The Lennox and Addington Historical Society
THE WAR WORK OF LENNOX AND ADDINGTON
|
Unconcious of the cost;
But we must gauge the sacrifice
By all that they have lost."
SEE THE NEW EXHIBIT TO HONOUR
OUR WORLD WAR ONE AND WORLD WAR TWO VETERANS
FEATURE EXHIBIT
at the Lennox and Addington County Museum, Napanee
(The Museum is the custodian of the collections of the Lennox and Addington Historical Society.)
For hours, admission fees, or to book a group tour, please contact the Museum
Telephone 613-354-3027 or e-mail The Museum
ABOUT THE WAR WORK PROJECT
Almost one hundred years ago, following World War I, the Lennox and Addington Historical Society published The War Work of Lennox and Addington. This remarkable little book was intended to capture the contributions of local enlisted men during the 'War to end all Wars', as well as the work of volunteers at home.
The contributions of our veterans in later conflicts, however, remained undocumented. In 1993, the Historical Society decided to correct the situation. Members began to gather two survey forms from each man or woman who served in World War II or the Korean Conflict. This work continues. If the veteran is deceased, relatives are asked if they will complete the surveys as they are able.
In 1999, the Executive of the Society decided that the time was right to publish a second volume of "The War Work of Lennox and Addington". Military writer, Stephen Fochuck, was hired by the Society to extend the research and produce a manuscript.
In 2001, the Society published their second volume of "War Work", titled "Remembering". The book contains brief vignettes about each veteran; some of the many letters written home; excerpts from interviews; information about life in Lennox and Addington during the war years; and over 200, black and white photographs. Although the book is in print, the Society is still collecting information about our veterans.
"Remembering" is available for $59.95. As the book is quite heavy, total cost including shipping is CAD68.00 within Canada; USD60.00 to the United States.
To order, please send cheque payable to The Lennox and Addington Historical Society, with your name and complete postal address to:
Lennox and Addington Historical Society
P.O. Box 392
Napanee, Ontario Canada
K7R 3K9
The Lennox and Addington Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the work of the War Work Committee: Catherine Michalski, Howard O'Connor, Paul Gilmore, Barbara Weese and Brant Zatterberg.
Also the contributions of Frank Streek, Wesley M. Alkenbrack and Wally Noble who began the project.
The Society also acknowledges the assistance of May Borris and Tim Dube, National Archives of Canada; The Staff, Directorate of History, Department of National Defence; Hugh A. Halliday; and Ken Joyce.
The book was produced with the financial assistance of the Government of Canada, Millennium Funding Partners; Government of Ontario, Year of Older Persons; Camden History Committee and the Estate of Lepha Wood. We also acknowledge the contribution of two branches of The Royal Canadian Legion, the Harry Babcock Branch, Napanee and the Bath Branch
Return to Society homepage.
This page created 2001, revised 2008. Lennox and Addington Historical Society