Oxford Branch of Ontario Ancestors - November Meeting

Sir Frederick Banting: The Man You Thought You Knew
Presented by Grant Maltman, curator of Banting House National Historic Site of Canada,

Historians and scientists have deemed the discovery of insulin to be “the most significant event in the history of Canadian medical science”. Historians and authors have well documented the difference Sir Frederick Banting made with his involvement in the discovery of insulin. What has not been as effectively communicated are his many other contributions throughout the course of his lifetime. There was far more to this distinguished Canadian’s career than the often-simplified events of the insulin period. Banting’s interest in art, his military service in both world wars, and support for medical research in Canada will be discussed.

Grant Maltman has more than 35 years of experience in cultural resource management and heritage presentation. He became the first paid employee of the Banting House Museum in 1993, before assuming the role of chief curator two years later in 1995.