Series consists of three sub-series: A. Biography files, [before 2000]; B. Subject files, [ca.1880-ca.2000]; C. Print material, 1854-2000. Biography files pertain to Bishop Edward Cridge and family and Church of Our Lord ministers and members. Print material sub-series includes five Bibles of past church members: the Cridge Family Bible, published 1854; the Frances Silver Bible, published 1868; the Laundy Family Bible, published 1890; the Olive Buckingham Bible, published 1933; and, the Rev. E. A. (Ted) Follows Bible, published 1993. All Bibles are inscribed and some are annotated.
This series consists of records that were original personal fonds and collections acquired and preserved by the Riverview Hospital Historical Society's during its existence. It contains the personal collections of nurses, doctors, general staff, British Columbia's first Provincial Botanist, and a patient at Riverview Hospital. Each file includes records such as study notes, photographs, ephemera, correspondence, newspaper clippings and pamphlets.
The series consists of 15 files, each corresponding to its original creator or donor: Ken Baker, Loretta Barnet, Ultan Patrick Byrne, Jean Campbell, Edna Colvin, John Davidson, Sheila Dumore, William Headridge, Alyce Hockin, Lois Kaldestad, Catherine Murray, Judy Pendry, Dorothy Pocock, Hazel Shepard, and Georgina Bernice Petty.
The series consists primarily of photocopied materials accumulated by Boire relating to the history of Maillardville as well as the research notes he created during the process of writing and publishing his book, "With Hearts and Minds."
Record types include newspaper articles and clippings, newsletters, printed materials, correspondence, recorded interviews, reports, biographies, inventories, handwritten notes, photographs, a map, a thesis, and digital records. The series also includes manuscript copies of "With Hearts and Minds."
Boire, Alain JosephSeries consists of copies of academic theses and dissertations written by United Church students.
Series consists of records relating to Clifford’s preaching and worship leadership, primarily at Augustine United Church in Winnipeg, and at Ryerson United Church in Vancouver.
Series consists of records relating to Clifford’s correspondence with colleagues.
Series consists of records relating to Clifford’s academic writings for journals, including original research and book reviews. Series also consists of records relating to lectures and presentations at The University of Chicago Divinity School, The University of British Columbia, and at various academic and church events. Records include lecture notes, copies of articles and reviews, and correspondence.
Series consists of records relating to Clifford’s research, primarily concerning the Presbyterian Church in Canada and resistance to church union in the first quarter of the twentieth century. Record types include photocopies of articles and archival materials, as well as correspondence with research assistants.
Series consists of records relating to Shaver’s worship leadership and preaching, public speaking, work at First United Church (Vancouver). Records also include biographical information through interviews with Gordon Laird and Bob Stewart.
Shaver, M. John V.Series consists of records relating to Shaver’s preaching and leadership in worship. Records include Sunday bulletins and handwritten preaching notes.
Shaver, M. John V.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.Series consists of records relating to publications written by M. John V. Shaver’s father, the Rev. James M. Shaver. Records include handwritten manuscripts, correspondence, and news clippings for An Effort to Understand (published in Onward, 1936) and With Glowing Hearts (a monograph published 1946).
Series consists of records relating to Shaver’s classes and assignments as an arts and theology student at United College in Winnipeg, and as a summer school student at Union College in Vancouver. Records include lecture notes and essays.
Shaver, M. John V.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.Series consists of individual copies of the published books written or edited by Jim Taylor.
Taylor, James A.Series consists of records relating to the writing of three of Jim Taylor’s books: SIN: A New Understanding of Virtue and Vice; Precious Days and Practical Love; and John for Beginners.
Taylor, James A.Series consists of records relating to columns that Taylor wrote for local newspapers in the Okanagan region of BC. Includes samples of columns written for the Kelowna Courier and Penticton Herald (July to December 2009); satirical articles relating to local people and politics (the Back Fence, 2008); and samples of columns from a local weekly paper, the Lake Country Calendar (2007).
Taylor, James A.Series consists of a complete set of the issues of Currents, a small journal for which Taylor was the primary writer and sole editor.
Taylor, James A.Series consists of records relating to Taylor’s course work through the University of British Columbia, most of which he generated through a correspondence course in short-story writing, while living in Prince Rupert. Records also include some curricula for courses he designed and taught for the Canadian Institute of Speech in Prince Rupert.
Taylor, James A.Series consists of records relating to Taylor’s liaison with friends and colleagues. Includes correspondence with A.C. Forrest about coming to work for The Observer in 1968; exchanges with Edith Stockton, well-known church lay person in Saskatchewan; and letters to and from Sam Nazombe, Taylor’s protégé from Malawi, who came to Canada in 1973 to learn some of the trade of journalism.
Taylor, James A.Series consists of records relating to Taylor's early works of fiction, poetry, plays, and musicals.
Taylor, James A.Series consists of records relating to magazine and journal articles for churches and secular organizations. Series contains the following subseries: The United Church Observer articles (1970-1981, 2000); United Church of Canada writings (1976-1990); Writings for religious papers other than the Observer (1974-2006); and Writings not related directly to the Church (1963-1987). Documentary forms include correspondence, research notes, interview transcripts, and draft and published versions of articles and resources.
Taylor, James A.Series consists of five sub-series: A. Renovation planning, [ca.1965]-1983; B. Restoration and renovation, 1989-2000; C. Restoration 125 Millennium Project, 1994-2003; D. Projects and campaigns, 2001-2008; E. Photographs of buildings and grounds, [after 1990 and before 2005].
Restoration and renovation sub-series consists of architectural plans and building photographs for Cridge Memorial Hall and the Church of Our Lord, Church of Our Lord Feasability Study records and report, 1992-1994, Restoration & Renovation Committee records, 1993-2000, and other records. The Restoration 125 Millennium Project sub-series consists of administrative and legal records, fundraising and financial records, Community Ministry Campaign files, architectural records, site plans, and project photographs. Includes architectural plans by Martin Golder, Architect, and engineers’ working plans used on site. Projects and campaigns sub-series pertains to church buildings and to Humboldt Valley development.
Series consists of four subseries: A. Youth groups, 1920-1949; B. Women’s groups, 1925-1999; C. The Missionary Guild, 1954-2006; D. Other committee and groups, 1930-2005.
Youth groups are the Beaver Club, 1920-1921, and the Young Peoples Department, 1923-1949. Women’s groups are the Ladies Aid, 1925-1983, the Mary and Martha Guild, 1964-1983, and the Women’s Auxiliary, 1983-1999. The Mary and Martha Guild and the Ladies' Aid group merged to become the Womens' Auxiliary in 1983. Women’s groups sub-series consists of minute books, account books, daybooks, financial records, reports, notes and other. Missionary Guild records include minute books, correspondence, photographs, donation records, financial records and publications. Correspondence is administrative and financial and includes letters from missionaries Muriel Harmon and Bob & Sue Pritchard.
Other committee and groups sub-series includes: Management Committee of Cridge Memorial Hall, 1930-1941; Rectory and Repair Fund, 1953-1959; Broadcasting and Radio Fund, 1959-1962; Music Committee, 1969-1971; Worship and Witness Committee, 1970; Building and Finance Committee, 1977-1981, Chancel Guild, 1986-1989, Library, ca.1990, Prayer Group, 1991-1994; COOL coffee house, 1997; Ministry of Verger, 1999-2001; Companionship Guild, 2000; Men's Breakfast, 2000-2003; Thrift Store, 2003-2005.
Series consists of six sub-series: A. Services, 1895-2004; B. Marriage, baptism, confirmation and burial, 1874-2008; C. Sunday School, 1924-1939, 1989; D. Missions and outreach, 1975-1999; E. Publications, 1930-2003; F. Fellowship gatherings, after 1947, predominant after 1990.
Services sub-series includes bulletins, sermons, registers, service records and lectionary bible.
Missions and outreach series includes both local and international initiatives. Publications are directories and newsletters.