Martha J. Harvey

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Martha J. Harvey was a founder of the York Sunbury Historical Society which was established in 1932. She was a president of Fredericton's Women's Institute, an involved member of the Social Service Council, and was deeply committed to the welfare of the greater Fredericton community.Volume 10, Number 3 (Summer 1994) - The Royal Tour of 1939, "The Martha J. Harvey Award of Distinction" by Ted Jones (page 8). - {{cite web |url=http://www.yorksunburymuseum.com/content/228733 |title=York Sunbury Museum - Volume 10, Number 3 (Summer 1994) - the Royal Tour of 1939 |accessdate=2009-09-20 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718144508/http://www.yorksunburymuseum.com/content/228733 |archivedate=2011-07-18 }}

The Martha J. Harvey Award of Distinction is presented to individuals, or groups, who have shown a dedicated commitment to the goals of the York Sunbury Historical Society. Past awards have honoured those who have made significant contributions in writing the history of central New Brunswick, in preserving its artefacts and heritage buildings, or in offering exemplary service to the Society in its efforts to discover and preserve the history and heritage of York and Sunbury counties.York Sunbury Historical Society records

Martha Harvey was the wife of John Harvey, founder of Harvey's Photography Studio in Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1883. John died in 1901 at which time Martha took over the business and eventually sold it to Frank Pridham in 1917.Harvey Studios - http://www.harveystudios.ca/our-history.html

Martha J. Harvey Award of Distinction Recipients:

1981 - Lt. Gen Ernest William Sansom,

1984 - Muriel McQueen Fergusson,

1984 - Lucy McNeil,

1985 - Dr. Alfred Bailey,

1985 - Dr. D.J. McLeod,

1986 - Louise Hill,

1987 - Fred H. Phillips,

1988 - Dr. Elizabeth McGahan,

1988 - Dr. Stuart Smith,

1989 - Dr. James Chapman,

1990 - Alden J. Clark,

1991 - Dr. Ivan H. Crowell,

1992 - Velma Kelly,

1993 - Ted Jones,

1993 - Dr. Murray Young,

1994 - Donna Wallace,

1995 - Richard Bird,

1996 - Fred White,

1998 - Ruth Scott,

2000 - Government of New Brunswick Heritage Branch,

2004 – Frederick Wilmot Hubbard,

2005 - Mr. & Mrs. T.W. Acheson,

2009 - Paul O'Connell,

2010 - The Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society,Martha J. Harvey Award of Distinction 2010 Recipients - http://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/martha-j-harvey-award-of-distinction-2010-recipients/

2010 - Honorable David Dickson,Martha J. Harvey Award of Distinction 2010 Recipients - http://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/martha-j-harvey-award-of-distinction-2010-recipients/

2011 - Bob Dallison,{{Cite web |date=2011-12-02 |title=York Sunbury Historical Society Announces 2011 Martha J. Harvey Award Recipients |url=https://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2011/12/02/york-sunbury-historical-society-announces-2011-martha-j-harvey-award-recipients/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=York Sunbury Historical Society |language=en}}

2011 - George Bidlake,{{Cite web |date=2011-12-02 |title=York Sunbury Historical Society Announces 2011 Martha J. Harvey Award Recipients |url=https://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2011/12/02/york-sunbury-historical-society-announces-2011-martha-j-harvey-award-recipients/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=York Sunbury Historical Society |language=en}}

2012 - Brian Hallett,{{Cite web |date=2012-12-10 |title=York Sunbury Historical Society Announces 2012 Martha J. Harvey Award Recipients |url=https://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/york-sunbury-historical-society-announces-2012-martha-j-harvey-award-recipients/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=York Sunbury Historical Society |language=en}}

2012 - Eleanor Stillwell,{{Cite web |date=2012-12-10 |title=York Sunbury Historical Society Announces 2012 Martha J. Harvey Award Recipients |url=https://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2012/12/10/york-sunbury-historical-society-announces-2012-martha-j-harvey-award-recipients/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=York Sunbury Historical Society |language=en}}

2013 - Vincent Erickson,{{Cite web |date=2013-12-08 |title=York Sunbury Historical Society Announces 2013 Martha J. Harvey Award Recipients |url=https://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2013/12/08/york-sunbury-historical-society-announces-2013-martha-j-harvey-award-recipients/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=York Sunbury Historical Society |language=en}}

2013 - Donald Roberts,{{Cite web |date=2013-12-08 |title=York Sunbury Historical Society Announces 2013 Martha J. Harvey Award Recipients |url=https://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2013/12/08/york-sunbury-historical-society-announces-2013-martha-j-harvey-award-recipients/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=York Sunbury Historical Society |language=en}}

2014 - Melynda Jarratt,{{Cite web |date=2014-12-08 |title=York Sunbury Historical Society Announces 2014 Martha J. Harvey Award Recipients |url=https://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/york-sunbury-historical-society-announces-2014-martha-j-harvey-award-recipients/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=York Sunbury Historical Society |language=en}}

2014 - Elizabeth Earl,{{Cite web |date=2014-12-08 |title=York Sunbury Historical Society Announces 2014 Martha J. Harvey Award Recipients |url=https://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/york-sunbury-historical-society-announces-2014-martha-j-harvey-award-recipients/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=York Sunbury Historical Society |language=en}}

2015 - Dr C. Mary Young,{{Cite web |date=2015-11-27 |title=York Sunbury Historical Society Announces 2015 Martha J. Harvey Award Recipient |url=https://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/york-sunbury-historical-society-announces-2015-martha-j-harvey-award-recipient/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=York Sunbury Historical Society |language=en}}

2016 - Dr. Sheila Andrew,{{Cite web |date=2016-12-08 |title=York-Sunbury Historical Society Announces 2016 Martha J. Harvey Award Recipient |url=https://yorksunburymuseum.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/york-sunbury-historical-society-announces-2016-martha-j-harvey-award-recipient/ |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=York Sunbury Historical Society |language=en}}

2017 - Bob McNeil,

2018 - Dr Gail Campbell,

2019 - David Myles,

2020 - No award given,

2021 - No award given,

2022 - Dr Gary C. Campbell, 2022 - Maxine Campbell, 2022 - Major (retired) Doug Hall,

2023 - Anita Jones.