Pilgrim Oriole Vane Veldhuis has been honoured for the book she wrote, “For Elise: Unveiling the Forgotten Woman on the Criddle Homestead.” Here is an excerpt from the message telling about the good news:
“Art and I were visiting in a farm house in Ontario on snowy Mothers Day when I checked my email. Well, there is was—a letter of congratulations for receiving the Margaret McWilliams award for local history. I could not believe it, for the two others shortlisted were published by the University of Manitoba Press and the Asper School of Business. Who would expect Oriole’s self-published book to win! But it is true and my great grandmother, Elise’s story will become even more known. The award will be presented at the Manitoba Historical Society’s annual meeting June 8. You can check out their webpage.
http://www.mhs.mb.ca/news/mcwilliams2012/winners.shtml
“I am just getting organized from our wonderful three week holiday visiting old friends in Ontario so I can’t linger. I just wanted you to know that your support through the long years of writing was, and is appreciated. I celebrate this honour with you. Please pass on the good news.
“Love Oriole”