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1955-2018, predominant 1979-1998 (Creation)
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- Camp MI-A-KON-DA
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30 cm of textual records (1 box)
2 books
17 camp badges
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Camp MI-A-KON-DA is an overnight summer camp for girls, located on Birch Island in Lake Wah-wash-kesh, near Parry Sound and Muskoka, Ontario. The program offers land and water sports in addition to arts, drama, and canoe tripping. MI-A-KON-DA is an accredited member of the Ontario Camps Association.
The camp was founded in 1955 by Mary and Jock Liddell. In 1973, the Directorship was transferred to Nancy Lou Farrell and Patricia Dobec. Between 1979 and 1998, the camp was owned and operated by Catherine and George Ross. Camp MI-A-KON-DA has been under the ownership of Pam Lamont and David Smith since 1998.
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Fonds consists of administrative records and correspondence documenting Camp MI-A-KON-DA, mostly from the period when Catherine and George Ross were the owners of the camp (1979-1998). Records include staff and C.I.T. manuals, director's notes, registration information, publicity material, and staff recruitment material. Material relating to the 1979 and 1998 ownership transfers is included. Correspondence includes letters to and from parents, campers, staff, and camping associates.
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Donated by Catherine Ross in November 2024.
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