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Bone and Sinew: The Vital Role of the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History

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In the annals of Canadian legal scholarship, the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History stands as a beacon of excellence, preserving and promoting the rich tapestry of our nation's legal heritage.

Origins and Mission

Founded in 1975 by a group of visionary legal scholars, the Osgoode Society was born out of a shared passion for Canadian legal history. Its mission is threefold:

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To foster research and scholarship in all aspects of Canadian legal history.
To collect and preserve archival materials and other historical resources.
To promote public understanding of Canadian legal history through publications, lectures, and other educational initiatives.

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Preserving and Promoting Legal History

The Osgoode Society has played an instrumental role in preserving and promoting Canadian legal history. Its extensive archival collections, housed at the Osgoode Hall Law School Library, contain a wealth of primary sources, including:

Court records and transcripts
Statute books and law reports
Legal treatises and monographs
Personal papers of prominent judges and lawyers

These collections provide invaluable resources for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the evolution of Canadian law and its impact on society.

Research and Scholarship

The Osgoode Society has been a driving force behind groundbreaking research and scholarship in Canadian legal history. Its members have produced numerous books, articles, and conference papers that have shaped our understanding of the past and its relevance to the present.

The Society's flagship publication, the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History Papers, showcases the latest research in the field. Since its inception in 1977, the journal has published over 200 articles, covering a wide range of topics, from constitutional development to the history of criminal justice.

Public Outreach and Education

Beyond its research and scholarship, the Osgoode Society is deeply committed to public outreach and education. The Society organizes conferences, lectures, and workshops that bring together scholars, lawyers, judges, and the general public to engage with Canadian legal history.

The Society's annual "Law Day" event is a highlight of the legal calendar, offering free lectures and exhibits that explore the history of Canadian law and its impact on everyday life.

The Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History is an indispensable institution for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of Canadian law. Its tireless efforts to preserve, promote, and advance legal scholarship have made an enduring contribution to our understanding of this nation's legal heritage.

As the Society continues its work, it will undoubtedly remain a vital force in shaping the future of Canadian legal history and its relevance to the broader society.

Sir John Beverley Robinson: Bone and Sinew of the Compact (Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History)

by Patrick Brode

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