Martha J. Harvey was the founder of the York Sunbury Historical Society
Fredericton, NB— December 8, 2014: Each year, the York Sunbury Historical Society (YSHS) seeks nominations from its members for the Martha J. Harvey Awards of Distinction to be awarded at the annual society Christmas luncheon. The annual award honour outstanding contribution to the field of history in New Brunswick and long and meritorious service to the YSHS.
This year, an award will be presented to Melynda Jarratt for her research and publication on New Brunswick’s history, and her work to preserve built heritage. Melynda is an expert on Canada’s War Brides history, publishing three books and curating an exhibit at the York Sunbury Museum (Fredericton Region Museum) on the topic. She serves on the advisory committee for the New Brunswick Scottish Portal and was among the founders for the Association Maison Doucet Hennessy House Association Inc. to maintain, restore and preserve the Doucet Hennessy House located in Bathurst.
The second award will be presented to Elizabeth Earl for her many years of dedicated volunteer work on the YSHS Board of Directors and with several of the society and museum committees, often as chair. During her thirty years in the Society, she served twelve years on the Board including four years as president. Presently, she is the Chair of the Exhibitions Committee and serves on the Program Committee.
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 society presented awards to Vincent Erickson and Donald Roberts.
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