A story about a B.C. journalist who went missing after speaking to Hitler has earned North Shore resident Frances Welwood the Anne and Philip Yandle award for best article in British Columbia History magazine.
Welwood is seen here receiving the honour from former Wilfred Laurier University history professor Barry Gough, chair of the recognition committee, for “Lukin Johnston of The Province.”
In 1933, Johnston became the first Canadian newspaperman to interview Adolph Hitler. Days later he vanished from an ocean liner.
The award-winning article can be downloaded here. Copies of BC History are also available for sale at Touchstones Nelson, Otter Books, and the Gray Creek store.
Welwood’s husband Ron won the same award in 2003 for his article entitled “Baillie–Grohman’s Diversion.”