1 From Acadia University at Wolfville, Nova Scotia, comes the announcement of the publication of The Development of Parks and Playgrounds in Selected Prairie Cities, 1880-1930, compiled by Susan E. Markham of the School of Recreation and Physical Education. This 49-page guide builds upon previous bibliographies on the subject by incorporating articles from journals, magazines and yearbooks on the first three decades of this century. The cities covered are Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg.

2 Material historians whose works touch upon municipal administration, planning, parks and recreation matters in those cities will be most interested in this publication. For further information or purchase of the book ($10.00 individuals; $12.00 institutions), contact Dr. Susan E. Markham, School of Recreation and Physical Education, Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S. B0P 1X0.