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Metadata
Accession # |
2015.27.12 |
Item Name |
Award Prize Spoon, Commemorative Spoon, Souvenir Teaspoon |
Description |
Sterling silver Ontario 4-H Homemaking Club teaspoon. The tip of the handle is shield-shaped, with the Ontario coat of arms and the text "ONTARIO 4-H HOMEMAKING CLUB". There is a ridge down the length of the stem on both the front and back sides. The stem narrows and then broadens at the shoulder. The manufacturer name (Wallace) and hallmark are stamped on the back of the stem. |
Date |
1964-1969 DURING |
Provenance |
Teaspoons 2015.27.1-12 were awarded to Helen Georgina Alexander between the years of 1964 and 1969 upon successful completion of Ontario 4-H Homemaking Club projects. The accompanying project notebooks and certificates were donated to the archives as A2015.61. Helen Georgina Alexander was born in Mount Forest in 1952 to Ivan Alexander and Ellen Robinson. Ivan was born in 1912 on his parents' farm in West Luther Township, at Concession 12, Lot 7. Ellen was born in 1923 on her parents' farm in West Luther Township, at Concession 12, Lot 11. Ivan and Ellen were married on Ellen's parents' farm in 1945. Between 1946 and 1958, the Alexanders had seven children, Russel Ivan Alexander, Sheila Marie (Alexander) Verwey, Brenda Victoria (Alexander) Scott, Helen Georgina (Alexander) Colvin, Ronald Francis Alexander, Barry Dale Alexander, and Maxine Lucille (Alexander) Schmidt. Helen Alexander grew up on her parents' farm in West Luther Township on Concession 12, Lot 7. Her mother, Ellen, was an active member of the Conn Branch of the Women's Institute, and a 4-H leader for several years. Helen, her older brother, two older sisters and younger sister were all 4-H participants. Helen married David Harold Colvin in 1973. David (born 1952, Victoria, BC) was the son of Ethel Olive McLaren (born 1923) and Harold Thomas Colvin (born 1923). Harold was a Presbyterian minister. David worked in sales and marketing in the Acton/Georgetown area, and later completed his Master of Divinity and was ordained by the United Church in 1999. Helen worked as a Developmental Service Worker for over 25 years, retiring in 2014 from Community Living North Halton. In September 2014, following a posting at Emmanuel United Church in Windsor, David and Helen moved to Summerside, P.E.I. Helen recalls that her first sewing project, a red and white gingham long-sleeved blouse, was so frustrating that she thought she would never sew again. She continued to learn however, and went on to sew many things, including many Hallowe'en costumes. She put her skills to good use when working at Fabricland while living in Calgary. Helen learned a lot from 4-H about sewing, cooking and gardening and remembers it fondly as a very useful program. |
Person \ Organization |
Alexander, Helen 4-H Homemaking Club 4-H Conn 4-H Homemaking Club Ontario Department of Agriculture |
Place |
Acton Conn Georgetown Mount Forest Summerside Windsor |
Year Range from |
1964 |
Year Range to |
1969 |
Subjects |
Agriculture Cookery Crafts Education Women's History Women's Institute |