Fellowships
The principal aims of The Bibliographical Society of Canada are to promote bibliographical publications; to encourage the preservation and to extend the knowledge of printed works and manuscripts, particularly those relating to Canada; to facilitate the exchange of information concerning rare Canadiana; to coordinate bibliographical activity, and to set standards. To that end the Society offers two fellowships.
Marie Tremaine Fellowship
The Tremaine Fellowship is offered in memory and through the generosity of Marie Tremaine (1902-1984), the doyenne of Canadian bibliographers. The Fellowship was instituted in 1987 and is offered annually to support the work of a scholar engaged in some area of bibliographical research, including textual studies and publishing history and with a particular emphasis on Canada. The Fellowship, which is in the amount of $2,000.00, is open only to members of the Bibliographical Society of Canada.
Bernard Amtmann Fellowship
The Bernard Amtmann Fellowship is offered in memory of Bernard Amtmann (1907-1979), the noted bookseller and specialist in Canadiana. The Fellowship was offered for the first time in 1992 and will be offered every three years thereafter to support the work of a scholar in one of Mr. Amtmann's principal areas of interest: Canadiana, book collecting, bookselling, and bibliography. Special consideration will be given to applicants working on some aspect of the book trade. The Fellowship, which is in the amount of $1,500.00, is open to non-Canadians and to those who are not members of the Bibliographical Society of Canada.
Conditions of the Award
Both fellowships will be awarded only in support of specific research projects involving discrete areas of research. Projects that are part of some larger undertaking will not be considered unless they can be completed on their own, and can lead to findings that are reportable or publishable in themselves. The funds available are for out-of-pocket expenses such as travel fares and subsistence, and technical services or supplies, and may not be used for salaries or stipends. The fellowships are awarded in the spring.
Awards
Tremaine Medal
The Marie Tremaine Medal is awarded by the Bibliographical Society of Canada or outstanding service to Canadian bibliography and for distinguished publication in either English or French in that field. The medal is awarded, preferably to a member of the Society, and/or a Canadian citizen. Members of the Council of the Society are not eligible for the award while they are in office.
Previous recipients of the Tremaine Medal have been Marie Tremaine, 1970; John Hare and Jean-Pierre Wallot, 1973; Bruce Braden Peel, 1975; William F.E. Morley, 1977; Reginald Eyre Watters, 1979; Olga Bernice Bishop, 1981; Alan F.J. Artibise, 1983; Douglas Grant Lochhead, 1985; Agnes Cecilia O’Dea, 1987; Sandra Alston, 1988; Gloria Strathern,1989; Claude Galarneau, 1990; Patricia Fleming, 1992; Joan Winearls, 1993; Paul Aubin, 1994; Ernie Ingles, 1996; Carl Spadoni, 1999; Bertram H. MacDonald, 2000; Yvan Lamonde, 2001; Jacques Michon, 2004; Elizabeth Driver, 2007; George L. Parker, 2009; and Peter McNally, 2011.
Watters-Morley Prize
This prize was created and endowed in 2003 by William and Beth (Watters) Morley and funds a cash prize to be given to the recipient of the Tremaine Medal. The prize honours William Morley (Tremaine Medal winner 1977) and the late Reginald Eyre Watters (Tremaine Medal winner 1979).