Manitoba Historical Society

The Manitoba Historical Society is a historical society in the province of Manitoba, Canada. It was created in 1879 by an act of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba,^[1] and describes itself as "the oldest organization in western Canada devoted to the promotion of public interest in, and preservation of, the region’s historical resources".^[2] The society publishes a journal called Manitoba History and presents an annual literary award called the Margaret McWilliams Award. The current president of the society is Gordon Goldsborough.^[3]

Notable people

William Kennedy, a founder
H. Clare Pentland (President from 1963-65)

References

^ The Manitoba Historical Society Property Act
^ Manitoba Historical Society (main page), accessed 13 July 2009.
^ "MHS Committees". MHS. Retrieved May 22, 2021.

External links

Official website

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[1] The Manitoba Historical Society Property Act

[2] Manitoba Historical Society (main page), accessed 13 July 2009.

[3] "MHS Committees". MHS. Retrieved May 22, 2021.

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