Collection predominantly contains oversized scrapbooks compiled by local Aldershot and Nelson branches of the Women's Institute, under the direction of The Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario with a purpose to document village histories. These types of scrapbooks known as Tweedsmuir Histories, were named after the Governor General's wife Lady Tweedsmuir, who encouraged Women’s Institute branches to preserve the history and the changing environments of rural communities. Scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, photographs, letters, maps, as well as handwritten and typed historical accounts. Also included in this collection are administration records for the Nelson Women's Institute.
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[1897-2004]
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[1900-1962]
Parte de Tweedsmuir Histories
Scrapbooks containing information about the Women's Institute in Aldershot, Ontario as well as the surrounding area of Flamborough Township (Wentworth County), Nelson Township, and Halton County.
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[1906-2004]
Parte de Tweedsmuir Histories
Scrapbooks and administrative records all pertaining to the formation, history and ongoing operations of the Nelson Women's Institute branch.
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1959 - 2000
The fonds consists of records generated by the Canadian Federation of University Women - Burlington including agenda and minutes, operation of various programs and initiatives, Constitution and Charter, Scrapbooks and Memorabilia.