Program: Helen Edwards, Transcribing My Father's Naval Journals
Social time starts at 6:30 pm. Formal meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Non-members are welcome to attend.
PROGRAM: Helen will discuss how she authored two books inspired by her father-in-law’s journals. The first, "Dutchy’s Diaries," is a transcription of journals he kept daily up to 1929, providing a compelling first-person perspective on life as a young naval officer and offering valuable insights into naval operations of that era. Her second book, "Dutchy’s Decades," chronicles the remainder of his distinguished career, including his service during World War II. Notably, her first book received The Keith Matthews Award from the Canadian Nautical Research Society in 2021, marking it as the first self-published work to be honored with this distinction.
SPEAKER: Helen Edwards is a historian, author, and speaker with lifelong roots in Victoria, BC. With decades of experience in family history research, she has extensively explored her own heritage as well as that of her late husband's family. Helen is passionate about sharing her knowledge through public speaking engagements and has mentored numerous emerging researchers and authors. She is the author of six books and is currently working on her autobiography.
