Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
BR2006.4.256.3 |
Object Name |
Photograph, Color |
Title |
Civic Award of Recognition: Mary Manning |
Description |
A colour photograph of Mayor Hazel McCallion standing next to Mary Manning during the reception for the Civic Award of Recognition. Mayor McCallion is wearing a light grey suit jacket with a matching skirt and a bright yellow blouse underneath. She is also wearing the chain-of-office around her neck. Mrs. Manning is wearing a long-sleeved red jacket over a white shirt. The two are standing inside the Council Chambers at the Civic Centre. |
Date |
11/12/1996 |
History |
Mary Manning received a Civic Award of Recognition on Tuesday, November 12th, 1996. She was recognized for individual volunteer work for her many years of service with the Streetsville Historical Society. She remained a long-time area resident of Streetsville and wrote books and notes on the history of the area. She also worked for the Streetsville Library and was a founding member of the Streetsville Historical Society serving as their archivist. She also ran an antique store with her husband Hugh (d. 2010). Civic Awards of recognition began in 1992 and were established to "give residents an opportunity to honour the accomplishments and dedicated efforts of their neighbours". Individuals or groups are honoured who have made an impact at the local, regional, or provincial level through volunteering, exemplary actions, achievements and victories. References: City of Mississauga by-laws 37-95, 0216-2005 City of Mississauga, Civic Recognition Program https://www.mississauga.ca/council/council-activities/civic-recognition-program 'Girl Guide leader among 150 honoured' by Sonya Procenko. The Toronto Star. Thursday, Novemeber 7th, 1996 |
People |
Manning, Mary McCallion, Hazel |
Copyright |
All rights belong to Museums of Mississauga |