Item - 2020.EC13.2

Tracking Status

EC13.2 - Acceptance of the John Buttrey Manuscript Donation

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Wards:
All

City Council Decision

City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following:  

 

1.  City Council approve accepting Sandra Cameron's donation of the Buttrey Manuscript for inclusion in the City of Toronto's Historical Collection.

 

2.  City Council convey its appreciation to Sandra Cameron for her generous gift to the City of Toronto.

Background Information (Committee)

(May 19, 2020) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on Acceptance of the John Buttrey Manuscript Donation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-147415.pdf

EC13.2 - Acceptance of the John Buttrey Manuscript Donation

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:  

 

1.  City Council approve accepting Sandra Cameron's donation of the Buttrey Manuscript for inclusion in the City of Toronto's Historical Collection.

 

2.  City Council convey its appreciation to Sandra Cameron for her generous gift to the City of Toronto.

Origin

(May 19, 2020) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture

Summary

This report recommends that City Council approve the donation of a very significant early 19th-century tunebook (the John Buttrey Manuscript) to the City of Toronto. The Buttrey Manuscript will be included in the Historical Collection managed by the Museums and Heritage Services section of Economic Development and Culture and will be displayed, from time to time, at Fort York National Historic Site.

Background Information

(May 19, 2020) Report from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on Acceptance of the John Buttrey Manuscript Donation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-147415.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council