Summary: Commemorative book celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Wascana Country Club. The book contains club history, club listss and photographs.

Just a reminder that the Prairie History Room will have the following operating hours this upcoming long weekend:

Friday, May 17, 2012: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 18, 2012: 9:30 am to 5:00 Pm
Sunday, May 19, 2012: CLOSED
Monday, May 20, 2012: CLOSED
Tuesday, May 22, 2012: 9:30 am to 9:00 pm

Summary: A fascinating guide to the medieval world and to understanding and interpreting the ancient sign system of heraldry, richly illustrated throughout.

Hinther, Rhonda L. and Jim Mochoruk, editors. Re-Imagining Ukrainian Canadians: History, Politics, and Identity. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2011.

Summary: Ukrainian immigrants to Canada have often been portrayed in history as sturdy pioneer farmers cultivating the virgin land of the Canadian west. The essays in this collection challenge this stereotype by examining the varied experiences of Ukrainian-Canadians in their day-to-day roles as writers, intellectuals, national organizers, working-class wage earners, and inhabitants of cities and towns. Throughout, the contributors remain dedicated to promoting the study of ethnic, hyphenated histories as major currents in mainstream Canadian history.

Kelley, Ninette and Michael Trebilcock. The Making of the Mosaic: a History of Canadian Immigration Policy. Second edition. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2010.

Summary: Beginning their study in the pre-Confederation period, the authors interpret major episodes in the evolution of Canadian immigration policy, including the massive deportations of the First World War and Depression eras as well as the Japanese-Canadian internship camps during World War Two. New chapters provide perspective on immigration in a post-9/11 world, where security concerns and a demand for temporary foreign workers play a defining role in immigration policy reform.

Mucz, Michael. Baba's Kitchen Medicines: Folk Remedies of Ukrainian Settlers in Western Canada. Edmonton, AB: University of Alberta Press, c2012.

Summary: Mucz connected his profession with his own heritage by interviewing 191 descendants of Ukrainians who settled in western Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, about how they kept themselves and each other healthy without medical professionals and commercial drugs. Among his topics are ancient healing practices, healers in the Ukrainian settlements, health conditions treated, homestead healing resources, and traditional healing preparations.

Alberta History, Spring 2013, Vol. 61, No. 2

* "Strangers in a New and Strange Land: Theodore Brandley and the Settlement of Stirling, Alberta" by Gary L. Boatright Jr., pgs. 2-10.

* "Memories of Foremost" by George W. Robertson, pgs. 15-23.

* "Calgary and Her Dinosaurs" by Harry M. Sanders, pgs. 24-27.

Note: Issue also contains "History Now", The Historical Society of Alberta Newsletter, for April 2013, No. 2.

Families, May 2013, Vol. 52, No. 2

* "Identifying a Photograph's Age Based on Women's Fashion" by Sarah Coates, pgs. 14-17.

* "The Courtice Family from Devonshire to Darlington and Their Bible christian Connection" by James M. Bowen, pgs. 18-26.

* "Discovering the Enigma of 'James Boyd'" by J. Patrick Boyer, pgs. 27-34.

Note: Issue also contains the May 2013 edition of the "Newsleaf", the supplemental newsletter for the Ontario Genealogical Society.

Family Chronicle, May/June 2013, Vol. 17, No. 5

* "Anne Mcgill's Long Journey" by Joe Grandinetti, pgs. 13-17.

* "The Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21" by Andrew Hind, pgs. 18-20.

* "Engaging Children with Genealogy and Family History" by Arnon Hershkovitz, pgs. 41-44.

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These issues can be borrowed for 1 week.

Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month. This acknowledges the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage to the growth and prosperity of Canada.

The definition of "Asian" may be inclusive and broad, and applies to people who come from or whose ancestors come from:

East Asia - China, Hong Kong S.A.R., Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan.
South Asia - Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
Central Asia - Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
Southeast Asia - Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.

To help celebrate Asian Heritage Month here in Canada, here are a list of recommended local history and genealogy resources for you to check out:

Local History

* Evans, Brian L. The Other Side of Gold Mountain: Glimpses of Chinese Pioneer Life on the Prairies from the Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. Chung Collection = Jin Shan Dong Fang: Caoyuan Sheng Fen Hua Ren. Edmonton, AB: University of Alberta Libraries, [2010].

* Izumi, Toshiaki. Stories I Heard in the Wheat field: Stories of Japanese and Japanese Immigrants in South Saskatchewan. [Saskatchewan: T. Izumi, 199-?].

* Kato, Arthur. A History of Japanese-Canadians in Regina. [Regina: A. Kato], 1980.

* Luk, Lordson W. The Assimilation of Chinese in Saskatoon. Saskatoon, SK: L. W. Luk, 1971.

* Project Integrate: an Ethnic Study of the Chinese Community of Moose Jaw. Moose Jaw, Sask. : [s.n.], 1973.

* Soo, Wen Lee. Crossings : a Portrait of the Chinese Community of Moose Jaw. Moose Jaw, Sask. : Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, 2005. Click here to view the online exhibit hosted on the Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC) website.

Genealogical Resources

Boey, Danny. Basic Guide to Chinese Genealogy. Singapore : Chineseroots, c2002.

Chao, Sheau-yueh J. In Search of Your Asian Roots: Genealogical Research on Chinese Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Printed for Clearfield Co. by Genealogical Pub. Co., 2000.

* FamilySearch.org: Maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), this free website offers a number of terrific set of genealogical records for anyone researching their Asian ancestry, including China, Collection of Genealogies from 1239-2011; India, Birth and Baptisms from 1786-1947; and Philippines, Births and Baptisms from 1642-1994. Equally helpful is the Research Wiki pages on the various countries that help explain the geography, customs, naming conventions, types of records that can be found for the locale and further research tips.

Recommended Websites

* Asian Heritage Month in Canada Project: Developed and maintained by Radio Canada International, the website offers three multi-media pages on the history of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese peoples in Canada.

* CBC Digital Archives: Featuring a huge collection of audio files, video clips and photographs from the CBC Archives, this website features a number of fascinating exhibits and lesson plans for teachers.

Summary: Historical family photos are cherished heirlooms that offer a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors. But the images, and the stories behind them, often fade away as decades pass - the who, when, where and why behind the photos are lost. In this book, photo identification expert and genealogist Maureen A. Taylor shows you how to study the clues in your old family photos to put names to faces and recapture their lost stories. Each chapter includes dozens of historical photos to illustrate key points and provide clear examples. Charts, timelines and resource lists make it easy to find the exact information you need. Dozens of case studies show you how to apply the techniques in the book to real-life photo research projects. The answers to your family photo questions are closer than you think.

Jane’s Walk is an annual celebration of people and cities held around the world on the first weekend of May. Through the simple act of walking together and discussing what makes a neighbourhood, Jane’s Walk helps knit people together into strong and resourceful communities. Celebrating the legacy of Jane Jacobs, the foremost urban thinker of our times, Jane’s Walk inspires citizens to get to know their city and each other by getting out and walking.

In Regina, volunteer tour guides customize their tours with personal stories, local perspectives and insider information to help bridge social and geographic gaps and create a space for Regina to discover itself. They cover the everyday and the extraordinary. To celebrate their 5th year, Jane's Walks are offering tours that explore everything from modernist architecture to community murals, and timely discussions about heritage, booming development, and housing in our city.

This year's Janes Walks include:

* Professor Marc Spooner leading a discussion about homelessness in Regina’s downtown and Heritage neighbourhoods;

* Jan Morier and Jessica Hannah providing a view of community murals created by new and established artists throughout North Central;

* Martin Gourlie leading a discussion about the opportunities and challenges inherent in one of Regina’s biggest development projects, the Regina Revitalization Initiative;

* An exploration and celebration of the Central Library by a collection of dedicated patrons including heritage architect Bernard Flaman, and writer and activist Florence Stratton;

* Bike Regina hosting a ride through the downtown to discuss bikability in the city;

* Story-teller Vincent Murphy exploring the history of the Warehouse District;

* And Jeannie Mah returning to host her popular tour of modernist architecture in the downtown.

For more details and walk times, go to http://janeswalk.net/index.php/walks/canada/regina/

Regina’s Jane’s Walk is organized and presented by Regina Urban Ecology with many community partners.

In 1910 Premier Walter Scott set up a provincial “secret service” to enforce ever-tightening liquor statutes, hiring Charles Augustus Mahony to recruit able bodied men to comprise the force. Secret service officers worked largely undercover, attempting to stem the growing cross- border trade in illegal liquor by policing cities and towns throughout Saskatchewan, while the Royal North West Mounted Police generally handled the majority of other law enforcement for the province.

This all changed in 1916, when Prime Minister Borden announced that the RNWMP were to be withdrawn from all civil duties, and charged only with enforcing federal law from 1917 onwards. This action compelled the western provinces into setting up their own Provincial Police forces, and Commissioner Mahony was charged with the task of expanding the scope and manpower of his existing secret service.

The newly formed Saskatchewan Provincial Police was required to hit the ground running. With only 40 officers charged with policing the entire province, the recruits had to face considerable challenges while attempting to stem the tide of burglary, bootlegging, and violent crime that was sweeping through the province in the wake of both prohibition and the influx of new settlers to the area. By 1925 the force had grown to include 145 men working out of 79 different provincial detachments on as many as 10,000 cases per year. Despite such a small force, the SPP had an amazing 83.6 success rate in solving investigations (in a time before modern forensics, this was quite a task).

Despite being considered one of the finest police forces in Canada, Premier James Gardiner chose to disband the SPP in 1927 amid growing budgetary constraints. The force was absorbed by the RCMP, who once again took over law enforcement in the province. Though largely forgotten today, the SPP made a considerable contribution to controlling law and order throughout the province during a pivotal period in its history.

Written by: Shana Hay, Reference Assistant at the Regina Public Library

Sources:
Chabun, Will. “Credit and Recognition are Due…”, Regina Leader Post, July 22, 1978.

Lin, Zhiquiu. Policing the Wild North-West: A Sociological Study of the Provincial Police in Alberta and Saskatchewan 1905-1932. Calgary: The
University of Calgary Press, 2007.

Mole, Rich. Whiskey Wars of the Canadian West: Fifty Years of Battles Against the Bottle. Toronto: Heritage House Publishing, 2012.

Stewart, Chris and Hudson, Lynn. Mahony’s Minute Men, the Saga of the Saskatchewan Provincial Police 1917-1928. Saskatchewan: Self Published, 1978.

Carpenter, David, editor. The Literary History of Saskatchewan. Volume 1 - Beginnings. Regina, SK: Coteau Books, c2013.

Summary: The rich history of a province's literature, in the essays of well-known writers from across the Prairie and Canadian literary landscapes. Saskatchewan's literary history is both colourful and complex. It is also mature enough to deserve a critical investigation of its roots and origins, its salient features and its prominent players. This collection of scholarly essays, conceptualized and compiled by well-known Saskatchewan novelist, essayist and scholar David Carpenter, examines the Saskatchewan literary scene, from its early Aboriginal storytellers on through to the decades to the burgeoning 1970s.

Marchildon, Gregory P., editor. Making Medicare: New Perspectives on the History of Medicare in Canada. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, c2012.

Summary: The Canadian health care system is so indisputably tied to our national identity that its founder, Tommy Douglas, was voted the greatest Canadian of all time in a CBC television contest. However, very little has been written to date on how Medicare as we know it was developed and implemented. This collection fills a serious gap in the existing literature by providing a comprehensive policy history of Medicare in Canada.