Shaun explores what literature says about Calgary. She is the author of Calgary through the Eyes of Writers, co-curated “Storied City: Early Calgary through the Eyes of Writers” at Lougheed House, and helped connect the city to Project Bookmark’s national trail. Shaun shares her passion for Calgary’s literary landscape at shaunhunter.ca.
During her term as Historian-in-Residence, Shaun will research and build an annotated digital map of Calgary’s literary touchstones. The map will feature sites from the Inventory of Evaluated Historic Resources and draw upon the Calgary’s Story collection. A final exhibit will showcase a physical map with text and photographs.
As Historian in Residence, Shaun aims to continue her work connecting Calgarians with the city’s stories and its storytellers. She will lead literary walks and give a variety of presentations focused on Calgary’s fascinating and surprising literary landscape. Be prepared for treasures!
Shaun Hunter is the Historian in Residence from March to August 2020. She is happy to meet with anyone who has questions about local and national history, genealogy, and the intersection between history and other disciplines. Learn more at calgarylibrary.ca
The Historian in Residence is presented in partnership with Calgary Public Library.