Up the Gatineau! Journal History
Volume 1 was published in 1975; its name, Up the Gatineau!, was selected as the winner following an informal competition among members. The winning name was submitted by Ann Kelly (formerly Crane).
In 1984, in honour of retiring Society president, Arthur Davison, the Society established a prize in his name. The Arthur Davison Prize is awarded annually to the person judged to have made the most outstanding contribution to Up the Gatineau!
Over one hundred authors, both professional and amateur, have contributed over the years, on a diverse range of topics related to the Gatineau Valley. A number of them, in particular Carol Martin and Archie Pennie, have written multiple stories.
Louise Schwartz has been the editor since Volume 38 in 2012. She is supported by two assistant editors, Paul Gessell since 2014 and James Milks since 2022. Copy editor Beth Macfie has been particular of the editorial for several decades. Pierre Laporte has been photo editor since 2022 and took over layout duties in Volume 52, replacing Frances Curry who retired.
Charlotte Kindle, Patrick M.O. Evans, and Arthur Davison took credit for Volume 1 editing duties in 1975. Arthur Davison continued as editor for the next 12 volumes up to 1987, followed by Patrick M.O. Evans for 1988, Stuart Geggie in 1989, and Ann Chudleigh in 1990. Both Stuart Geggie and Ann Chudleigh were co-editors with Carol Martin in 1990. Carol was the editor of a record 21 volumes, from 1990 to 2011, only one of her numerous contributions to the Society.
Low Down articles
The following are articles about Up the Gatineau! published in "The Low Down to Hull and Back News":