Archive Record

Metadata

Item ID#

A2004.019.062

Title

Huron Township Federation notebook

Object Name

Notebook

Dates of Creation

November 6, 1952 - May 29, 1965

Creator

Huron Township

Description

This notebook has a plain black cover. The first page reads "Huron twp Fed annual / meeting Nov. 6, /52". The last definitive date in the book reads April 1, 1965, however, the final entry reads "May 29 Fed meeting"

Many of the notes include numerical balances.

Provenance

James W. Powers (Jim) collected this item. He actively farmed until 1948. He was Fieldman for the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture. He participated in the organization of groups including the Hog Producers and Cream Producers Marketing Boards and the Co-operative Medical Services Plan. He was also involved in initiating Co-op Insurance for farmers. He took an active interest in community affairs and conservation practices. Jim represented Greenock Township on the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority for 20 years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and chairman of the International Plowing Match.

Collection

Bruce County Federation of Agriculture fonds

System of arrangement

This item is part of the Bruce County Federation of Agriculture fonds, series 4: BCFA administrative records, file 1: BCFA meeting records and awards.

Parent Object

BCFA S4, F1

Level of Description

Item

Physical Description

1 book : colour ; 16.5 x 10 x 0.5 cm

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