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Women's Institutes and Tweedsmuirs

Explore the history of Ontario's Women's Institutes and the local history scrapbooks (Tweedmuirs), compiled by W.I. branches in Altona, Brougham, Claremont, Kinsale, and Pickering Village.

Pickering Public Library

12 items

  • For Home and Country

    the Centennial History of the Women's Institutes in Ontario

    Ambrose, Linda McGuire, 1960-
    This book traces the growth of Women's Institutes in Ontario, from its beginnings in Stoney Creek through to the modern era. This history concentrates on the activities of members in their own communities and explains the enduring…
    BookErin, Ont. : Boston Mills Press, [1996] — REF 305.4060713 AMB
  • This carefully researched biography by Cheryl MacDonald presents a unique portrait of the complex founder of Women's Institutes, Adelaide Hoodless. This copy is available in library only.
    BookREF 640.92 Hoodl-M
  • This carefully researched biography by Cheryl MacDonald presents a unique portrait of the complex founder of Women's Institutes, Adelaide Hoodless. This eBook copy is loanable.
    eBookDundurn Press, 1986
  • Forty Years Agrowing

    a History of Ontario Women's Institute

    Powell, M. Viola
    This concise history of the Women's Institute is written by Women's Institute member, Viola Powell. It covers the early days of the Women's Institute, through to the modern era and includes chapters on nutrition, health, clothing,…
    BookPort Perry, Ont. : The Port Perry Star, 1941. — REF 640.60713 POW
  • Ontario Women's Institute Story

    in Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the Women's Institute of Ontario

    This book was written by the Ontario Women's Institute to celebrate their 75th anniversary. It covers the period of 1897-1972, with particular attention directed at how the group plans to continue their work.
    Book[Toronto] : Published by the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, 1972. — REF 640.60713 Ont
  • This second edition of the manual was used to guide the development and contents of the Tweedsmuir Local History books. Each Women's institute Branch or community group compiling a Tweedsmuir History was entitled to one copy of this manual.
    Book[Ontario] : The Institute, 1973. — REF 808.042 WOM