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St. Alban's Anglican Church (Restoule, Ont.)

Photograph of Bishop Robland Ferris, Rosine Maniragabah and Manasse Rosine Maniragabah

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Start Date: 
2005
End Date: 
2005
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2005
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0.1 cm of graphic material.

1 photograph : col. ; 17 x 22.5 cm

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aua
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Photograph of Rev. Minchin and family

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Start Date: 
1913
End Date: 
1913
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1913 September
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0.1 cm of graphic material.

1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 9 cm

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aua
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004
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Anglican Church Women

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Start Date: 
1979
End Date: 
1993
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1979-1993
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English
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0.3 cm of textual records.

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Vestry meeting minutes

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Start Date: 
2005
End Date: 
2011
Date Range: 
2005-2011
Language: 
English
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1.5 cm of textual records.

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Vestry minutes

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Start Date: 
1961
End Date: 
1982
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1961-1982
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English
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0.5 cm of textual records.

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Vestry minutes

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Start Date: 
2001
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2005
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2001-2005
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2.5 cm of textual records.

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aua
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Vestry minute book

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Start Date: 
1981
End Date: 
2005
Date Range: 
1981 January - 2005 March
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English
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1 cm of textual records.

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003
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Vestry book

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Start Date: 
1948
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1984
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1948-1984
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English
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2 cm of textual records.

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St. Alban's Anglican Church (Restoule, Ont.) sous fonds

Description
Start Date: 
1908
End Date: 
2011
Date Range: 
1908-2011
Physical Description: 

.15 m of textual records

2 photographs : b&w and col.

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Sous fonds is arranged in files.
History Biographical: 

St. Alban's Anglican Church, Restoule, interiorSt. Alban's Anglican Church (Restoule, Ont.) is part of the Anglican Parish of Callander, Powassan, Restoule, and Chisholm located in the Nipissing District of Ontario.

In 1905 it was noted that something must be done for the region of Restoule and the "scattering Church people" residing there. In 1908 church services were still being held in the small corner schoolhouse. Proposals were being made at this time to erect a church in Restoule, but they needed to attain a site first. Rev. C. Ryan was in charge of the mission at this time.St. Alban's Anglican Church, Restoule, front view

In 1912 property was bought to build the church on. By April of 1913 the erection of the church was delayed as there was difficulty in attaining a builder, though a site was secured and the lumber wason the ground. At the end of the summer of 1913, the church was nearing completion. In February of 1914 Bishop Algoma formally opened the building, whose completion owed largely to Mr. H. G. Watts, missionary in charge.

St. Alban's Anglican Church, Restoule, front viewIn 1930 it was noted that the Mission of Restoule and Nipissing is impossible to keep open all year long due to a lack of men and means (which explains the many incumbent vacancies). However, a very successful summer's work was done that year in which the church was painted and a Sunday School was established at Restoule thanks to Rev. A. Rogers.

Rev. Dalton Woodward became rector of this church in 1959 and went on to serve here for 23 years, retiring in 1982. He was quoted in saying that over this time he saw the Church change a great deal, but believed the Church should set standards for moral guidelines. 

In the summer of 1961 the church was raised and a new foundation was put under the building.  Much of the work was done by church volunteers and summer student Jack Rose assisted greatly in the organization of the project.

This church is currently still operational.

Early incumbents include: Rev. G. Gillmor (1885-?) Mr. McLoud (?-1889), Rev. G. Gander (1889-1890), Rev. W. C. White (1890-1891), Mr. F. Ulbricht (1892-1894), Mr. W. Hunter (1895), Rev. C. H. Buckland (1896-1898), Rev. A. J. Cobb (1898-1899), Rev. D. A. Johnston (1899-1903), Rev. H. King (1903-1905), Mr. Pinnington (1906), Rev. C. Ryan (1907-1908), Lay Missionaries (1909).

Other incumbents include: Rev. C. E. Sharp (1914), Rev. R. Booth (1921-1923), Rev. W. C. Dunn (1927-?), Rev. E. G. Dymond (1929), Rev. A. Rogers (1931), Rev. G. K. Lowe (1932), Rev. A. P. Scott (1933-1934), Ven. W. A. J. Burt (1934-1938), Rev. A. E. Carding (1938-1944), Rev. R. C. Warder (1944-1947) Rev. G. A. Stone (1947-1948), Rev. A. E. Minchin (1948-1954), Rev. P. G. Docksey (1954-1959), Rev. D. L. Woodward (1959-1982), Rev. R. Duncan (1982-1986), Rev. M. Clark (1986-1994), Rev. G. Churcher (1994-2003), Rev. J. Lockyer (2003-2008), Rev. J. Cavanaugh-Clark (2008-2011), Fr. G. Kwari (2011?-2013), Rev. J. Locke (2013-2018), Rev. J. Morris (2018-present).

Source:

  • "In Parry Sound Deanery", The Algoma Missionary News 2, no. 5 (1905): 52. Algoma University Archives, 2009-081_001_007_1905May.
  • "Nipissing and Restoule", The Algoma Missionary News 5, no. 3 (1908): 30. Algoma University Archives, 2009-081_001_007_1908Mar.
  • "The Bishop in Parry Sound District", The Algoma Missionary News 10, no. 4 (1913): 40. Algoma University Archives, 2009-081_001_008_1913Apr.
  • "Diocesan Notes", The Algoma Missionary News 10, no. 8 (1913): 88. Algoma University Archives, 2009-081_001_008_1913Aug.
  • "Powassan", The Algoma Missionary News 11, no. 3 (1914): 30. Algoma University Archives, 2009-081_001_009_1914Mar.
  • "Diocesan Notes", The Algoma Missionary News 26, no. 4 (1930): 83-84. Algoma University Archives, 2009-081_002_002_1930JulAug.
  • "St Alban's, Restoule", The Algoma Anglican 5, no. 11 (1961): 1. Algoma University Archives, 2013-086_001_002_1961December.
  • "The Reverend Dalton Woodward retires after 23 years at Powassan", The Algoma Anglican 27, no. 10 (1982): 1. Algoma University Archives, 2013-086_001_013_1982Oct.
Scope Content: 

Sous fonds comprises records documenting activities at and the functions of St. Alban's Anglican Church (Restoule, Ont.).  Includes a parish register, vestry books, vestry minutes, photographs, and other material.

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Custodial History: 

Accrual 2009-209 was transferred from Laurentian University to Algoma University in May 2009 by Ken Hernden and Robin Isard.  Accrual 2016-025 transferred from Synod Office to Algoma University by Liz Hamel on May 17, 2016. Further accruals are expected.

Access Restriction: 

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.

Repro Restriction: 

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.

Conservation: 

Minor conservation performed on sous fonds.

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Parish Register

Description
Start Date: 
1908
End Date: 
1960
Date Range: 
1908-1960
Physical Description: 

2 cm of textual records

Notes: 

Baptisms, 1908-1960; Confirmations, 1931-1957; Marriages, 1907-1945; Burials, 1911-1952;

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Algoma University
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001
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2009-209-001
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001
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