Meet a Member: Fred White

We didn't have a picture of Fred White in time for this post so we substituted a picture of Fred Coleman with his famous frog.

How long have you been with the York Sunbury Historical Society?

Since 1968

What brought you to the YSHS?

Did support for the YSHS in 1968, as an Accountant responsible for the Military Compound Board, which controlled the Officers’ Barracks.  I took over the Compound’s books and did their Annual Financial Statements.

Have you held any offices or been on any committees over the years?

I have held many offices over the years, and served on several committees.  (Note from Ruth:  Some of the offices that Fred has held include but are not limited to President, Treasurer and Editor of the Officers’ Quarters.  He has written several articles for the Officers’ Quarters and received a Long Service Award from the Society’s Board in 2009).

What do you like most about the Society?

The Society actively preserves and exhibits history in a variety of formats, technologies and dimensions.  It is a vehicle and catalyst for growth of Heritage for the people of Greater Fredericton and beyond.

Meet a Member: Ramona Frances

 

Ramona Frances is the Membership Secretary of the York Sunbury Historical Society.

Ramona is very active in several community organizations and the York Sunbury Historical Society is very lucky to have her on the Board of Directors.  She has a teaching background and has assisted the museum with education programs.  Thanks Ramona for answering the questions that the Museum Summer Staff has put together.

How long have you been with the YSHS?I have been a member for five years. 

What brought you to the YSHS?

Keenly interested in Genealogy and History, especially New Brunswick History.

Have you held any offices or been on any committees over the years?

I held the office of Secretary for two years and presently Chairman of the Membership Committee.

What do you like most about the Society?

I enjoy the informative programs throughout the year and get satisfaction in knowing that our history is being recognized.

Meet one of our Curators: Robert McNeil

Robert McNeil is the curator of the Devon Trail House Exhibit

Robert McNeil is the curator of our newly opened Devon Trail House Exhibit and co-author of two books on the history of the Devon area in Fredericton (New Brunswick, Canada).  Robert took a few minutes to help answer a few questions that the staff has put together.  Thanks Robert!

How long have you been with the York Sunbury Historical Society?

Two years

What brought you to the York Sunbury Historical Society?

After I retired I wanted to become more involved in the local history.  A member of the society asked me to serve on the Board of Directors of York Sunbury Museum. 

Have you held any offices or been on any committees over the years?

I have been on the Board of Directors for the second year now. I am a member of the Collections Committee.

What do you like most about the Society?

The people are friendly and we share a common interest in the history of this part of the province.