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1971-1990 (Creation)
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0.34 m of textual records
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Administrative history
The Williamsford Women's Institute was organized in 1906 and disbanded in 1990, after 84 years of service. At that time, the Institute formed part of the Grey Centre District. This branch served the area of the village of Williamsford and surrounding areas. Williamsford is located in Grey County, in the former Township of Sullivan (now the southern part of the Municipality of Chatsworth, following amalgamation in 2000), on Highway 6 at County Road 24 between Chatsworth and Dornoch. Members included residents with rural addresses in the areas of Williamsford, Chatsworth and Desboro. The Williamsford Women's Institute was very active in the community. During their last twenty years, they purchased a flag to be flown at the Williamsford Post Office, started bank accounts for new babies, support families who lost belongings in house fires, visited shut-ins and those in the hospital and donated quilts to the Participation Lodge. They also made annual donations to the Museum, Women's Centre, King's Daughters and other local and international organizations. The branch hosted many meetings and social gatherings for members featuring special speakers, demonstrations and lectures. Branch members participated in Adult Training Courses, bus trips and annual trips to local industries and businesses. Members also attended County Rallies and District Conventions. Some members travelled to Australia, Kenya and Germany to conferences for the Associated Country Women of the World.
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This fonds consists of 4 volumes of Minute Books (1971 to 1990) which include minutes of regular meetings, financial statements, cash accounts, lists of officers and directors and membership lists.
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Women's Institutes by Geographical Location
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Grey North District Women's Institute fonds Grey West District Women's Institute fonds Grey Centre District Women's Institute fonds
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Information contained in the Administrative History was gathered from the fonds and the book: “Sullivan Township History”, volume II, published by the Sullivan Township Historical Society.