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archival descriptions
Vital records
CA PMRCA 01 · Series · 1930-1960
Part of Robert C. Scott fonds

Series includes Baptismal records, 1930-1960; Burial records, 1939-1957; and Marriage records, 1940-1958, including some correspondence.

Marine mission records
CA PMRCA 02 · Series · 1919-1978, predominant 1919-1948
Part of Robert C. Scott fonds

Series includes logs of the Iwyll, Thomas Crosby III and IV, and the Melvin Swartout I, the latter including related reports, 1919-1948: Invoices and correspondence relating to the construction of the Thomas Crosby III, 1926-1928; West Coast Missions correspondence, 1926-1934; and a Master's certificate, 1927.

Correspondence files
CA PMRCA 05 · Series · 1917-1960
Part of Robert C. Scott fonds

The correspondence files were kept on the basis of a subject filing system, with one file assigned to a correspondent, place, or type of business. Series includes incoming and outgoing correspondence, and related records.

Subject files
CA PMRCA Priv 27.01 · Series · 1935-2001
Part of M. John V. Shaver fonds

Series consists of records relating to several spheres of Shaver’s activities, including his work as a pastor and preacher, university chaplain, educator, church administrator, writer, and student. Document types include notes for sermons and prayers, public addresses, lecture notes, manuscripts and published articles, radio broadcast scripts, copies of minutes, administrative reports, and personal correspondence.

Shaver, M. John V.
CA PMRCA Priv 27.05 · Series · 1951-1997
Part of M. John V. Shaver fonds

Series consists of records relating to Shaver’s service to the wider church as a member of Manitoba Conference’s Faith and Order Committee (1951-1956); a member of BC Conference’s Commission to Study Institutional Work in the Lower Mainland (1967-1969); a member of the Board of Directors for the Vancouver Inner City Service Project (1967-1969); and supervisor of a student at the Vancouver School of Theology (1995-1997).

Shaver, M. John V.
Leadership-related records
CA PMRCA 03 · Series · [1991]-2003
Part of Edwin Searcy fonds

Series consists of records relating to Searcy’s leadership as Chair of the Land Claims Campaign, BC Conference, and in the matter of the partnership between University Hill Congregation and the Vancouver School of Theology. Records include correspondence, statistical analyses, meeting notes, copy of an agreement, and promotional materials.

Publications and manuscripts
CA PMRCA 04 · Series · 1989-2015
Part of Edwin Searcy fonds

Series consists of records relating to Searcy’s written contributions to periodicals and books. Records include draft manuscripts and galley proofs.

Audiovisual recordings
CA PMRCA 06 · Series · 2001-2015
Part of Edwin Searcy fonds

Series consists of records relating to Searcy’s worship leadership at University Hill Congregation, presentations at Maritime Conference and Berwick Camp, Nova Scotia, and retirement service and luncheon.

Photographs
CA PMRCA 06 · Series · [1925?]-[1946?]
Part of Lily McCargar fonds

Series consists of records relating to McCargar’s work with the children and youth at the Chinese United Church in Vancouver; her association with the Woman’s Missionary Society; and her correspondence with friends, relatives, and colleagues.

McCargar, Lily
CA PMRCA 02 · Series · 1928-1974
Part of Burrows family fonds

Series consists of photographs relating to Frank Fidler’s trip from Manitoba to British Columbia, and work within BC Conference as Boys’ Work Secretary (1928-1932). Series also includes photographs relating to Fidler’s work at General Council as Secretary of the Christian Education Department.

CA PMRCA 03 · Series · 1962-2010
Part of Burrows family fonds

Series consists of records relating to Burrows’ research and writing of two books: Healing in the Wilderness (2004) and Hope Lives Here (2010), which tell the history of United Church hospitals and Vancouver’s First United Church, respectively. Series contains 5 subseries: Healing in the Wilderness research material (1962-2006); Healing in the Wilderness interview recordings (1982-2002); Healing in the Wilderness photographs (1934-2005); Hope Lives Here research material (1964-2010); and Hope Lives Here photographs (1913-2010).

Burrows family memorabilia
CA PMRCA 04 · Series · 1961-1987
Part of Burrows family fonds

Series consists of records created by Joan Burrows relating to her work and interests in First United Church (Vancouver) and coastal communities.

CA PMRCA 06 · Series · 1960-1984
Part of Burrows family fonds

Series consists of records relating to Joan Burrows' participation in CGIT at Don Mills United Church (Toronto, Ont.); her leadership of CGIT groups at Ocean Falls and Alert Bay; and her participation on the Education and Students Committee and Native Indian Committee of BC Conference.

Burrows, Joan
Resources
CA PMRCA 05 · Series · 1930-2008
Part of Rodney M. Booth fonds

Series consists of personal and published materials for use in various communications. Includes worship service templates, orders of service, quotations, drama scripts, photographs, music booklets, and publications.

Subject files
CA PMRCA 07 · Series · 1960-2009
Part of Rodney M. Booth fonds

Series consists of records relating to topics that formed the basis of Booth’s work. Topics relate primarily to communications, media, ministry, and international issues. Includes articles, news clippings, trip reports, handwritten notes, fact sheets, and correspondence.

CA PMRCA 05 · Series · 1900-1980
Part of Lydia Gruchy fonds

Series consists of records relating to Lydia Gruchy’s personal life and education, and includes both photographs of her graduation class as well as photographs and textual materials relating to her family.

Biographical records
CA PMRCA 03 · Series · 1963-2006
Part of Deryl J.M. McCrindle fonds

Series consists of records relating to special events and milestones in McCrindle’s life and ministry. Records include programs and orders of service from special celebrations, correspondence, student assignments, magazine and news clippings, drawings, and memorabilia.

Sermons
CA PMRCA 01 · Series · 1966-1998
Part of Robert F. Smith fonds

Series consists of sermons in manuscript format and in published format (i.e. copied for distribution).

CA PMRCA 05 · Series · 1987-2000
Part of Robert F. Smith fonds

Series consists of three subseries relating to the national church’s Healing Fund Campaign Technical Implementation Group, the United Church’s 75th Anniversary Committee, and the Interchurch Interfaith Committee. Records include correspondence, copies of committee meeting minutes, information packages, financial updates, activity reports, and videos.

Issues
CA PMRCA 06 · Series · 1983-2016
Part of Robert F. Smith fonds

Series consists of records relating to the topics and activities associated with truth and reconciliation and with sexual orientation and the ordination of gay and lesbian people.

Published works
CA PMRCA 07 · Series · 1970-1996
Part of Robert F. Smith fonds

Series consists of Smith’s written contributions to periodicals and books, as well as a published audio tape. Records include manuscripts and publications.

Reference material
CA PMRCA 09 · Series · 1926
Part of Robert F. Smith fonds

Series consists of The United Church of Canada Forms of Service (1926) that Smith’s grandfather, Rev. Robert Smith, used during his ministry.

Manuscripts
CA PMRCA 03 · Series · [between 1898 and 1946]
Part of Fong Dickman fonds

Series consists of manuscripts created and/or maintained by Rev. Fong Dickman. Records include a 65-page manuscript in traditional Chinese, narrating the story of a fisherman and a logger.