of Canadian Visit dundum.com for submission guidelines. and Morley Cal- — entrepreneurialism. Many laghan. Sadly, Mac- — Labatt, Massey, Eaton, Beck, etc. ment to liberate the Emerald Isle. millan Canada no longer exists as Chris and Pat Raible are familiar Ontario names. Others When in 1866 the Fenian invasion an imprint or publishing house. are less well known, but played of the Niagara region took place, Panofsky pays a well-deserved This issue of“From the Bookshelf’ important roles in this province’s volunteer Canadian militia forces tribute to the role this great Cana- — commercial development of is the one hundred and first and rallied to repel the invaders. Ill- dian publisher played in our coun- — the last under our editorship. It railways, of manufacturing, of prepared, ill-informed, ill-trained, try’s cultural and literary tradition. is with nostalgic pride that we now publishing, of banking, and of the ill-armed, ill—led, these Canadian pass on the torch to others. timber industry. Two previous raw recruits barely escaped total TRUTH BE TOLD In the course of more than nine- DCB collections dealt with disaster at a major battle at Ridge- Legend of the Paymaster's teen years we have helped to pub- Upper Canadian provincial justice, way. But the Fenians withdrew Gold. Joe Shawyer. Dundurn. licize some 1,393 works related to and with Canadian premiers. This and the Canadians were hailed as 130 pages. Maps. $13 softbound. the history of this province. The book focuses on commerce more heroes (despite the cowardice and A lively tale involving an old titles we reviewed were put out by than politics, and appropriately incompetence of several officers). legend of lost gold and a modern 505 different publishers. marks the 50th anniversary of the This carefully researched, clearly cluster of young people search- Established publishers — both DCB. Long may it continue. related account — the first truly ing for a treasure. The gold coins academic and trade — printed thorough history of the causes, the were allegedly hidden by a British about a third of the titles. Their conflicts and the consequences — is paymaster as War of 1812 troops books make publicly available a welcome volume in the new Pen- retreated through Upper Canada’s the substantial historical research guin History ofCanada series. One Middlesex County. The eager and that continues to be engaged in. consequence of the Fenian crisis inventive youngsters use modern Especial mention must be given to was Canadian Confederation. metal detectors, intemet searches, both Dundum (including Natural Another was a demonstration that cemetery inscriptions, logical Heritage) and the University of Canada was anything but ready for deduction, and plain perseverance Toronto Press for their continuing complete sovereignty. as they attempt to find the facts efforts through these many years. behind the fanciful. In the process, Works published local organi- LITERARY HISTORY make some dis- by " they surprising .‘ I1/7'i1.tI'(»n .mr/ I zations — historical societies, mu- _\1./r llllllflll TIMI 2 The Literary Legacy of the coveries. Neatly constructed and seums, genealogical societies and Macmillan Company of Canada: artfully related, this novel should others — constitute another third of Making Books and Mapping appeal to any young person who the books we noted. By our count, Culture. Ruth Panofsky. Univer- likes both mystery and history. 111 different groups produced sity of Toronto Press. 389 pag- one or more titles; several societ- es. Illustrations. $45 hardbound. GUIDE TO THE NORTHEAST recognize their special When Macmillan Canada be- Come On Over! Northeastern ies clearly mission to promote their purposes gan in 1905 as a branch of the Ontario A to Z. Diether K. Buse through regular publishing. company’s London office, the 8: Graeme 5. Mount. Scrivener The remaining third were Macmillan imprint was highly re- Press. Illustrations and maps. volumeswrittenbyindividualswho, FENIANS NOT FORGOTTEN spected worldwide, associated with $23 softbound. having researched a particular his- Ridgeway: The American the work of renowned authors such Retired Laurentian University tory— community, family, military, Fenian Invasion and the 1866 as Tennyson, Christina Rossetti, professors Buse and Mount have industrial, cultural — then “self- Battle That Made Canada. Lewis Carroll, Rudyard Kipling created a unique guidebook, with published” a book to make their Peter Vronsky. Penguin Group and H. G. Wells. But, thanks to the geography, history, and culture in- research more widely available. Canada. 394 pages. Illustrations outstanding vision of its presidents tertwined. Some forty-two separate Such works are rightly called and maps. $35 hardbound. and editors, Macmillan Canada articles describe cities and towns, — “amateur” for they are indeed Most Canadians perhaps most soon became much more than a natural and social features, native — labours of love. Ontarians have no knowledge of “branch plant.” It embarked on a peoples and European settlers. There is no doubt that the study Ridgeway. Nor have they much vigorously diverse Canadian pub- The authors’ enthusiasms shine and promotion of Ontario history understanding of the import of lishing program (works of fiction, through every page. continues to be both widespread a major invasion by an experi- poetry, folklore, history and liter- and vigorous! For us to have enced and passionate army of ary criticism), supported in large been part of the process for two decades has been for us both an Irish-Americans calling them- measure by profits from textbook nearly educational and an inspirational enterprise. We leave it offering a special selves “Fenians,” whose goal was sales. Robertson Davies’ Fifth OHS to all the authors, editors, organizations, and pub- the independence of Ireland from Business and Dennis Lee’s Alliga- salute to the staff, lishers, and, British rule. The occupation of tor Pie were among those nurtured not least, to all Robert J. Burns, Ph.D part of Canada, Fenians believed, by Macmillan Canada. Its authors our readers. would pressure the British govem- included Stephen Leacock, Mazo Heritage Resources Consultant

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