Because MCA is a registered charity, the team must continually fundraise to keep the archive operating. They welcome donations, offer tax receipts, and run different fundraising events during the year. This year, they are raffling four outstanding prizes, including a queen-size quilt donated by ABQ Sewing Studio in Strathroy. Raffle tickets will be on sale starting March 29 at MCA’s annual Her - itage Fair until they sell out or after the Ilderton Fall Fair next Sep - tember. Only 5,000 tickets will be available for $5 each or 5 for $20. Located at 2652 Gideon Drive, Delaware, MCA is open to the public on Wednesdays from 10 to 12 pm and 1 to 3 pm and Thursdays from 10 to 12 pm or by appointment. For more information, visit www.middlesexcentrearchive.ca or con - tact them at 519-518-5590 or middlesexcentrearchives@gmail.com.
Keeping History Alive A dedicated group of people quietly tends a treasure trove of history with care and precision in the old Delaware Township office. From formal legal documents to forgotten family photos, the Middlesex Centre Archives (MCA) team ensures each item in their collection is catalogued and filed for access should any - one ever need it. MCA is an accredited archive established in 2013 to preserve the documentary heritage of Middlesex Centre and the former Town- ships of London, Lobo, and Delaware. Archivist Krista Taylor and several volunteers diligently build the collection and maintain the archival documents by assessing each donation to ensure it fits MCA’s mandate, determining its condition and storage needs, and recording the details in an industry-designed database. When deciphering the difference between archives, libraries, and museums, Krista shares this simple insight: “Archives col - lect original, one-of-a-kind documents unique to an area or topic. Libraries traditionally have materials where there may be multi- ple copies and not necessarily unique to their location, and mu - seums collect objects.” MCA’s collection includes archival documents such as ledgers, deeds, church records, and old photographs donated by various groups or private individuals. This issue’s recipe comes from a cookbook created by the South Lobo Women's Institute in 1967. Krista and the MCA volunteers also present various topics to groups, clubs and organizations. You will often see their displays at community fairs around the county. They love sharing their knowl - edge and the importance of remembering the county’s history.
Submitted from the South Lobo Women's Institute Cookbook, 1967
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