Every year, the Okanagan Historical Society publishes a 240-page annual report, a collection of stories and histories of Okanagan personalities, institutions and events. With the purchase of this report, you become a member of the Okanagan Historical Society.

The first Report of the Okanagan Historical Society was published in 1926. The 75th Report is now available.

Included in this year's publication is the story of the Bishop Wild Bird Sanctuary, the development of Highway 97, fish in Okanagan lakes and rivers, photographers in the North Okanagan, and the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory.

There are stories about a number of families, including the Brents and the Neil Thompsons.

Of interest are tributes to the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra celebrating 50 years and Father Pandosy Mission celebrating 150 years.

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Copies of the most recent Okanagan History Annual Report can be obtained for $25.00 CAN plus $5.00 shipping and handling costs from The Treasurer OHS, Box 313, Vernon, BC V1T 6M3, Back issues of some of the past volumes can also be purchased for $10.00 plus a $5.00 shipping and handling charge from the treasurer at above address. The Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery has a complete set of Okanagan History, Volumes 6 - 73, plus an Index to Volumes 1 - 71 for sale for $1500. Please contact Jessie Ann Gamble at 250-546-9416 if you are interested. .

Copes are also available in museums and bookstores throughout the Okanagan Valley and from branch members. With the purchase of this volume, and the return of the membership registration card enclosed, your name will be placed on the list of members that will be found in next year's publication.

A new and revised Index to the Okanagan Historical Society Reports,
covering the years 1924-2007, Reports No. 1-71, is now available.

The Index is 8 ½ x 11, 498 pages, coil bound.
It costs $25 plus postage and handling.

To order your copy, please contact:

Bob Cowan, Treasurer
Okanagan Historical Society
P.O. Box 313
Vernon, B.C. V1T 6M3
250-838-9641

The Kelowna Heritage Grants Program sponsored the printing of the index.
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