Image depicts an open field and numerous buildings, including a church in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°04'03.2"N 122°22'04.6"W
Image depicts an Anglican church in Old Aiyansh.
Image depicts an old, abandoned church located somewhere in Seton Portage, B.C.
Image depicts an old, abandoned church located somewhere in Seton Portage, B.C.
Image depicts the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Aleza Lake, B.C. Map coordinates 54°07'08.2"N 122°02'00.0"W
Image depicts the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Aleza Lake, B.C. Map coordinates 54°07'08.2"N 122°02'00.0"W
Image depicts the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Aleza Lake, B.C. Map coordinates 54°07'08.2"N 122°02'00.0"W
Image depicts the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Aleza Lake, B.C. Map coordinates 54°07'08.2"N 122°02'00.0"W
Image depicts the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Aleza Lake, B.C. Map coordinates 54°07'08.2"N 122°02'00.0"W
Image depicts the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Aleza Lake, B.C. Map coordinates 54°07'08.2"N 122°02'00.0"W
Image depicts the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Aleza Lake, B.C. Map coordinates 54°07'08.2"N 122°02'00.0"W
Image depicts the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Aleza Lake, B.C. Map coordinates 54°07'08.2"N 122°02'00.0"W
Image depicts the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Aleza Lake, B.C. Map coordinates 54°07'08.2"N 122°02'00.0"W
Image depicts a church on a hill in Moricetown, B.C.
This file consists of copies of two manuscript items relating to the history of the Oblates in Northern British Columbia; the third item is a copy of the transcription and translation of one of these accounts. Includes:
- A copy of a type-written unpublished account possibly written c. 1922 entitled "Indian Schools of Fort St. James and Fraser Lake, B.C." The account is written by Father Elphage Allard, OMI on the founding of the residential school at Fort St. James and later of the building of the residential school at Lejac, near Fraser Lake, BC. Allard refers to his, and his younger siblings', also named Father Allard, involvement in the building of the residential schools at Fort St. James in 1916-1917 and subsequently at Fraser Lake ca. 1920-1922. Father Allard provides a detailed account of daily life and spiritual work conducted by the Oblates at the schools including daily routines of the First Nations students, dormitory life, educational curriculum, religious education, and arrival of a group of the Sisters of the Infant Jesus Congregation to assist at the school. The account provides descriptions of the 1918 flu epidemic and deaths that occurred among communities at Fort St. James, Pinchi, Tachi, Fraser Lake and Lake Porteur; involvement of the Anglo-Europeans in the construction of the schools; and interactions with the Chinese cook and Indian Agent in the communities. The manuscript also provides brief account of Allard's journey to provide religious services to other First Nations communities including Fort Graham, McLeod Lake, Atlin and Whitehorse. Both Father Allards were subsequently dismissed from involvement in the Fraser Lake School in 1922.
- A copy of a handwritten account by Father Jean-Marie Lejeune entitled "Comment la Sténographie a été introduite dez les sauvages" written by Lejeune at the Indian Missionary, Kamloops, B.C. c.1890-93 in which he describes his introduction of the shorthand in British Columbia to First Nations in the Kamloops region and the subsequent publication of the newsletter entitled Kamloops Wawa.
- A transcription and translation of Father Lejeune's account by William Poser with annotations.
Photograph depicts the exterior of a church with a steeple surrounded by trees. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "Methodist Church Port Simpson BC"
Photograph depicts a brick Methodist church on a street beside houses. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "METHODIST CHURCH, ENDERBY, B.C."
Image depicts a church somewhere in McBride, B.C. The sign in front possibly reads "St. Patrick's Church."
Image depicts the All Saints Anglican Church in McBride, B.C. The slide labels it as having "moved to PG."
Image depicts an old church located somewhere in Lillooet, B.C.
Image depicts a Knox United Church at an uncertain location, though possibly in either Hixon or Woodpecker, B.C.
Image depicts an Anglican church and a bell tower in Kitwanga.
Image depicts an Anglican church in Kitwancool Lake, B.C.
Item consists of transcript of recorded interview with Reverend Francis Edward Runnalls who discusses his career as a United Church minister in Prince George c.1920s-1940s. Also discusses his historical works written about Northern British Columbia and Prince George.
Photograph features interior perspective of the front of an Anglican church as seen from the nave. A large stained glass window, a carved Thuderbird lecturn and the altar are visible.
Photograph of the interior of an unidentified church with a view of the central altar.
Image depicts a row of houses, as well as a United Church of Canada on the right side of the image, located in Wells, B.C.
Image depicts a church on a hill in Hagwilget, B.C.
Photograph depicts a group of people standing on the boat "Columbia" with a forested environment visible in the background. Handwritten annotations on verso read: “Christening at Dedricksons Camp. Drury Inlet”; “Three babies baptized this time”
Photograph depicts a group of First Nations girls posed for a photo with two women on what appears to be a boat. Possibly a Mission School class photo.
Photograph depicts a group of First Nations boys with a minister posed for a photo on what appears to be a boat. Possibly a Mission School class photo.
Image depicts a church in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°04'16.2"N 122°21'54.3"W
Image depicts a Catholic church in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°04'15.5"N 122°21'52.1"W
Image depicts a Catholic church in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°04'15.5"N 122°21'52.1"W
Image depicts a Catholic church in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°04'15.5"N 122°21'52.1"W
Image depicts a Catholic church in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°04'15.5"N 122°21'52.1"W
Image depicts a Catholic church in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°04'15.5"N 122°21'52.1"W
Image depicts several unidentified individuals inside of a church made from logs, possibly located in Fort St. John, B.C.
Image depicts several unidentified individuals exiting a church made of logs, possibly in Fort St. John, B.C.
Image depicts a church in Fort St. James, B.C.
Photograph depicts five First Nations children leaning over the deck on the M.S. Columbia. Stamped annotation on recto: “Oct – 64”. Handwritten annotation in pen on verso reads: “Mamalicula”
Photograph depicts an unmarked First Nations gravesite featuring two crosses at Moberly Lake.
This file consists of photocopy reproductions of three oral history tape transcriptions of interviews with Father Pierre Poullet of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI). Poullet was active in missionary work in northern BC between 1937 and [1998?] ; these transcripts mention Lower Post, Telegraph Creek, Dease Lake, McDame, Fort Nelson, Muncho Lake, and the Alaska Highway. The transcripts are titled "Earlier tape", "Tape of Lower Post", and "Tape of Fort Nelson".
File consists of notes, clippings, and reproductions relating to Father Adrien Morice. Father Adrien Morice was a missionary and was ordained as a priest who came to British Columbia in 1880 to complete his ecclesiastical studies. After completing his schooling he was signed to the Williams Lake Mission where he worked closely with the Chilcotin peoples, learning their language and ministering. He continued to learn Chinook before moving to work at Stuart Lake with the Na'Kaztl'Tenneh Band in 1885, working with four divisions of the Carrier Tribes, the Alexandria, Quesnel, Blackwater, and Lhuskuz. Morice continued to use the Cree language and eventually published a monthly newspaper between 1881 and 1884 called "Tsettes Nahivelnik" (meaning "storyteller") using the Cree language. File primarily consists of handwritten notes by Kent Sedgwick regarding Father Adrien Morice and his work.
Photograph depicts a group of nine men holding a flag and banner that states: "The Epworth League of The Methodist Church of Canada." Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Epworth League Officers Port Simpson This is a fair sample of the "shots" I made"
Photograph depicts a steeple on the side of a church. Annotation on recto of photograph states: "English Church, Port Essington, B.C."
Image depicts a Catholic Church in Dome Creek, B.C.
Image depicts several children and numerous adults inside a church in Deadman Creek, near Kamloops, B.C.
Image depicts a church in Deadman Creek, west of Kamloops, B.C.
Image depicts a church school in the community of Crescent Spur, B.C.