Judith Mappin
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Judith Mappin BSc
(born Judith Taylor in Toronto
) is a Canadian bookseller and philanthropist
.
She was born in Toronto and remained there during her youth. She studied at McGill University
in Montreal
, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1950. She has continued to live in Montreal with her husband John N. Mappin.
From 1974 to 2005, Mappin operated the Double Hook bookstore in Montreal which sold only Canadian books.http://www.hour.ca/books/books.aspx?iIDArticle=7458 Her promotion of Canadian literature earned her a President's Award of Distinction in 2005 from the Association of Canadian Publishers.http://www.publishers.ca/agm2005.htm
She also served on the jury for the 1999 Giller Prize
for Canadian fiction.
She founded scholarship programs at McGill University, one in 2000 for undergraduate environmental studies http://www.coursecalendar.mcgill.ca/scholarships2005-06/Scolarships2005-06-1-5.html and another in 2002 for graduate students in women's health studies.http://www.coursecalendar.mcgill.ca/fellowships/fellowships-1-1.html#wp252814
Mappin is the daughter of businessman E. P. Taylor
, and is also a trustee of the Charles Taylor Prize
for Canadian non-fiction literature, named after her late brother Charles
.
She recently received an honorary doctorate at McGill alongside Jean Beliveau
and governor general Michaëlle Jean
.
Her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada
was announced on July 1, 2008.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
(born Judith Taylor in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
) is a Canadian bookseller and philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
.
She was born in Toronto and remained there during her youth. She studied at McGill University
McGill University
Mohammed Fathy is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university...
in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1950. She has continued to live in Montreal with her husband John N. Mappin.
From 1974 to 2005, Mappin operated the Double Hook bookstore in Montreal which sold only Canadian books.http://www.hour.ca/books/books.aspx?iIDArticle=7458 Her promotion of Canadian literature earned her a President's Award of Distinction in 2005 from the Association of Canadian Publishers.http://www.publishers.ca/agm2005.htm
She also served on the jury for the 1999 Giller Prize
Scotiabank Giller Prize
The Scotiabank Giller Prize, or Giller Prize, is a literary award given to a Canadian author of a novel or short story collection published in English the previous year, after an annual juried competition between publishers who submit entries...
for Canadian fiction.
She founded scholarship programs at McGill University, one in 2000 for undergraduate environmental studies http://www.coursecalendar.mcgill.ca/scholarships2005-06/Scolarships2005-06-1-5.html and another in 2002 for graduate students in women's health studies.http://www.coursecalendar.mcgill.ca/fellowships/fellowships-1-1.html#wp252814
Mappin is the daughter of businessman E. P. Taylor
E. P. Taylor
Edward Plunket Taylor was a Canadian business tycoon and famous breeder of thoroughbred race horses. Known to his friends as "Eddie", he is universally recorded as "E. P...
, and is also a trustee of the Charles Taylor Prize
Charles Taylor Prize
The Charles Taylor Prize is a Canadian literary award, presented by the Charles Taylor Foundation to the best Canadian work of literary non-fiction. It is named for Charles Taylor, a noted Canadian historian and writer....
for Canadian non-fiction literature, named after her late brother Charles
Charles P. B. Taylor
Charles Plunket Bourchier Taylor was a Canadian journalist, author, essayist, and thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder....
.
She recently received an honorary doctorate at McGill alongside Jean Beliveau
Jean Béliveau
Jean Arthur "Le Gros Bill" Béliveau, is a former professional ice hockey player who played parts of 20 seasons with the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens. As a player, he won the Stanley Cup 10 times, and as an executive he was part of another seven championship teams, the most Stanley...
and governor general Michaëlle Jean
Michaëlle Jean
Michaëlle Jean is a Canadian journalist and stateswoman who served as Governor General of Canada, the 27th since Canadian Confederation, from 2005 to 2010....
.
Her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
was announced on July 1, 2008.