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Tweedsmuir workshop attracts 100 curators by Rena Cunningham FWIO Pubiic Relations Officer One hundred district and area Tweedsmuir Curators of the Fedâ€" erated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) attended two days of work- shops in Toronto in February. FWIO Provincial Curator, Mrs. [an Heales from Campbellford co- ordinated the four workshops. Her session included information and discussion on assembling material, what to include, and how to enter this in the book. She stressed that as many community people as possible be involved when compiling informa- tion. In another workshop. the delegates were addressed by Mrs. Hugh Reid. who explained methods and materials to be considered when compiling family trees and house logs. Mrs. Reid listed addresses of many re source centres where information may be obtained or checked. The next workshop, convened by Mr. Leo Warrnski, outlined the wide scope of resource materials that are available from the Ontario Archives. Toronto. He also commented on the pros and cons of microfilming parv ticularly in the areas of storage, preservation and retrievability. Following this, Mr. Poulin from Conservation Services, Heritage Branch, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture, Toronto described home care for the Tweedsmuir Histories. He talked about the proper methods and precautions to be taken when these books are displayed. stored. carried, viewed or used for research. Delegates also received the latest information regarding approved con- servation methods and materials which they should use when compil- ing historical data. Did you know that white cotton gloves should be worn when handling paper of invalu- able books or documents? Within the next few months. ex- pect to hear about local Tweedsmuir workshops convened by the district and area curators who attended these sessions. The beginning of Tweedsmuir Books During Lord Tweedsrnuir’s term as Governor General of Canada, Lady Tweedsmuir took great interest in the Women’s Institutes. She stressed the need for preserving the history of our Canadian people, places, customs and activities. Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario (FW 10) decided to act upon her suggestion and a Tweedsâ€" muir History Book became the project of each Women’s Institute branch within Ontario. Today 1125 branches, 112 districts and 14 areas each have a Tweedsmuir History Book and many branches have 2 or 3 volumes. Main topics covered in these books are: the branch Women’s Institute and its contribution to the welfare and development of the community; general community history; individual families and homes; schools and education; churches and their organizations; industries past and present; libraries; municipal government: recrea- tion; and war records. Many hours of hard work go into these books, but they form a valuable part of the history of this province. Keep > up me go“ work. Mrs. Lqu Heales FWIO Tweedsmuir Curator l7