Find biographical resources relating to the life of Daisy Peterson Sweeney, including videos, a sampling of media and social media links, links related to the story of her life and work and Montreal’s history by decade.
Videos
Dr. Daisy Peterson Sweeney Memorial Video
An assembly of images and recordings of the life, career and family of Dr. Daisy Elitha Peterson Sweeney created by her daughter, Sylvia Sweeney.
Daisy Peterson Sweeney Park Inauguration
View the moving remarks offered by daughter Tina Sweeney at the inauguration of the Daisy Peterson Sweeney Park in Montreal on September 12, 2021.
Daisy Sweeney: a life remembered
Inauguration of mural hommage to Daisy Peterson Sweeney
Sampling of Media and Social Media Links
La Petite-Bourgogne, pour visiter le berceau du jazz
https://journalmetro.com/local/sud-ouest/3122700/la-petite-bourgogne-pour-visiter-le-berceau-du-jazz/
Daisy Sweeney facts for kids
https://kids.kiddle.co/Daisy_Sweeney
Visages de notre histoire: Daisy Peterson, source d’inspiration de deux légendes du jazz
https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2021/05/02/visages-de-notre-histoire-daisy-peterson-source-dinspiration-de-deux-legendes-du-jazz
Femmes remarquables du Québec
https://cartes.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/femmes
History Through Our Eyes: March 21, 1987, Daisy Sweeney
https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/history-through-our-eyes/history-through-our-eyes-march-21-1987-daisy-sweeney
Rue Daisy-Peterson-Sweeney
https://toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/ct/toposweb/fiche.aspx?no_seq=438716
Parc Daisy-Peterson-Sweeney
https://toponymie.gouv.qc.ca/ct/ToposWeb/Fiche.aspx?no_seq=438718
‘She understands human weaknesses’: Oscar Peterson on his sister Daisy Sweeney
(Posting by writer and associate producer for the q digital staff and CBC Music, Del Cowie.)
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/she-understands-human-weaknesses-oscar-peterson-on-his-sister-daisy-sweeney-1.4247602
Mural pays tribute to piano teacher Daisy Peterson Sweeney
https://globalnews.ca/news/4587341/mural-pays-tribute-to-piano-teacher-daisy-peterson-sweeney/
City gives official greenlight to Daisy Peterson Sweeney Park
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/city-gives-official-greenlight-to-daisy-peterson-sweeney-park-1.4284944
New location for Daisy Peterson-Sweeney Park is ‘lovely,’ family says
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/daisy-peterson-sweeney-park-little-burgundy-piano-teacher-montreal-1.5008560
Daisy Sweeney remembered, 1 year later, as ‘marvellous woman who made a huge contribution’ to Montreal
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/daisy-peterson-sweeney-commemoration-1.4782627
La vie de Daisy Peterson Sweeney, avec Éliane Bélec – Aujourd’hui l’histoire
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/aujourd-hui-l-histoire/segments/entrevue/374031/daisy-peterson-sweeney-oscar-piano-jazz
From the archives of 1987: Behind piano greats, there’s Daisy Sweeney
https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/music/from-the-archives-of-1987-behind-piano-greats-theres-daisy-sweeney
Extended: Sylvia Sweeney on her mother | CTV News
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1187317
Daisy Sweeney remembered for long trail of ‘quiet legacies’
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/daisy-peterson-sweeney-1.4246045
Homegrown heroines: 6 Montrealers to honour on International Women’s Day
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-international-womens-day-1.5036236
Un parc pour honorer Daisy Peterson Sweeney
https://journalmetro.com/local/sud-ouest/2115650/un-parc-pour-honorer-daisy-peterson-sweeney/
Un peu plus de femmes dans la toponymie montréalaise
https://journalmetro.com/local/saint-laurent/2425327/un-peu-plus-de-femmes-dans-la-toponymie-montrealaise/
Daisy Peterson Sweeney: A legacy of kindness
https://mitrathompson.com/2018/12/19/daisy-peterson-sweeney-a-legacy-of-kindness/
‘It wasn’t about the music, it was about life:’ Daisy Sweeney laid to rest
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/it-wasn-t-about-the-music-it-was-about-life-daisy-sweeney-laid-to-rest-1.3553062
Tribute to Daisy Peterson Sweeney
https://www.vinsider.ca/features/tribute-to-daisy-peterson-sweeney/
MU.MTL – Hommage a Daisy Peterson Sweeney – Kevin Ledo
https://mumtl.org/en/projects/hommage-a-daisy-peterson-sweeney-kevin-ledo-2018/
Art Public Montréal – Tribute to Daisy Peterson Sweeney
https://artpublicmontreal.ca/en/oeuvre/tribute-to-daisy-peterson-sweeney/
Daisy Sweeney – Sean Mackenzie YouTube Video – Sept 8, 2018
https://youtu.be/tV_OQEprB2o
Daisy Sweeney
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisy_Sweeney
Daisy Peterson Sweeney
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/daisy-peterson-sweeney-e
Célébrations – La nouvelle vie du canal de Lachine – Solange Lévesque, Le Devoir – 12 août 2005
https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/88057/celebrations-la-nouvelle-vie-du-canal-de-lachine
Les fêtes du 180e anniversaire du canal de Lachine
https://rlortie.ca/evenements/180e-anniversaire-du-canal-lachine/
Dr. Daisy Peterson Sweeney – Kenneth Hemmerick’s Blog – Monday, September 26, 2005
http://www.kennethhemmerick.com/texts/2005/09/dr-daisy-peterson-sweeney.html
Daisy Peterson Sweeney Website Created in her Honour
https://www.daisypetersonsweeney.ca/daisy-peterson-sweeney-website/
Daisy Peterson Sweeney Website Updates
https://www.daisypetersonsweeney.ca/category/daisy-peterson-sweeney-website-updates/
Links Related to the Story of Daisy Peterson Sweeney’s Life
Scholarly Research
Life Notations of Daisy Sweeney: Reflections of Othermothering, Musicianship and Montreal
Arlene Campbell PhD
Religious and Cultural Affiliations
- Union United Church
- St Jude’s Anglican Church
- Robert Campbell Presbyterian Church
- St Georges Anglican Church
- Seventh Day Adventist Church
- Negro Community Centre
- The Universal Negro Improvement Association of Montreal (UNIA) 1917-1979 (Abstract)
- The Coloured Women’s Club of Montreal, 1902-1940
Schools Attended
Professional and Music Associations
Montreal History by Decade
1920 – 1930
1930 – 1940
1940 – 1950
1950 – 1960
1960 – 1970
1970 – 1980
1980 – 1990
1990 – 2000
2000 – 2010
2010 – 2020
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