Manitoba Historical Society
The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is an organization that has existed since June 1879 and deals with the history of Manitoba . It also maintains the Ross House Museum and the Dalnavert Museum . At the same time, the society promotes research and publications, preservation of the artefacts, but also the establishment of regional history societies, and honors outstanding work and companies, farms and non-commercial societies and associations that are over 100 years old. Since 1980 she has published the Manitoba History magazine.
history
The Manitoba Historical Society was established in June 1879 as a result of provincial law. This makes it the oldest organization of its kind in western Canada.
Alexander McArthur (1843–1887), one of the founders, promoted research, conservation and public interest in the history and natural history of the young province. The Winnipeg Public Library , the Manitoba Museum, and the Archives of Manitoba all come from his initiative .
Since 1955 the Margaret McWilliams Award has been given for outstanding literary achievements and for the representation of provincial history. Scientific, popular scientific and local history works are honored.
The interest of the younger generation is to be promoted through the regular competition for the Young Historians Award . The Margaret McWilliams competition , which awards publications, serves similar goals .
With the Centennial Farm Award , the MHS honors descendants of the early settlers who have owned a family farm for more than 100 years. The Centennial Business Award similarly honors local businesses of the same age. In addition, there has been the Centennial Organization Award since 2004, which highlights the contributions of non-commercial connections and groups.
In addition, the company promotes the protection of historic buildings. A separate Historic Preservation Committee is responsible for protecting archival material and artifacts .
The Dalnavert Museum , a National Historic Site , dates back to a Victorian-style building for Sir Hugh John Macdonald , son of Canada's first Prime Minister, John A. Macdonald . Hugh John Macdonald was Prime Minister of Manitoba for a short time. In 1970 the MHS saved the house from demolition by buying it up and having it restored to its condition from 1895. The interiors are home to artifacts and antiques, mostly from donations.
The Ross House Museum dates back to a house that was built in 1852. The owner was William Ross, who was appointed first postmaster by the Council of Assiniboia in 1855. The house was restored in accordance with the Canada-Manitoba Agreement for Conservation and Recreation on the Red River Corridor . It offers a collection on the subject of mail and communication.
By 2009 the number of regional history societies had grown to 21.
Manitoba History
The MHS has published the Manitoba History magazine since 1980 ( ISSN 0226-5044 , also ISSN 0226-5036 ). Older editions are available online.
See also
literature
- Gerald A. Friesen: The Manitoba Historical Society: A Centennial History , in: Manitoba History 4 (1982).