Herstory: Hazel Clink
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Title
Herstory: Hazel Clink
Subject
People
Women's History
Description
Autobiographical writings by Hazel Clink of Barwick, Ontario, a part of the Women's Decade Council Herstory project.
The transcript is available by clicking on the image thumbnails.
These autobiographical writings by Hazel Clink tell the family story of settling in Barwick in 1902. With an increase in population in the area, the first school began, as a small centre for country life. The summary tells that Hazel Clink became a poet and published author.
Two transcripts of handwritten notes tell details of Hazel Clink's arriving in the Rainy River District with her family in 1902 from Chicago, to join her uncle’s family homestead at a time when settlers were arriving in Indigenous communities. The writing tells about the land, people, climate, and industry. The first store, hotel, school and church activity are detailed.
Hazel Clink shares memories of social gatherings, school, country living, her childhood, family and area history in recollections and poetry. Hazel's life was shaped by the loss of her father, her working life, marriage at 18, death of her husband, and move into town with her children. Hazel was able to complete high school, publish her poetry, and share her philosophy through her writing.
The texts include some language that is no longer considered appropriate, as well as discussion of settler-Indigenous relations and sensitive and offensive material.
The transcript is available by clicking on the image thumbnails.
These autobiographical writings by Hazel Clink tell the family story of settling in Barwick in 1902. With an increase in population in the area, the first school began, as a small centre for country life. The summary tells that Hazel Clink became a poet and published author.
Two transcripts of handwritten notes tell details of Hazel Clink's arriving in the Rainy River District with her family in 1902 from Chicago, to join her uncle’s family homestead at a time when settlers were arriving in Indigenous communities. The writing tells about the land, people, climate, and industry. The first store, hotel, school and church activity are detailed.
Hazel Clink shares memories of social gatherings, school, country living, her childhood, family and area history in recollections and poetry. Hazel's life was shaped by the loss of her father, her working life, marriage at 18, death of her husband, and move into town with her children. Hazel was able to complete high school, publish her poetry, and share her philosophy through her writing.
The texts include some language that is no longer considered appropriate, as well as discussion of settler-Indigenous relations and sensitive and offensive material.
Creator
Hazel Clink
Publisher
Northwestern Ontario Women's Decade Council
Rights
Shared by consent of family.
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Coverage
Canada - Ontario - Barwick
Canada - Ontario - Emo
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Citation
Hazel Clink, “Herstory: Hazel Clink,” Archives & Digital Collections at Lakehead University Library, accessed June 5, 2026, https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/items/show/14682.
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