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Historical Research - The Tweedsmuir Histories - How to Compile, p. 1

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- 2 - The subsequent sheets should be used for historical data. This information if written by hand should be done in a clear, legible manner. If typewritten, a thin sheet of tissue paper should be placed between each leaf of the book to prevent blurring of the typewriting. The information to be recorded should be along the following lines: History of local Women's Institute Geography - Topography Indians, etc. Pioneer Settlements Churches, Schools, Industries, etc. Population - Families Newspapers, Libraries, Fraternal organizations, etc. Geography and Topography. Covers situation, size, and physical characteristics of the district covered by the Institute, Have your boundary lines definitely defined. Do not go too far afield or poach on other's preserves. -Natural Resources - Agriculture - Mines - Forests -Fisheries, etc. Tell how these influenced settlement. Indians, etc. Covers the history of the Indians of the district; Indian life and civilization; how they lived and how they adopted the white man's way of life. Pioneer Settlements Map of the area if possible Sketches of the lives of outstanding pioneers. Churches, Schools, Libraries, Industries, etc. History of establishment of these, and growth of same. Newspapers - Fraternal Organizations Histories of existing or defunct newspapers of the district. History of Achievements of the local Women's Institute in marking historical spots by Cairns etc. in the district. N.B. Pictures of all records should be included where possible, as these add greatly to the interest of your History.

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