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          139 Archival description results for Religions

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          Father Pierre Poullet
          2001.1.084 · File · 2002
          Part of NBCA Document and Ephemera Collection

          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".
          Stuart Lake Mission research materials
          2001.1.083 · File · 2014
          Part of NBCA Document and Ephemera Collection

          This file consists of photocopy reproductions of research material relating to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) in Northern British Columbia, the Stuart Lake Mission, and the Our Lady of Good Hope Church in Fort St. James. Includes:

          • Informational email from William O'Hara about the Our Lady of Good Hope Church in Fort St. James, 2014
          • Reproduction of article by Bill O'Hara, "Our Lady of Good Hope Church first used at Christmas, 1878" from the Caledonia Courier, 17 Dec 1997
          • Reproduction of "Missions de la congrégation des missionnaires oblats de Marie Immaculée - Dix-huitieme Année - No. 69. - Mars 1880" [French], a report that includes mention of "les Babines", "les Sékénés" [Sekani], "les Hotsoten" [Wet'suwet'en], Stuart Lake, Fort George, McLeod Lake, Babine Lake, among others
          Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) research materials
          2001.1.082 · File · 2011
          Part of NBCA Document and Ephemera Collection

          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          • A copy of a type-written unpublished account possibly written c. 1922 entitled "Indian Schools of Fort St. James and Fraser Lake, B.C." The account is written by Father Elphage Allard, OMI on the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.
          Adrien Gabriel Morice
          2000.23.1.072 · File · 1978-1981
          Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

          File consists of material relating to Adrien Gabriel Morice (27 August 1859 - 21 April 1939), a missionary priest belonging to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He served as a missionary in Canada and created a writing system for the Carrier language. Materials include a photocopied book written by Father Morice, newspaper clippings, and reproductions of journal articles.
          Father Adrien Morice
          2012.13.2.10.06 · File · 2001
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          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.
          Anglican priests of the Nisga’a
          Anglican priests of the Nisga’a
          2009.6.13.49.0255 · Item · [between 1974 and 1979]
          Part of The Honourable Iona Campagnolo fonds

          Photograph depicts three Anglican priests that served Nisga’a communities in the Nass Valley of British Columbia. They have been identified as (left to right): Father John Hannen (serving Gingolx, later Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Caledonia), Father John Blyth (serving Gitlaxt'aamiks), and Father David Retter (serving Laxgalts'ap).
          Bella Bella Church
          Bella Bella Church
          2004.2.1.128 · Item · [between 1898 and 1910]
          Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

          Photograph depicts a church and unidentified building with a large fenced yard in the foreground. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Bella Bella Church"
          Epworth League Officers, Port Simpson
          Epworth League Officers, Port Simpson
          2004.2.1.7 · Item · [between 1910 and 1920]
          Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

          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"
          An open air wedding at Surge Narrows
          An open air wedding at Surge Narrows
          2007.17.4.9 · Item · [ca. 1960]
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a bride signing the register while a priest and her husband look on at an open air wedding at Surge Narrows. Handwritten annotation on verso states: "An open air wedding - at Surge Narrows" Stamped annotation on verso reads: “National Film Board Photograph (please credit)”
          Service at Mrs. Lane's floating home
          Service at Mrs. Lane's floating home
          2007.17.4.10 · Item · [ca. 1960]
          Part of James Joseph Claxton Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts men and women standing on the floating platform of Mrs. Lanes’ floating home with two boats docked in the foreground. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “This taken after service at Mrs. Lanes”. Photographer’s stamp on verso states: “W.E. Nicholson”
          Photographs
          2004.2.1 · Series · [ca. 1898]-1960, prominent 1900-1920
          Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

          The images consists primarily of 130+ photographs taken by or belonging to Reverend R.W. Large, MD which depict communities on the Northwest Coast between approximately 1898 and 1920 including Bella Bella, Rivers Inlet, and Port Simpson, including native villages in which Reverend Large worked. Images show scenes of native fishing, canneries, mission hospitals, churches, girls schools, portraits of native families, and Northwest Coast totems. Other images include 25+ photographs and postcards from the Large family depicting ships and boats on the North Coast.
          Reverend R.W. Large fonds
          2004.2 · Fonds · [ca. 1898]-1960, prominent 1900-1920

          Consists of 165 black and white photographs depicting Northwest Coast communities including Bella Bella, Rivers Inlet, Port Simpson, and Prince Rupert between approximately 1900 and 1920. Also includes postcard images of ships and boats on the North Coast belonging to the Large family, from Reverend Large's son Dr. R.G. Large. Also includes 39 colour slides ca. 1960 of ship scenes and weather balloon launches from the Dr. R.G. Large family.

           Large, R.W., Rev.
          Canada, B.C., Bella Bella - Indian Missions
          Canada, B.C., Bella Bella - Indian Missions
          2004.2.1.2 · Item · [ca. 1910]
          Part of Reverend R.W. Large fonds

          Photograph depicts several houses and headstones built on a rocky shoreline with water in the foreground. Annotation on verso of photograph states: "Canada, B.C. Bella Bella - Indian Missions. Indian Grave houses and monuments"
          Giscome - Church
          Giscome - Church
          2012.13.1.87.099 · Item · [between 1975 and 1995]
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts a church in Giscome, B.C. Map coordinates 54°04'16.2"N 122°21'54.3"W