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- Clay Bank WI Tweedsmuir Community History - Volume 1
Clay Bank Women's Institute, Tweedsmuir Community History Collections (Stoney Creek, ON: Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario), [ca. 1960]-[ca. 1972] Clay Bank Tweedsmuir Curator: Mrs. Gerald Moorhead Tweedsmuir Committee: Mrs. Harvey Young, Mr. Athol Moorhead, Mrs. Clifford Saunders, Mrs. Ken Campbell, and Miss Viola Graham Typist: Mrs. Ken Campbell Clay Bank Women's Institute, Tweedsmuir Community History Collections (Stoney Creek, ON: Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario), [ca. 1960]-[ca. 1972] Clay Bank Tweedsmuir Curator: Mrs. Gerald Moorhead Tweedsmuir Committee: Mrs. Harvey Young, Mr. Athol Moorhead, Mrs. Clifford Saunders, Mrs. Ken Campbell, and Miss Viola Graham Typist: Mrs. Ken CampbellFederated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Chesley Women's Institute Accomplishments
Chesley Women's Institutes Accomplishments Chesley Women's Institute was organized in 1910 with 60 ladies in attendance. One of their first petitions was to ask Council that sidewalks be snowplowed and that butcher shops and bakeries be inspected. During the First World War they disbanded to do their work through the … Chesley Women's Institutes Accomplishments Chesley Women's Institute was organized in 1910 with 60 ladies in attendance. One of their first petitions was to ask Council that sidewalks be snowplowed and …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Springfield Pioneer Cemetery Headstone, Erected by the Springfield WI
The stones in the Springfield Pioneer Cemetery were broken, so the Springfield WI had a new stone erected with all of the names inscribed. Springfield WI and other donors restored the cemetery in 1997. The stones in the Springfield Pioneer Cemetery were broken, so the Springfield WI had a new stone erected with all of the names inscribed. Springfield WI and other donors restored …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Williscroft Cairn
Williscroft Cairn Williscroft Women's Institute was organized in 1901, disbanded in 1920, and then reorganized in March 1949. It continues to be an active branch of Bruce County District Women's Institutes of the Grey-Bruce Area Women's Institutes. The Williscroft Cairn is located on Bruce County Road #40 (Lot 12, Concession … Williscroft Cairn Williscroft Women's Institute was organized in 1901, disbanded in 1920, and then reorganized in March 1949. It continues to be an active branch of Bruce County District Women's …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Frederickhouse WI Group Photo, 1940s
Group photograph of Frederickhouse WI branch in front of a sign that presumably reads "Welcome Home Harry" following the end of WWII, so this photograph is likely from the mid-1940s. The names of the ladies are listed below the photograph. Group photograph of Frederickhouse WI branch in front of a sign that presumably reads "Welcome Home Harry" following the end of WWII, so this photograph is likely from the mid-1940s. …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Braemar W.I. Plaque
This plaque was placed on the gatepost of Jonathan Hook’s farm prior to the 1960’s. It is not yet known who installed the plaque. This photo was taken in the fall of 2017. This plaque was placed on the gatepost of Jonathan Hook’s farm prior to the 1960’s. It is not yet known who installed the plaque. This photo was taken in the …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Canada 150 Art Tree Project - Burnstown W.I.
Burnstown Women’s Institute Theme 6: Community organization Township: Mc Nab / Braeside, Ontario Volunteer hours: 30 Our story: In 1911 our Institute branch was the first one in the Renfrew South District, and we have been going strong ever since! We have 26 members ranging from 30 to 90 years … Burnstown Women’s Institute Theme 6: Community organization Township: Mc Nab / Braeside, Ontario Volunteer hours: 30 Our story: In 1911 our Institute branch was the first one in the Renfrew …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - School Bell Built by Calton WI
This is a photograph of a monument was built by the Calton WI following the demolition of Calton School. It features the original school bell covered by a small roof, which is raised above a raised brick wall that has an explanatory plaque affixed to it. The entire monument is … This is a photograph of a monument was built by the Calton WI following the demolition of Calton School. It features the original school bell covered by a small roof, …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Lyon's Parkette, South Dorchester Township
Kingsmill-Mapleton WI contributed to this parkette in Lyon in 1998 to represent South Dorchester Township (now Malahide). Kingsmill-Mapleton WI contributed to this parkette in Lyon in 1998 to represent South Dorchester Township (now Malahide).Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Kingsmill-Mapleton WI Centennial Plaque, Belmont, 1907-2007
This plaque is located in Belmont to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kingsmill Mapleton WI (1907-2007). This plaque is located in Belmont to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kingsmill Mapleton WI (1907-2007).Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Memorial Tree Planted by Kingsmill-Mapleton WI
A member of Kingsmill Mapleton WI lost her son in a farming accident, and this tree was planted by the branch in his memory. A member of Kingsmill Mapleton WI lost her son in a farming accident, and this tree was planted by the branch in his memory.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Mountview Women's Institute Hall
Mountview Women’s Institute Hall Country Heritage Park – Milton, Ontario This small frame building built in 1838 on Ferris Lawrence’s property, was one of the first rural churches in Central Ontario. It was located on Concession 2 in Trafalgar Township on the corner of what is now Winston Churchill Boulevard … Mountview Women’s Institute Hall Country Heritage Park – Milton, Ontario This small frame building built in 1838 on Ferris Lawrence’s property, was one of the first rural churches in Central …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Coningsby Road Sign
This photo, taken in 2015, depicts Coningsby WI's UK twin WI group from Coningsby, Lincolnshire, England. They visited to celebrate the Centennial of the Women's Institutes in the UK as well as the 110th anniversary of Ontario's Coningsby WI branch. The Coningsby road sign was put up to celebrate the … This photo, taken in 2015, depicts Coningsby WI's UK twin WI group from Coningsby, Lincolnshire, England. They visited to celebrate the Centennial of the Women's Institutes in the UK as …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Solway WI Plaque
Solway Women's Institute was organized May, 1951 and disbanded in April, 2017. This plaque was placed at the Brant Township Office and Workshop, Concession 5, Brant Township located on Bruce County Road #19 in June 2011. Solway was a little hamlet, consisting of a post office, sawmill, blacksmith shop, Methodist … Solway Women's Institute was organized May, 1951 and disbanded in April, 2017. This plaque was placed at the Brant Township Office and Workshop, Concession 5, Brant Township located on Bruce …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Brooksdale WI Plaque - Youngsville
This plaque was erected by the Brooksdale Women's Institute in 1984 as part of the Ontario Bicentennial Project. This plaque was erected by the Brooksdale Women's Institute in 1984 as part of the Ontario Bicentennial Project.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Rosebank W.I. -plaque
The Rosebank W.I. erected this plaque outside Rosebank Church. The log church is surrounded by a cemetery. It was built in 1846 by the community with donated materials and labour. The church and plaque are located on Haley Station road between hwy 60 and hwy 17 outside of Renfrew Ontario. The Rosebank W.I. erected this plaque outside Rosebank Church. The log church is surrounded by a cemetery. It was built in 1846 by the community with donated materials and labour. …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Gillies Hill Pioneer Monument
A cairn was erecting on the site of the Township Hall at Gillies Hill in 1967. It reads "Gillies Hill - site of municipal government 1856-1963 in memory of the pioneers of Elderslie Township." A cairn was erecting on the site of the Township Hall at Gillies Hill in 1967. It reads "Gillies Hill - site of municipal government 1856-1963 in memory of the …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Samuel de Champlain Monument
In 1947 Zion Line WI petitioned the Historical Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to have a marker established to indicate Samuel de Champlain's travels through the Ottawa Valley and the discovery of his astrolabe. Local municipal participation enabled the erection of a cairn along Highway 17, just outside of … In 1947 Zion Line WI petitioned the Historical Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to have a marker established to indicate Samuel de Champlain's travels through the Ottawa Valley and …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - Hunter Cemetery Plaque
In September 1969, the Boxall WI donated a plaque in the newly-named Hunter Cemetery. Mrs. Albert Hunter of Fingal was present at the opening ceremony, a relative of those who originally donated the land for the cemetery in 1861. In September 1969, the Boxall WI donated a plaque in the newly-named Hunter Cemetery. Mrs. Albert Hunter of Fingal was present at the opening ceremony, a relative of those who …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario - "Watch for Children" signs near Port Stanley
The Boxall WI petitioned Southwold Township, Elgin County in the 1980s for "Watch for Children" signs. Three signs were put up in the RR1 and RR2 Port Stanley area plus another area in Southwold Township. The Boxall WI petitioned Southwold Township, Elgin County in the 1980s for "Watch for Children" signs. Three signs were put up in the RR1 and RR2 Port Stanley area plus …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
