The Toronto Branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) is seeking a person or group interested in writing and/or compiling an architectural history of Rosedale.
Background
For almost forty years, residents of Rosedale?in particular, Carolyn Neal?collected material documenting the growth and history of this preeminent Toronto neighbourhood. This material, which fills some 40 banker?s boxes, was turned over to ACO?s Toronto Branch, and in 2013, Dr. Sally Gibson was employed by the Branch to review the material and prepare an index or finding aid. The index, itself a document of 75 pages, should be scrutinized carefully by anyone considering submitting a proposal to undertake the project. The finding aid can accessed at: http://acotoronto.ca/res_files/Rosedale%20Records%20Listing%20-%20SG%20final.pdf  Fortuitously, many Torontonians donated generously over the course of this long research period, thereby making it possible for the Toronto Branch both to offer modest compensation to the person or persons who prepare the history, and to publish the resulting work. As laid out below (see below under The Process), the current request for proposals is for the preparation of the manuscript to the point of being publication ready (including all bibliographic material), and for recommendations as to the maps, photos, drawings, and other graphic materials that might accompany the text (including their location and cost for permissions). Final choices regarding the publ...