Certificate
Lutz Moutain Heritage Museum
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| Object Name: | Certificate |
|---|---|
| Object Type: | Achievement |
| Category: | Category 8: Communication Objects |
| Material: | paper wood metal |
| Technique: | printed |
| Accession Number: | A2010.23.03 |
| Origin-Country: | England |
| Use-Province: | New Brunswick/Nova Scotia |
| Use-Country: | Canada |
| Earliest Production Date: | 1940-04-01 |
| Latest Production Date: | 1940-04-30 |
| Description: | Rectangular certificate is beige in colour with brown lettering. Framed in dark brown wooden frame with brown paper backing. Has two eyes and wire for hanging. |
| Narrative: | This certificate was received by 24 year old Rev. Armand G. J. Steeves of Hillsborough, NB. Rev. Armand G.J. Steeves (1916-2004) was a graduate of Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia with a BA, BD, B.Ed. and MA. He held pastorates in Baptist Churches in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. The Royal Life Saving Society was founded on February 7th, 1891 by an English man by the name of William Henry. Due to the popularity of swimming and bathing in England in the 1880s, the incidence of drownings and water injuries became extensive. As a result, this society was born out of the desire to educate the public about water safety so that the number of casualties could be reduced. This was achieved through training programs, public education, drowning prevention, and lifesaving research. The Royal Life Saving Society made it's way to Canada in 1894 when Englishman Arthur Lewis Cochrane brought his lifesaving expertise to Canada. Having joined the faculty of Upper Canada College in Toronto, Cochrane began to teach students at the college the skill of lifesaving. In 1896, 18 of these students would become recipients of the distinguished Bronze Medallion award, the first award ever created by the society. By 1908, the Royal Life Saving Society became formally recognized in Canada with the establishment of the Ontario Branch. From there, the Society has continued to grow and now has representation in each province and territory. Over 1 million individuals take part in the Royal Life Saving Societies many swimming, lifesaving, lifeguarding, and leadership training programs each year. Furthermore, The Royal Life Saving Society certifies all lifeguards in Canada. |
| History of Use: | This certificate would have recognized that the recipient successfully completed the Lifesaving Training Program offered by the Royal Life Saving Society at the intermediate level. |
| Length: | 45.2 cm |
| Width: | 34.8 cm |
| Institution: | Lutz Moutain Heritage Museum |
| Institution City: | Moncton |
| Institution Province: | New Brunswick |