
In these letters we get a taste of what life was like for people at that time, and how they were engaging with Smallwood directly as political agents. We want to celebrate this political legacy, which encourages all of us to think about how we understand the Confederation debates and eventual outcome, and what sources we use to inform that understanding.
The evening will feature a panel discussion with Dr. Vicki Hallett, Dr. Sonja Boon, and Ms. Patricia Way. They will talk about the realities facing people at the time and how the letters both reflect those realities, but also cannot possibly tell the whole story.