A committee of The Huntsville and Area Historical Society (HAHS) has been busy over the last few months working on a revision of the much requested book Huntsville Lake of Bays Pictures from the Past. First published in 1986 and then reprinted in 1994, this popular book has been out of print for many years. Maureen Hunt was the driving force behind the publishing of this book along with a hard-working group of volunteers known as the Research Committee of the Muskoka Pioneer Village.
At the October 18 meeting of the Society, members were thrilled to learn that the estate of Maureen Hunt, through her daughter Jane, was presenting HAHS with $10,000 to cover the publishing costs of this wonderful book.
This reworking of Pictures from the Past is a time consuming endeavour as facts are checked and the photographs enhanced using new technology. But thanks to the generosity of Maureen and her family, the society will be able to get the book into print sooner than expected. They are aiming for spring 2019. The book will be available through the society and at some as-yet-undetermined local retailers.
The next meeting of the Huntsville and Area Historical Society will be Wednesday, November 28 (a slight change from the usual third Thursday in the month) to accommodate a very busy person: Mr. Neil Barlow who will be speaking about the Anglo Canadian Leather Company Band. This is the band C.O. Shaw created with Huntsville tannery workers in the 1900s that achieved great fame. Neil will tell the story. The meetings are held in The Huntsville Public Library Annex and start at 7.00 p.m.
For more information on the book, meetings or the Huntsville and Area Historical Society, contact Tricia at 705-789-7383 or [email protected].
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Linda Ann Jewell says
Very nice, Jane! This will be an ongoing legacy from your lovely mother to the Huntsville.community. She will be remembered for years to come.
Sandy McLennan says
Very good news. Maureen (and Joe) were friendly and welcoming to me on arrival in Huntsville in 1986. Always nice to be reminded of her good work and kindness. This book is a great way to do that.