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Letter - August 26, 1940
CA MRM 01170-1-3-3 · Item · 26/08/1940
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Helen expresses to Lawrence her disappointment that he did not contact her while she was in Vancouver.

Christmas Card - 1
CA MRM 01170-1-6-5 · Item · n.d.
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Christmas card sent by Helen to Lawrence, unknown date.

Recto of greeting card bears the greeting "A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GREETING TO YOU". It features a framed rectangular cutout, revealing printed clear film, depicting a scene of a red house in a snow drift. This is set against a background of blue paper and silver foil. A blue ribbon is tied in a bow on the upper-left and three star-shaped cutouts adorn the recto. Inner-left shows the reverse of the ribbon, threated through a hole. Inner-right bears a black printed poem. Handwritten inscriptions in black ink "To Larry" and "From Helen".

Birthday Card - 1940
CA MRM 01170-1-6-7 · Item · 1940
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Birthday card sent by Helen to Lawrence in 1940.

Recto of greeting card depicts an illustration of a bouquet of pansies on a cream background, with a faux-scalloped light blue fore-edge, accented with metallic gold ink. Printed greeting "Just a BIRTHDAY THought Straight from my Heart". Graphite "1940" at top. Inner left depicts a single pansy with repeated faux-scalloped edge. Inner-right is a printed poem. Black ink inscription "Larry" and "Helen. P.S. Why dont [sic] you write?"

Verso is bare cream paper with black pre-printed text. "15B65 ; COPYRIGHT 1940 ; NORCROSS, NEW YORK, U.S.A."

Easter Card - 2
CA MRM 01170-1-6-10 · Item · n.d.
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Easter card sent by Helen to Lawrence on unknown date.

Recto of greeting card depicts a couple among flowers with doves, accented with an attached pink ribbon bow. "Easter Greetings" is printed on a round disc of off-white satin, framed with silver foil and further gilt decoration. Remainder of greeting "to my Sweetheart" floats apart from the disc. Inner-left shows back of ribbon, pierced through one hole, and a colourful bouquet of flowers. Inner-right bears a pre-printed poem in black ink. Handwritten inscription in dark blue ink "Larry" and "Helen".

Verso shows black pre-printed text "35 ES 741 ; COPYRIGHT MCMXXXVII ; RUST CRAFT BOSTON, U.S.A."

Christmas Card - 3
CA MRM 01170-1-6-11 · Item · 1940
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Christmas card sent by Helen to Lawrence on unknown date.

Recto of greeting card depicts a holly branch against a green background, accented with a round cut-out window, showing gold foil bearing etched text "CHRISTMAS GREETINGS". A red satin bow is affixed to this cut-out. Gold foil extends past the edges of the paper. Inner-left shows a holly branch on green background, back of ribbon piercing through two holes. Black pre-printed greeting "Just For Your Own Dear Self Alone". Inner-right shows a black pre-printed poem against white background. Handwritten inscription in black ink "Larry Dear," and "Helen". Verso shows black pre=printed text "35 XD 9 COPYRIGHT ; RUST CRAFT BOSTON U.S.A."

The front of the envelope is damaged such that some text is missing. Remainder of text in top left "y :.2 N.Y." Round stamp in black ink reads "HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. ; DEC 16 ; 830 PM ; 1940". A blue 3-cent stamp featuring Thomas Jefferson is affixed to recto with black waves stamped across it. Handwritten address ink black ink "Mr. C.E. Haines, ; 821 Williams St. ; New Westminster ; B.C. ; Canada". Reverse bears more stamped waves in black and is sealed with a sticker depicting a poinsettia on gold background.

Christmas Card - 4
CA MRM 01170-1-6-12 · Item · n.d.
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Christmas card sent by Helen to Lawrence on unknown date.

Recto of greeting card depicts white flower in relief against silver background, framed with red. A cut-out reveals a white ribbon and silver foil along the folding edge, with a cut-out star revealing silver foil which extends past the primary paper. Greeting in white "Lonesome for You at Christmas". Inner-left depicts white relief candelabra against red background. Back of white ribbon is affixed through slit in bottom third. Bunches of holly are stamped in relief against satin white background. Inner-right shows red-pre-printed poem against white background. Handwritten inscription in black ink "H."

Verso bears black pre-printed text "15x4000 COPYRIGHT ; RUST CRAFT BOSTON U.S.A."

Fonds · 1925-2013

Fonds consists of records from St. Andrew's United Church, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Haney-Hammond, Haney-Whonnock, and Haney-Albion Pastoral Charge. Records include Baptismal registers (1923-2011), Marriage registers (1924-1985), Burial registers (1944-2011); Communion roll (1925-1970), Historic rolls (1970-2012); Board and committee records (1891-2013); Legal/property records (1887-2006); Women's group records (1920-2012); Men's group records (1951-1964); Youth group records (1947-1983); Other group records (1965-1999); Correspondence (1931-1990); Worship service bulletins (1959-1965); Scrapbooks (1950-1986); Financial records (1943-2013); Annual reports (1938-2012); Newsletters (1975-2002); Photographs (1947-2012); and Sound and moving images (1965, 2007-2008).

St. Andrew's (Haney) United Church (Maple Ridge, B.C.)
Westminster Presbytery fonds
Fonds · 1925-1998

Fonds consists of three record series: Westminster Presbytery and Executive meeting minutes (1925-1998); Correspondence of the Presbytery Secretary (1927-1959; 1977-1989); Subject files of the Presbytery Secretary (1950-1992); Pastoral Charge files of the Presbytery Secretary 1975-1992); and Roll of Presbytery (1930-1935).

United Church of Canada. Westminster Presbytery
Letter - May 31, 1938
CA MRM 01170-1-1-2 · Item · 31/05/1938
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Helen responds to Lawrence, inviting him to visit and attend dog races, adding romantic sentiments.

Letters - 1939
CA MRM 01170-1-2 · File · 1939
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

8 letters, 8 envelopes, and 1 gift tag sent from Helen to Larry throughout 1939.

Broe, Lawrence
Letter - August 15, 1939
CA MRM 01170-1-2-5 · Item · 15/08/1939
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Helen expresses condolences to Lawrence on the loss of his brother and worries for Lawrence's own health.

Letter - October 16, 1939
CA MRM 01170-1-2-6 · Item · 16/10/1939
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Helen informs Lawrence that she is owed a letter for her birthday and is planning a visit from her parents.

Letters - 1940
CA MRM 01170-1-3 · File · 1940
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

3 letters and envelopes sent from Helen Waugh to Lawrence Broe during the year 1940.

Broe, Lawrence
Helen in White
CA MRM 01170-1-6-1 · Item · n.d.
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Photograph depicts Helen in a white or light-coloured outfit posing before bushes, hands in her pockets.

Verso bears a blue stamp: "WILL NOT FADE, 315, CRYSTAL FINISH"

Birthday Card - 1939
CA MRM 01170-1-6-4 · Item · 1939
Part of Lawrence Broe fonds

Birthday card sent by Helen to Lawrence in 1939.

Recto of greeting card is light blue, bearing the greeting "Happy Birthday to a Special FRIEND" in blue preprinted ink. A printed red wagon bears blue, yellow, and red flowers, with yellow floral textile displayed through an umbrella-shaped cutout. Inside-left bears floral header and graphite "1939". Inside-right bears blue printed poem on cream background. Underlined handwritten inscription of "Helen" in black ink under poem.

Verso bears green pre-printed text "153270 ; NORCROSS ; NEW YORK".