For the Record. Joan Grierson

      1952 First meeting to organize the Stratford Festival was held at the Bell residence, marking the beginning of the Bells’ long-term active involvement with the Stratford Theatre Festival.

      1960–1977 Juror for the Canadian Housing Design annual competition. Honorary secretary to the Stratford Festival Board. Awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.

      1979 Member of the Order of Canada is awarded to Dama and Alfred Bell in recognition of their work for the Stratford Festival. They were the first couple to be so honoured.

      2001 Dama Lumley Bell died in Stratford, Ontario.

       “I have been thinking a lot about my years at the school. It was hard work, sometimes we worked all night – and when the boys went to the burlesque show I would go to a movie or the library. When I think back on that training, I realize it has been invaluable in working with stage designers at Stratford. They have familiar problems to face – time and design and pressure.”