
Made official in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, Black History Month occurs every February and was created to teach us about the contributions Black people have made that were too often left out of the history books. All are worth remembering as a lesson to future generations.Every year in the United States we celebrate the achievements of African Americans through Black History Month. We acknowledge that the collection contains both reputable and disreputable people. This is a collection of noteworthy Manitobans from the past, compiled by the Manitoba Historical Society. This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
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Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 14 January 1996, page 160. “14 Manitoba lawyers are appointed QCs,” Winnipeg Free Press, 1 January 1966, page 5. “Engagement notices,” Winnipeg Free Press, 17 February 1955, page 16. Manitoba History, Number 85, Fall 2017 Sources: Labour Conflict During Construction of the Kelsey and Grand Rapids Hydroelectric Generating Stations by Doug Smith He died at Rochester, Minnesota on 10 January 1996. Charles Country Club, Niakawa Country Club, Winnipeg Squash and Racquet Club, Lake George Fishing Club, Gator Creek Golf Club (Sarasota, Florida), and Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He was a member of the Manitoba Club, St. John ’s Cathedral from 1976 to the time of his death. Luke ’s Church and was a member of the Friends of St. He was a founding member of Grace Church Tuxedo and active as Rector ’s Warden from 1962 to 1974. On 9 March 1955, he married Ethel Thelma Heath at St. He wrote and published The Outline History of the Lake of the Woods and was instrumental in having published A Proud Heritage, the history of the first one hundred years of the law firm Aikins MacAulay Thorvaldson. Steward ’s love for history was manifest in his writing. Andrews Society of Winnipeg (1989 to 1991), Life Fellow of the Foundation of Legal Research (1992), and recipient of the Governor-General ’s Commemorative Medal for the 125th anniversary of Canadian Confederation (1992). John ’s College at the University of Manitoba (1972), Emeritus President of the Robert Burns Society of Winnipeg (1974), Honourary President of the St. Among his other honours were a Manitoba Centennial Medal (1970), an Honourary Fellowship of St. In 1978 he was appointed Honourary Life Member of the Manitoba Record Society. He received the Hall of Fame Award from the Red River Historical Society in 1975 for his major role in Dalnavert and other worthy ventures. His generosity extended to the donation of invaluable artifacts that assist with the interpretation of Canadian history.

Under his leadership the MHS restored the house to its original grandeur and opened it as Dalnavert Museum.

His most lasting contribution to the MHS and the community was his key role in saving the former home of Sir Hugh John Macdonald from demolition in 1969. He was a member of the Manitoba Historical Society for over forty years, its President from 1968 to 1971, and Honourary President from 1983 to the time of his death. In the 1960s, he served on the Historical Committee of the Manitoba Centennial Corporation.

Prior to his death he was Director (and one of the founders) of CML Northern Blower, President of Greensteel Industries, and Director of BYG Natural Resources. In addition to his legal career he was active in many business endeavours. Some of his involvements were Chief Adjudicator for the Public Service Staff Relation Act, Special Advisor to the Province of Manitoba in connection with the Churchill-Nelson River Diversion Projects, Director of the Manitoba Development Corporation, and Counsel to the Bellan Commission of Inquiry into land prices in the City of Winnipeg. He had a varied and rewarding career, the highlights of which were many. He practised law for forty years, specializing in the field of labour relations. He received a Masters degree and PhD from the University of Toronto, being the first recipient of a PhD in three disciplines - law, economics, and history. Memorable Manitobans: William Steward Arnold Martin (1924- 1996)īorn at Winnipeg on 1 July 1924, son of William Anderson Martin and Vivian Edna Martin (?-1978), he attended Queenston School, Kelvin High School, and the University of Manitoba, from which he received a law degree.
