Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives AGM

Sunday 18 October at 2 pm is the date for the Annual General Meeting of the Friends. Stop by 100 Tallwood Drive (City of Ottawa Archives) as Bryan Cook gives us a look at his recent book on William Pittman Lett, Ottawa's first city clerk. Light refreshments will be served.

William Pittman Lett is recognized by few in this 21st Century. In Ottawa, he may be remembered by some as the City’s first and longest-serving Clerk for thirty-six years (1855 -1891). Yet, he was the City’s Manager in a time when the Clerk held the power of the pen and wielded extraordinary influence behind the scenes to shape Canada’s Capital. He witnessed and recorded the turbulent evolution of Canada throughout most of the 19th century.
Illustrated extensively with 19th century photography, his biography by Bryan Cook introduces a complex and charismatic character, maturing from a militiaman, radical journalist and theatre pioneer to a highly respected public personality, sportsman, patriot and proud chronicler of his city’s history.