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I INTRODUCTION The Tweedsmuir Histories were suggested in 1940 by Lady Tweedsmuir during her stay here as wife of our Governor General. Each Women's Institute was asked to compile a history of the communities covered by the branch and should expand to cover any territory between branches. Therefore they are LOCAL COMMUNITY HISTORIES. The CURATOR of this history must be an institue member and the book is to be the property of the branch. The Curator should have a committee of at least three members to help her in the compiling of the history. The members of this committee do not need to be members of the Institute and can be male or female. The committee shall assist the Curator in planning meetings to show the book at the branch at least annually. The Committee shall assist the Curator in attending events in the community relative to its growth and development. Such events are unveilings, reunions of schools, Churches, etc. The Committee shall meet with the Curator to plan, edit, and allocate historical materials received and to be written for the local Tweedsmuir History Book. Uses of the TWEEDSMUIR HISTORIES 1. Authentic records of events and developments in the commu-ty for anyone wishing to recall same. 2. An educational record for the local teachers to use for teaching local history. 3. A field of research for students, libraries and museums. 4. A treasure of memories for old settlers, and a mine of information for any person interested in the local commu-nity, whether newcomers or visitors. 5. A wonderful means of entertainment and hour-passing for the convalescents in the community. NOTE Care must be taken that the book be allowed to go only into homes where it can be guaranteed not to be damaged. It should always be thoroughly checked by the Curator and