About the society

Founded in 1824, the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec was the first learned society in Canada. Its history is linked to the intellectual development of the nation. Recently, the Society has reassessed its mission and is now the main promoter and driving force behind the Morrin Centre project.

The Morrin Centre draws on the resources of the Society's unbroken history of intellectual endeavor, its priceless historical collections, and the historic building that houses them. It strives to foster English-speaking culture in Quebec City, share it with the rest of the population, and encourage cultural exchanges in French and English. This cultural centre currently offers a wide range of activities including library services, guided tours, readings by prominent authors, discussion groups on stimulating topics, writing workshops, poetry classes, theatre and much more.

Council

The Society is managed by a volunteer council composed of 15 people. They are elected by members at the Annual General Meeting. The Council meets on a regular basis to discuss or solve any matters related to the finances, management or by-laws of the Society. You can contact members of the LHSQ Council by lhsqcouncil@morrin.org


Our Council members for 2007/2008

President....................................................

David F. Blair
Vice-president...........................................

Steve Cameron
Treasurer.....................................................

James Haberlin
Secretary...................................................

Diane Kameen
Honorary Librarian..........................

Marie Creighton Tremblay
Council Members................................ William G.K. Boden
Peter Black
Louisa Blair
Sovita Chander
James Donovan
Judith Dunn
Dorothy O'Brien
Lorraine O'Donnell
Jill Robinson
Hélène Thibault

Past Presidents ..................................................... Cameron J. MacMillan
Tomas Feininger



Team

The Society is managed by a dynamic team who provides support with historical research, guided tours, library services, cultural activities, marketing strategies, and financial management. If you have a query regarding any of the above subjects, please contact us.
Executive Director

France Cliche
Library Manager

Simon Auclair
400th anniversary project Assistant

Jessica Boutin
Administrative Assistant
Valérie Deslauriers

Conservation / Interpretation
Advisor

Patrick Donovan

Financial Assistant

Barry McCullough

Library clerk


Cheryl Anne Moore

Collections Policy Consultant

Virginie Benjamin

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