An exhibit of 25 photos selected from the Townships Sun archives ― that’s the delightful bonus offered to guests next week at the launches of the newly published two-volume set of The Eastern Townships Adventure by Bernard Epps.
Over the past 50 years, the Townships Sun has published many historical articles and photos. Buried in its files were more than 1000 photos, plus many negatives and some art images, both black and white and in colour. The Sun’s photo archivist, John Mackley, is putting them in order and conserving them.
“We’ll soon be asking community members to help identify the images, both on Facebook and in person,” he said. “But first, here is a selection of images that give a glimpse into the lives of the Townships Sun and the people it serves.”
The exhibit is part of a project supported by the Townshippers’ Research and Cultural Foundation (TRCF), thanks to a bequest from Mrs. Lorraine Lebar for history-related projects. The Townships Sun is also very grateful to the Eastern Townships Resource Centre for their generous consultations.
The exhibits can be viewed at these three events ― Free. All are welcome.
Bury ― Old Time Christmas Tea & Book Launch
Hosted by the Bury Historical and Heritage Society.
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Sunday, December 1st, from 2 to 6 p.m.
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Bury Armoury, 563 Main Street
Knowlton ― Hot Cider & Tarts, Book Launch
Hosted by the Townships Sun.
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Thursday, December 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.
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584 Knowlton Road #3 (beside tennis courts)
Lennoxville ― Holiday Book Fest & Book Launch
featuring an array of Townships authors & books, a book-swap, and more. Hosted by the Townships Sun/ETRC/Shoreline Press, Lennoxville Library, Black Cat Books, & The Record.
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Sunday, December 8, from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church Street (upstairs hall).
The two-volume set of The Eastern Townships Adventure is available at any of the launches or online at TownshipsSun.ca/SHOP.
― by Rachel Garber
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PHOTO: Sawyerville School Bus. The original of this photo measures 3 x 2 1/4 inches. It is undated, but its sepia tone suggests it is old. The bus itself appears to be a military vehicle from World War II, with a forward-sloping windshield and a snub-nosed front ― the photo probably dates from the late 1940s or early 50s. “The school bus, Sawyerville,” is written in pencil on the back. In the photo, a group of students stand in front of the bus as if ready to board it. On the building behind the bus hangs a sign, “Sawyerville House.” Local residents will recognize the house as the precurser to the Sawyerville Hotel. We don’t think the photo was ever published in the Townships Sun. If anyone knows more about it, please give us your comments! |