Kingston’s Heritage in Print

Two recent publications commemorated elements of Kingston’s rich heritage. Their Leaven of Influence: Deans of Women at Queen’s University 1916-1996, and The Kingston Connection were both launched over the past months and examine elements of Kingston’s long history. Both projects received widespread community support and were recipients of Canada Millennium Partnership Program grants.

Their Leaven of Influence, by Maureen McCallum Garvie and Jennifer L. Johnson immortalizes eight women who made a difference at Queen’s University. The eight women each held the position of Dean of Women between 1911 and 1996, when the position was discontinued. The book commemorates the life stories and achievements of these women and chronicles the development of coeducation at Queen’s University.

Dr. Margaret Angus’ The Kingston Connection is a chronicle of the history of Kingston General Hospital from 1812-1865. A well-respected historian, Dr. Angus has written the historical account for grade 7 and 8 students and a study-guide for teachers and their pupils. Four-thousand copies of the publication have been given to the school boards in the Kingston region.

These two publications are part of an important legacy of historic accounts which chronicle daily life in Kingston. They will provide new insight on our city and the surrounding region to students and amateurs alike.