0.8 cm of textual records
P2005.121.1 (a) : booklet, extended 8 1/2 x 11, Service of the Holy Eucharist celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Church of the Redeemer, Rosseau 1873 - 1998, September 19, 1998, Presider: Bishop Ferris, Incumbent - Rev. P. Simmons, ink drawing of church on cover
P2005.121.2 (b) : Xerox copy 8 1/2 x 11 (p77?), photos of church 1874, 1891, 1915
P2005.121.3 (c) : Xerox copy 8 1/2 x 11 (p81?), ACW; Confirmation Class 1927; SS picnic around 1930; play in Community Hall; Bazaar, 1927; choir during war years; congregation in Canon Swainson's time
P2005.121.4 (d) : Fax notes from Rev. P. Simmons to Bishop Ferris about anniversary service, p1 - personal notes 8 1/2 x 11, p2 - preparation sheet for Bishop's visit
P2005.121.5 (e) : Fax copy 8 1/2 x 11, bulletin for service (see P2005.121.1) 12 pages
P2005.121.6 (f) : Fax copy - History of the Parish (selected pages) 8 1/2 x 11, 11 pages, first missionary Dr. William Newton 1871, land given by hotel proprietor, plans drawn, 1873 & contractor hired, first confirmation, collection plate dedication - one is thought to be sister of author of "Abide with Me" 1873 - Diocese of Toronto sets apart Muskoka, Parry Sound, Manitoulin & Nipissing to be Missionary Diocese of Algoma, fundraising contributions to pay off debt, first bishop's visit June 28, 1874, Bishop of Toronto hires lay reader Hartley for Rosseau who is later found to be member of schismatic Reformed Episcopal Church - fired, Hartley sued and lost, Rosseau & surrounding area raise $100 to support permanent rector 1875, 1880 Rev. Chowne arrives, 1891 Rev. Gowan Gillmor appointed, 1891 September 13 - first WA meeting, list of church wardens 1871 - 1907, list of family heads - to 1907, February 1907 - appointment of Rev. Canon Frederick Frost, English missionary, long term at Garden River & Sheguiandah (Manitoulin), ecumenical Sunday School - list of early teachers, list of sidesmen to 1925 (some second generation), wardens 1924 - 1943, sidesmen 1922-33 (Rev. A. Haldenby 1948-50), Rev. R. Inshaw 1950-, Rev. Canon Swainson 1929 until d. 1953, 1956 - 59 no priest