Author Donald Hair at Wyoming Library

Wyoming, ON – London author Donald Hair will be at the Wyoming Library reading from his book Souwesto Lives, on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at 1:30 p.m.

"The book tells the history of southwestern Ontario through the lives of the author's parents, John Hair and Alice Runnalls," says Shirley Deelstra, Branch Coordinator. "The story brings to light the character of the region and the society and culture of the people who lived there during that time period."

The author's father John Hair served on Brooke Township Council in 1936. He became a member of Lambton County Council from 1940-1947 and was appointed County Treasurer on May 1, 1947, a position he held until he was appointed the first Clerk-Treasurer in 1954. John Hair retired from his work with Lambton in 1970.

Following the presentation, Archivist Dana Thorne will speak briefly about research resources available at the Lambton County Archives and how the service can help support researchers, genealogists, and local history enthusiasts.

Hair, a professor emeritus in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University, is an author of a number of books. A specialist in Victorian literature, some of his books include Robert Browning's Language, Domestic and Heroic in Tennyson's Poetry and Fresh Strange Music: Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Language. He received the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2001-02.

Lambton County Library offers a variety of free materials and services to meet the leisure and informational needs of the community through its 26 branches, bookmobile and website. eReader lending, multi-media resources, online services, programs and Internet access are all available. Discover a library in your neighbourhood, visit www.lclibrary.ca.

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Please contact:

Shirley Deelstra

Branch Coordinator, Lambton County Library

County of Lambton

519-845-0181

shirley.deelstra@county-lambton.on.ca