Fonds Acc1002 - Historical Society of Prince Edward Island fonds

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Historical Society of Prince Edward Island fonds

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CA PCA Acc1002

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  • 2000 (Reproduction)
  • 1881 - 1882 (Creation)
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    Historical Society of Prince Edward Island

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.03 m of textual records

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Historical Society of Prince Edward Island (1881-1882)

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The first meeting of the Historical Society of Prince Edward Island was held on Monday, 12 September 1881, at Province House in Charlottetown. The approximately 40 individuals in attendance established the Historical Society for the purpose of collecting and preserving historical documents pertaining to Prince Edward Island which were in the hands of private individuals. Membership included such prominent Island residents as Lieutenant Governor Haviland, Chief Justice Palmer, Charles Palmer, W. T. A. LePage, Judge George Alley, Rev. G. W. Hodgson, Malcolm McLeod, P. R. Bowers, Esq., and Hon. A. A. McDonald.

The meetings of the Historical Society continued sporadically throughout the winter of 1881-1882 and on 8 April 1882, the Society was granted its Act of Incorporation. After this date, members appear to have lost interest and few attended proposed meetings. At the18 September 1882 meeting, members decided to dissolve the Society and dispose of items in its collections by selling them to members of the society. The final meeting of the Historical Society of Prince Edward Island was held on 21 September 1882.

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This fonds consists of the minutes of the Historical Society of Prince Edward Island dated from its inception on 12 September 1881 to its demise on 21 September 1882. Information includes dates of the meetings, names of those who attended, and the nature of the meetings. The latter four pages contain a list of the "Roll of Members of the Historical Society of Prince Edward Island. A photocopy of the material is also included in the fonds.

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Original documents have been withdrawn from use. Researchers are required to use photocopies.

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PERMISSION FOR USE/REPRODUCTION IS REQUIRED FROM THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES AND RECORDS OFFICE; QUESTIONS REGARDING COPYRIGHT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER

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