0.28 m of textual records
Anglican services have been continuously held in what is now Blind River, Ontario since 1894. The first Anglican services in the area were held around present day Algoma Mills as early as 1880 and conducted by priests from Sudbury and other nearby areas. In the early days of the parish, the Anglican mission at Blind River covered stations at Blind River, Algoma Mills, Spragge (formerly Cook's Mills), Cutler, and Dear Lake and the surrounding countryside.
There has been an Anglican priest in Blind River since 1893, and “The Church of Our Holy Saviour” was built in 1902 and consecrated by Bishop Thorneloe in 1903. Like many churches of its name, “The Church of Our Holy Saviour” has been abbreviated through the years to “St. Saviour's”. At the time of construction, this church cost a total of $1500, mostly raised and collected by the women of the parish.
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Fonds is comprised of records documenting the activities at St. Saviour's Anglican Parish (Blind River, Ont.), specifically St. Saviour's Anglican Church (Blind River, Ont.) and St. Paul's Anglican Church (Spragge, Ont.). Includes parish registers, service and vestry books, weekly bulletins, newsletters, and other material.
May be restrictions on access based on the terms of the Deposit Agreement, the Diocese's Policy on Privacy and Archives. Subject to all applicable privacy legislation.
May be restrictions on use based on the terms of the Deposit Agreement, the Diocese's Policy on Privacy and Archives. Subject to all applicable privacy legislation.
Minor conservation performed on fonds.
