CALEB NICKERSON
PONTIAC Nov. 13, 2019
Do you know a woman that made an outstanding contribution to Pontiac history? Would you want to get paid to . . .
write about some?
If so, then the Pontiac Historical Society (PHS) would like to hear from you.
Based on a project conducted by the Fairburn House Heritage Centre in Wakefield, PHS is creating an extension to their “Notable Women of the Gatineau Valley” exhibition, explained member Robert Wills.
The plan is to create two banners with information on four deceased women that represent the Pontiac region. Staff at the Fairburn House have the resources to design, edit and produce the banners, but they need the public’s help to both source the candidates and research their stories.
For starters, the centre is offering a part-time contract gig to any local historians that are interested in compiling research and illustrations. Wills said they are also asking local people for nominations and to contribute research and pictures of their own.
“Nominations should consist of a name, dates, and a note explaining why you think the person should be included in the exhibit,” Wills wrote in an email.
For more information or to submit a woman for consideration, email PHS Secretary Marilee DeLombard at mdelombard@aol.com.
