Tales of Tofield Two

The Tofield Historical Society will publish a sequel to Tales of Tofield (©1969), which has recently been reprinted.* Our goal is publication to coincide with Tofield's Centenary in 2009.

July 2009 Update to Project

The Book Launch on July 1, 2009 was a huge success! Hundreds of residents and visitors lined up to collect their prepaid copies, and many more purchased theirs on the spot, or over the next few days of Centennial Celebrations.

Copies are still available for purchase at the Museum, the Library, and both drugstores, in two formats. Harcover copies are $75 and perfect-bound (quality paperback) are $60. Both have the same eye-catching beautiful cover art. The book is 488 pages long including an extensive index and many color photographs. See details below for mail order.

The editorial committee wishes to extend their appreciation to all those who submitted material for this book, and all those who assisted in any way in its production and publication. Details are in the introductory section of the book itself.

Order by mail from:

Pat Nolan
Box 591, Tofield, Alberta T0B 4J0
Phone: (780) 662-2479 • Fax: (780) 662-2479

May 2009 Update to Project

The book is being printed; we've seen the first pages coming off the press ourselves! This will take at least two weeks to complete, then the pages will go to the bindery to be bound into the two different formats available.

Pre-paid books will be available for pickup after the Book Launch (July 1 at 2:00 pm) at the Community Hall. Additional pickup times for pre-paid orders will be at the Museum July 2-5, and at the Town Office from July 6 onward. Please bring your receipt!

Additional books will be available for purchase at the Museum during Centennial celebrations, then also at the Library and both Drugstores from July 6 on. Centennial Celebration Special! During July 2-5, you may purchase a book / DVD combination for $10 less than the combined price. e.g. book ($75) + DVD ($20) for $85.

April 2009 Update to Project

The editorial committee and the book designer have been working together for the last several months, and now the electronic files have been submitted to the printer. Plans are underway for the return of original photographs to submitters, please check back for date and place.

Books may still be ordered in advance from Pat Nolan (See the order form), to ensure that you have a copy to pick up on July 1 after the book launch (See the schedule of events here.) The regular price is in effect now. The final page count is 488, including index; there are hundreds of photos, many in full colour. We are sure you will enjoy this book!

January 2009 Update to Project

All stories, articles, and pictures have been turned over to the printer's book designer. With great appreciation to the hundreds of contributors, no further submissions can be accepted.

The final stages of proofreading and indexing each chapter of the print version will take place over the next weeks, before the final product is signed off to the printer. Time for printing, collating, binding and shipping is built into the schedule, for release of the book at the July 1^st Celebrations.

The pre-publication price break expires January 31, 2009 ($45 softcover, $60 hardcover prepaid -- $60 and $75 after Jan. 31). The book will be 8.5" x 11" in size, approximately 500 pages, with over 540 articles or stories, nearly 700 photos, about half of them in colour. You will not be disappointed!

June 2008 Update to Project

Advance orders now being accepted! Save by ordering and paying in advance of publication. Order forms are available at the Library, Town Office and Busy B, or may be downloaded: Tales of Tofield Two Order form [pdf 555Kb] or contact:

Pat Nolan
Box 591, Tofield, Alberta T0B 4J0
Phone: (780) 662-2479 • Fax: (780) 662-2479

May 2008 Update to Project

We will still accept pictures! Digital copies would be preferred, emailed to the project address (see below) but print versions are also most welcome. People, places, events, all are good subjects! Please label pictures with names and dates as much as possible, and put an address sticker on the back if you want this copy returned.

Questions? Contact Barbara (780-662-4276), Diane (780-662-2624), or Liz (780-662-2767)

April 2008 Update to Project

The editing committee is nearing the end of the initial story-preparation process, working on nearly 500 submissions. We are now working with a printer and graphic designer to prepare the book layout and move into the production process.

At this time, if you did not submit photographs with your story, we would be glad to accept them. Hard copy items will be handled carefully and returned, so be sure to include your full contact information. Digital copies may be emailed to the address below. Photo subjects may include not only people (e.g. family groups) but places as well -- homes, farms, businesses, etc. The editors reserve the right to the final selection of photos to include.

November 2007 Update to Project

The editing committee has received over 400 submissions for publication. Editing and proofing continues, and the marketing and sales committe is gearing up. The absolute, final, we-can't-possibly-accept-more deadline is Dec. 31, 2007.

April 2007 Update to Project

The book committe has been delighted with the response so far! Nearly 300 family, church, business and organization articles have been submitted for publication. These are now undergoing the various processes of sorting, typing, editing, proofing, organizing, and cross checking. Some writers may be contacted for further details, and photographs (if not already received) will also be sought.

However! ... If for some reason, you have not yet offered a story or article for inclusion, and you have something to share, or you know someone else who does, please do not hesitate to contact the book committee (see below). Tofield is a great community, and deserves a great book -- don't be left out! Spread the word!

We need your help!

Tales of Tofield included only families who settled here before 1910. We would welcome continuations of those stories from 1960 to the present, but would also like to include histories of families who settled here by 1911 or later.

Churches, organizations and businesses are also important aspects of Tofield's past, and will be included.

Written or oral submissions are welcome. Photographs are important too, but please initially share only copies, not originals!

Ideas for Family Histories:

• When did you/your family come to the Tofield area?
• Who were the first ones to arrive (names, maiden names)
• Where did they come from , and how did they travel?
• Why did they choose Tofield?
• Where did you/they settle and live here?
• Earliest memories of Tofield
• Your life here/ your family's contribution to the life of Tofield: e.g. organizations, businesses, church affiliation, influential people or events, life milestones, education, memories, anecdotes, etc.
• What would you like us/your family to know about your time here?
• Anything else to share?

Ideas for Other Histories:

• Name of organization, business or church
• Year established, period in operation
• Purpose or role in the community
• Leadership (names, position)
• Membership, staff, etc.
• Achievements, milestones, anecdotes, important events
• Anything else to share?

Contact Information

Questions, submissions: