This is an amazing book describing the history of the algonquin nation in the ottawa river valley and its watershed, mainly in the. Some of the prose could have done with some polish. Federated womens institutes of ontario, 19591986 pinkerton. The tweedsmuir history books were digitized and put online where they can be viewed and enjoyed by anyone interested in the history of wilmot township in addition to the new dundee womens institute branch of books, other tweedsmuir. Our next mammoth book sale is saturday, september 16 from 10am2pm, 100 tallwood drive. The tweedsmuir history books were begun in 1967 and give a full history of branch initiatives until disbandment. To get the latest informationand see photos of the latest grizzly bear sightings, follow us on any of these social media channels. These tweedsmuir community history books document early settlers in an area, local industries, churches, schools, and the activities of wi branches. They vary in form from a simple scrapbook to an elaborate series of volumes bound in leather, wood or the more formal blueandgold cover. Cousin harriet lives a lonely life with her invalid father in their big old house. Tweedsmuir community council 4 months ago if you are psyching yourself up for a return to normal life next week after the christmas and new year holidays, just a reminder that the contractors will be back to do some more patching work on the a701. This is the facebook page of the tweedsmuir community council where reminders of meetings, community events and other relevant. Tweedsmuir history books ontario genealogical society. Lyons tweedsmuir history index elgin county branch of.
In 2007 the new dundee womens institute celebrated their 100 th anniversary. First nations history in the ottawa area since time immemorial. She was also the author of several novels, childrens books, and biographies, some of which were published under the name susan tweedsmuir. The tweedsmuir history books were digitized and put online where they can be viewed and enjoyed by anyone interested in the history of wilmot township. The books were to include the history of the branch as well as the history of the communitys earliest settlers, agricultural practices, industries, churches, schools, community centres and local. Learn of the legends, ceremonies and traditions of the regions first inhabitants. Sunshine womens institute fournier, ontario tweedsmuir history, book 1 pictures of lord and lady tweedsmuir foreward written by lady tweedsmuir picture of adelaide hoodless the mary stewart collect picture of erland lee biography of erland lee 18641926 map of cornwall, ontario area list of officers for 1988 1989, sunshine w.
Ontario tweedsmuir histories college of arts university of guelph. They vary in form from a simple scrapbook to an elaborate series of volumes bound in leather, with formal blueand gold cover. Susan tweedsmuir foreword of susannah of the mounties. In association with lady tweedsmuir, the widow of lord tweedsmuir governorgeneral 19351940 the tweedsmuir history book project was launched. They vary in format from a simple scrapbook to an elaborate leather bound volume secured with a key.
Tweedsmuir community history books or tweedsmuirs as they are commonly known uniquely capture and preserve local community history. This work has been funded by the elgin county branch of the ontario genealogical society, the elgin historical. Tweedsmuir history, community record book, and scrapbook. Tweedsmuir history books or tweedsmuirs as they are commonly known capture and preserve local community history in a unique way. In 1947, these books were officially named the tweedsmuir village history books, as a tribute to lord tweedsmuir, who passed away a few years earlier.
The damascus wi was formed 16 july 1968, as a branch of wellington north district. Lady tweedsmuir, wife of lord tweedsmuir, governor general of canada from 1935 till his death in 1940, suggested that ontario womens institute should keep local history books such as the wi in england did. Tweedsmuir community history books or tweedsmuirs as they are commonly known uniquely capture and preserve community history. They vary in format from a simple scrapbook to an elaborate. It is located about 14 miles km to the south of tweedsmuir and has a population of 3,300 people. Tweedsmuir community history collections are valued by family researchers, historians and students and provide a multitude of information if a community decides to publish a book on its history. In addition to the new dundee womens institute branch of books, other tweedsmuir books were included in the project.
The curators of the tweedsmuir history books are listed in the first book as mrs. According to the 2nd edition of the manual for compiling tweedsmuir histories 1973, there were three types of books. Wilmot township tweedsmuir history collection new dundee womens institute the new dundee womens institutes digitization project has involved scanning, microfilming, and putting online all of the tweedsmuir history books made in the township of wilmot. She believed that the history of canada should be preserved and encouraged local womens institutes to keep history books. When the project began, there were 27 tweedsmuir history volumes. Tweedsmuir community council website of tweedsmuir.
The tweedsmuir community company tcc is a communityled organisation that aims to meet a broad range of community needs. Between 1935 and 1940 she was viceregal consort of canada while her husband was the governor general. Bibliography of reference material for web site bytown or. The parish church of tweedsmuir was built with scottish red sandstone. The tweedsmuir village histories began with encouragement by lady tweedsmuir, wife of lord tweedsmuir, the governor general of canada. Although the group wasnt formed until 1908, the history compiled dates back to the pioneer days in the area. A detailed account of lady tweedsmuirs life is available in appendix a. Elgins institute branches have had a deep, positive effect on their respective communities. These books contain an abundance of information for genealogists. This branch was very active through the years, hosting many short courses and social gatherings, in addition to war relief efforts and charitable donations. Earliest settlers in the area, social institutions such as churches, war veterans, etc.
Learn more on the archives of ontario website 1849 1998 frontenac county was comprised of eighteen townships, of which stprrington township was one 1998 present storrington township was amalgamated. The third volume of the clachan tweedsmuir history was compiled between 2000 and 2006. Elgin county womens institute tweedsmuir history book digitization project. In 1940, she was delighted to approve these histories, named after her husband, and so originated the tweedsmuir village history books. The project continues work completed in 20052006, when more than fifty tweedsmuir history books were digitized and published online. Susan tweedsmuir is the author of cousin harriet 3. The lyons womens institute tweedsmuir history covers a period from 1852 to 1977. Nuxalk guides will transport you through 10,000 years of authentic songs and stories as you. Despite the name changes, tweedsmuir books continue to be compiled by all levels of the womens institutes structure branch, district, area and province.
Her biggest problems are dealing with the servants. Federated womens institutes of ontario, 19591986 pinkerton wi tweedsmuir community history, volume 1 pinkerton village and the surrounding community, by gordon pinkerton pinkerton 18671876 pinkerton public school, by miss ena mackenzie and mrs. Ontario canada tweedsmuir history books digitization. The books include a history of the local settlers in the area, the agricultural practices and industries that formed the basis of the local economy, the social institutions such as churches, schools and community centres, and local personalities, says the press release. For more comprehensive listings, see the publications of the simcoe county historical association and the barrie public. To understand the variety of books created in a tweedsmuir community history collection, one needs to know the original instructions for creating tweedsmuir books.
Tweedsmuir community history book, atikokan branch, atikokan. Tweedsmuir history wilmot township township of wilmot. Sunshine wi tweedsmuir community history, volume 1. It was set up by the tweedsmuir community in 2007 when the crook inn was at risk of being lost to the community and converted to flats. Sts traces its roots back more than 100 years to its founding schools which you can learn more about in our history section. Tweedsmuirs are comprised of a variety of information and often include a history. Her life is changed forever by a relative who desperately needs harriets help. In 1925, the committee for historical research and current events was formed and suggested that more time be given to the study of local history in the hopes of gaining greater insight into the lives and thoughts of our ancestors.
Included in digital collections of federated institutes of ontario. To mark this very special occasion they created a legacy gift to the community. The archives has completed the second phase of its tweedsmuir history books digitization project, and has digitized, indexed and published online the contents of more than thirty tweedsmuir books, comprising approximately 6,000 pages and featuring hundreds of unique photographs. It is situated 8 miles km from the source of the river tweed.
Tweedsmuir history books capture, record and preserve local community history in a very unique way. Tweedsmuir history book in the 1920s, wi members began collecting and recording community histories. Pressreader fullpage newspapers from over 55 countries. Names given in the book of the women who compiled the history are mrs. The tweedsmuir history books were digitized and put online where they can be. Tweedsmuir history books the federated womens institutes of. Lord and lady tweedsmuir governorgeneral of canada and.
The wi was created to support women living in rural communities. Branch minutes of annual meeting, april 8, 1988 picture of. The first provincial tweedsmuir history curator, mrs. Tweedsmuir histories were perhaps the first organized, although amateur approach to recording local history. Canadian major dailies access current content and backfiles from more than 20 of canadas top national and regional newspapers, including the kingston whig standard in library only. Oliver castle was one of the local strongholds, and later country estates, of the clan tweedie family. The tweedsmuir community history books were on display and a virtual tour of the fwio website of what is now available was demonstrated by.
Tweedsmuir histories are a rich resource of rural history dating from 1945. The books were to include the history of the branch as well as the history of the community s earliest settlers, agricultural practices, industries, churches, schools, community centres and local. Tweedsmuirs are history books compiled by womens institute branches to preserve the local history of each community. It goes from letters sent by harriet to her diary entries. Over time, we have developed a set of rich traditions and shared values that strengthen our sense of community. The idea was articulated by susan buchan, baroness tweedsmuir, who was the wife of john buchan, baron tweedsmuir, and governor general of canada in 19351940. Pinkerton womens institute, tweedsmuir community history collections stoney creek, on. A county history is also the best source of information about a countys origin. Paperback isbn 1874744084 covers are slightly creased and rubbed at edges. They vary in form from a simple scrapbook to an elaborate series of volumes bound in leather, wood or a more formal blueandgold cover.
Some historical books may now be viewed online and we have provided links to some of those sites. The indexes have been seperated alphabetically by name and divided into sections for north and south oxford. Yearbook collection of strathconatweedsmuir school sts. This digital collection contains materials from the scrapbook compiled by the members of the richmond hill branch of. Lord and lady tweedsmuir governorgeneral of canada and wife foreword i am so glad to hear that the womens institute of ontario is going to compile village history books. Click here to browse a digital copy of the tweedsmuir history book of. The largest community within a 50 mile 80 km radius is north bay. Initiative digitizes history belleville intelligencer. Tweedsmuir history books digitization project elgin county. One of our greatest resources is a collection of tweedsmuir history books put together by oxford county branches of the womens institute. Today, tweedsmuir books are now officially tweedsmuir community history books and the curators are now called coordinators. They now form a valuable resource for local history research. Tweedsmuir was in the historic former county of peeblesshire. County of elgin womens institutes tweedsmuir histories.
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