Historian in Residence
Chat about Calgary's past.
The Historian in Residence is a six-month paid residency that supports individual researchers working in any genre related to the social, cultural and built history of Calgary, Treaty 7 and Métis Region 3.
They deliver free programs and act as a mentor to historians, writers, and researchers through individual consultations, and curate an exhibit at Central Library.
Presented in partnership with Heritage Calgary.
Meet Shaun Hunter
2020 Historian in Residence
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!
Have questions for the Historian in Residence?
Shaun Hunter is the Historian in Residence from March to August 2020. She is happy to meet with fellow researchers and historians. To request an individual consultation with Shaun Hunter, please email historian@calgarylibrary.ca with your preferred date and time as well as the topic you wish to discuss or research question you have.