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Catalog Number |
BR2017.15.16 |
Object Name |
Book |
Title |
Mississauga as a City |
Author |
Mississauga Jaycees |
Summary |
A book entitled, "Mississauga as a City", published by the Mississauga Jaycees on behalf of Canadian Specialty Publishing. The cover is blue glossy paper with text printed in white. Content of the book provides an overview of Mississauga, outlining its history, specific communities/neighbourhoods, advertisements and articles of public interest. Inside, there is a message from the President of the Jaycees and the Mayor of Mississauga. Also outlined are the Jaycees' purpose and fellowship training opportunities for members. The pages are not numbered and there is no publication date. Contributors to the book include the following: Cathy Hicks Mississauga Times Hilda Kirkwood Mrs. Hugh Manning (Mary Manning) Paddy Thomas Allan A. Martin S.B. McLaughlin & Associates C.N. Public Relations Department |
History |
Commemorative book was published by the Mississauga Jaycees on behalf of Canadian Speciality Publishing in 1974. The book explains Mississauga's growth, but it also gives context to surrounding regions and the land Mississauga occupied before its amalgamation into a city. The Mississauga Jaycees formed in 1949, in Port Credit through the Junior Chamber of Commerce and were leaders in developing and supporting various projects. In 1963 the charter changed to create the Mississauga Junior Chamber. In the beginning male members, between the ages of 18 and 40 were part of the organization until a constitutional change occurred to include female 'Jaycettes' during the 1970s. During its early history, the "objects of this non-political and non-denominational club would be to aid young businessmen in their chosen professions, to promote good fellowship, to encourage interest in civic problems and provide a channel for participation in community and charitable projects" (The Port Credit Weekly). Jaycees were involved in establishing the Mississauga Santa Clause Parade (1960s) and heading fundraising drives for Port Credit Arena and the Mississauga Hospital. Mississauga Jaycees now operates as Junior Chamber International. References: Jaycee Group Meets Here. The Port Credit Weekly. Thursday, March 10th, 1949 Through the years with the Jaycees. The Mississauga Times, Wednesday, September 10th, 1975 Junior Chamber International https://jci.cc/about#/home |
Subjects |
Mississauga Advertisements Community News & news events Information History Magazine covers |
People |
Bauldry, Allan Hicks, Kathleen Thomas, Paddy Martin, Allan A. Kirkwood, Hilda Manning, Mary |