Item - 2020.EC13.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 29 and 30, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Economic and Community Development Committee on June 4, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020.
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)
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
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
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-147415.pdf