Bowen Island archivist, Dorothy Lawson, wondered “who would have known when I was born on a farm in Nebraska in the Twenties that this is how I would end up?”
She called herself the “Accidental Archivist” but we are convinced it was not an accident. Perhaps she was drawn to Bowen to make certain our history would not disappear.
To appreciate the accomplishments of this “Accidental Archivist” visit our website (bowenislandmuseum.ca) and take a look at the photographs, history, maps, biographies, interviews and artifacts. This significant collection of community history was carefully gathered under her conscientious care.
We continue to build on the strong foundation that Dorothy created at the community museum and archives and hope that we will make her proud of our accomplishments over the years.
There will be a gathering to celebrate the life and honour the memory of Dorothy Lawson at Evergreen Hall in Deep Bay on October 4 from 1 to 3pm. Please join us.
Bowen Island Museum & Archives Board of Directors, Deidre Farah and Catherine Bayly
