Martha J. Harvey was the founder of the York Sunbury Historical Society
Fredericton, NB— December 2, 2011: The York Sunbury Historical Society (YSHS) announces the recipients of the 2011 Martha J. Harvey Awards of Distinction. The annual awards honour outstanding contribution to the field of history in central New Brunswick. Award winners, chosen from nominations from YSHS members, will be recognized at the Society Christmas luncheon on 6 December 2011 in Fredericton.
The award recipients were selected based on their commitment to central New Brunswick’s history. The award will be presented to Bob Dallison for his research in New Brunswick’s military history, publications and his continuous support for the Society and Fredericton Region Museum. The second award will be presented to retired teacher George Bidlake for bringing history alive for his students, his research of various Fredericton groups and landmarks, also his publications.
The presentations will take place on 6 December 2011 at the Fredericton Inn, Fredericton immediately after the York Sunbury Historical Society Christmas luncheon and program. For more information, please contact Ruth Murgatroyd (Executive Director) at theFredericton Region Museum office at (506) 455-6041.
Formed in 1932, the York Sunbury Historical Society collects, preserves and interprets historical data, records and objects relating to the history of the Province of New Brunswick, and in particular that of York and Sunbury Counties. Last year, the award was presented to the Honourable David Dickson and the Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society.
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