Presbyterian Youth Choir, 1935
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Presbyterian Youth Choir including Eileen Magnuson, Marjorie Harris, Edith Crosby, Florence Crosby, Doreen Riley, Peggy Hodges, Gladys Duncan, Phyllis Harris, Leona Harris, Jimmy Duncan, Gordon Wright, Max Swallow. Photo taken by Mrs. Wright, April 7, 1935.
Location: 0284.03.01 |
Dr. E.A. Wright, 1983
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Forbes Presbyterian Church minister from 1929 through the Depression years. In 1983 he was 100 years old in Victoria, BC, and in good health.
Location: 0284.03.02 |
Presbyterial Meeting, 1933
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Meeting of the Presbytery at Forbes Presbyterian Church in 1933. Front row: Rev. E.A. Wright of Grande Prairie, Miss M. Grigor of Wanham, Mrs. Ledingham, Mr. William Grant of Grande Prairie. Back Row: Rev. Minor Simpson of Fort St. John, Mr. John Watson of Grande Prairie, Rev. M. Frazer of Brownvale, Mr. Duncan of Brownvale, Mr. Kerr of Grande Prairie.
Location: 0284.03.03 |
Forbes Presbyterian Church, [1933]
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Dedication of Forbes Presbyterian Church built on the corner of 101 Ave. and 100 St. Grande Prairie. Mr. Watson planted the trees around the church.
Location: 0284.03.04 |
Reverend Wright, [1933]
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Revend Wright standing by the back door of Forbes Presbyterian Church.
Location: 0284.03.05 |
Reverend Wright & Son Gordon, [1933]
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Reverend Wright and his son Gordon standing by the back door of Forbes Presbyterian Church.
Location: 0284.03.06 |
Going to Bear Lake for Service, [1933]
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“On the way to Bear Lake Service on Sunday morning with Mr. Rooney and his jumper. We left at 8am. for the service at 11 am.”
Location: 0284.03.07 |
Sunday School Group, [1933]
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Sunday school group under the direction of Mrs. Wright.
Location: 0284.03.08 |
Mr. Wright Sr. Splitting Wood, [1933]
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Mr. Wright Sr. visited his son one winter and helped with the chores like chopping wood.
Location: 0284.03.09 |
The Water Cart, [1933]
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Water being delivered to Rev. Wright’s house, one cent per gallon.
Location: 0284.03.10 |
Mr. Kirby and son, Lawrence, [1933]
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Mr. Kirby and son, Lawrence. Mr. Kirby was one of the early members of the Presbyterian Church in Grande Prairie.
Location: 0284.03.11 |
Curley and Martha Pitman Wedding, [1933]
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The wedding of Curley and Martha Pitman at Piman’s homestead, Bear Lake. Rev. E.A. Wright officiated.
Location: 0284.03.12 |
Forbes Presbyterian Church, [1950]
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Forbes Presbyterian Church on the corner of 100 St. and 101 Ave. The cost to build the church in the 1930s was $600 for the property and $3000 for the building.
Location: 0284.03.13 |
Rev.and Mrs. Fisher, [1936]
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Rev. and Mrs. Fisher served Forbes Presbyterian Church from 1935-1942.
Location: 0284.03.14 |
Rev. John R. Carson, [1982]
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Rev. John R. Carson came as minister to Forbes Presbyterian Church in 1943. In 1944, he married Lillian Shearer.
Location: 0284.03.15 |
J. Eldon Andrews, [1982]
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Rev. J. Eldon Andrews came as minister to Forbes Presbyterian Church in 1944 and stayed until 1946. He concentrated on work with the youth through “Teen Town”.
Location: 0284.03.16 |
Presbyterian Ladies at Work in the Kitchen, [1955]
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Mrs. Florence Crerar (foreground) and Mrs. Ed Crerar (making coffee) on a electric stove in the basement of the Presbyterian Church.
Location: 0284.03.17 |
Rev. E. Powell Aikens, ca. 1970
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Rev. Aikens served Forbes Presbyterian Church for four months in the summer of 1946.
Location: 0284.03.18 |
Magnus Evenrude on Church Steps, [1948]
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Magnus Evenrude standing on the steps of Forbes Presbyterian Church on the corner of 101 St and 101 Ave., Grande Prairie.
Location: 0284.03.19 |
Rev. Dr. R.A. Davidson, [1980]
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Rev. R.A. Davidson arrived in Grande Prairie in the spring of 1948 to serve the congregation of Forbes Presbyterian Church until 1953.
Location: 0284.03.20 |
Forbes Presbyterian Church Children’s Choir, [1948]
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Forbes Presbyterian Church Children’s Choir: Back Row: ?, Brian Mc Curdy, Marilyn Ayre, Jeanette Mc Curdy. Middle Row: Kirk Evenrude, Dennis Johnston. Front Row: Malcolm Davidson, LaFerne Ditch, Sigrid, (Carl Christenson’s niece).
Location: 0284.03.21 |
Forbes Presbyterian Church Group, [1950]
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Forbes Presbyterian Church parishioners assembled between two cars. Rev Davidson is seen farthest back.
Location: 0284.03.22 |
Dr. Davidson’s Retirement Celebration, 1987
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Dr. Davidson retired after serving 23 years at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Saskatoon. He was minister at Forbes Presbyterian Church, Grande Prairie from 1948-1953.
Location: 0284.03.23 |
Rev. and Mrs. Davidson at Presbyterian Camp, [1950]
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Rev and Mrs. Davidson at Presbyterian Camp at Lake Saskatoon.
Location: 0284.03.24 |
Rev. and Mrs. McKee, [ca. 1975]
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Rev. and Mrs. McKee served Forbes Presbyterian Church from 1952-1958.
Location: 0284.03.25 |
Shower for Deaconess Miss Brown, [1955]
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Shower at the manse for Deaconess Miss Brown. The group includes Jean Elder, Hazel Evenrude, Dorothy Cameron, Mary Bilawchuk, Clare Aune, Mr. and Mrs. McKee and son and daughter, Joy. Mrs. Joe Lowe, Verna Pring, Eileen Magnuson (Rooney), Betty Everton, Jeannie Carr, Mary Remple, Joan Kirby (Everton), Mrs. Ethel Hodges.
Location: 0284.03.26 |
Rev. R.A.B.MacLean, ca. 1980
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Rev. R.A.B.MacLean was appointed an ordained missionary to Forbes Presbyterian Church in 1959 and stayed until 1961.
Location: 0284.03.27 |
Rev. J. Bruce Robertson, 1961
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Rev. J.Bruce Robertson was appointed by the Mission Board to Forbes Presbyterian Church in 1961 and stayed until 1963.
Location: 0284.03.28 |
Rev. J.J. Harold Morris, 1963
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Rev. J.J. Morris was appointed minister to Forbes Presbyterian Church in 1963 and stayed until December, 1966.
Location: 0284.03.29 |
Lan Reid and Jean Cameron Teaching Sunday School, (1963)
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Jean Cameron and Lan Reid teach Sunday School to the kindergarten class consisting of Irene Mair and Stephen ?
Location: 0284.03.30-.31 |
Forbes Presbyterian Church Sign, 1967
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Sign erected during the time Wiloughby R. Lemen served as minister to Forbes Presbyterian Church, 1967-1970.
Location: 0284.03.32 |
Rev. Willoughby H. Lemen, (1980)
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Willoughby R. Lemen was appointed to Forbes Presbyterian Church in 1967 and remained until 1970.
Location: 0284.03.33 |
Forbes Ladies Group, (1960)
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Forbes Presbyterian Ladies meet.
Location: 0284.03.34-.35 |
Booey Joseph, Sunday School Teacher, (1967-1968]
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Forbes Presbyterian Church Sunday School teacher, Booey Joseph
Location: 0284.03.36 |
Verna Hougestal Teaching Sunday School, 1967-1968
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Forbes Presbyterian Church Sunday School teacher, Verna Hougestal, teaching (L-R) Sylvia Mair, Shelley Cameron, Debbie Gorrie, Allan Jackson ?, Kathy Stewart. Teacher Booey Joseph is behind Verna Hougestal.
Location: 0284.03.37 |
Verna Hougestal, Sunday School Teacher, 1967-1968
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Forbes Presbyterian Church Sunday School teacher, Verna Hougestal.
Location: 0284.03.38 |
Forbes Sunday School Class, 1969
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Forbes Presbyterian Church Sunday School class. (L-R) Debbie Gorrie, Allan Jackson, ? , ?
Location: 0284.03.39 |
Repairs to Forbes Church, 1969
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Ian Mair and Lloyd Wallace repair the back door of Forbes Presbyterian Church, Grande Prairie.
Location: 0284.03.40 |
Sunday School Classes at Forbes Church, 1969
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A junior and a senior Sunday School class at Forbes Presbyterian Church
Location: 0284.03.41-42 |
Adult Bible Study, 1969
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An adult bible study class at Forbes Presbyterian Church.(L-R) Mrs. Gorris, ?, ?
Location: 0284.03.43 |
Jean Cameron’s Sunday School Class, 1969
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Jean Cameron’s Sunday School class: (L-R) Christine Bask, Lori Hoag, Darry Persson, Terry Cameron, Neil Mickanuck, Brian Hougestal, Randy Gorrie, Arthur Link.
Location: 0284.03.44 |
Children’s Choir, 1969
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Children’s Choir at Forbes Presbyterian Church
Location: 0284.03.45 |
Reverend W.D. Penny & Family, [ca. 1977]
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Reverend Penny came with his family to serve Forbes Presbyterian Church from 1975-1977.
Location: 0284.03.46 |
Reverend W.D. Penny, 1975
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Reverend Penny came with his family to serve Forbes Presbyterian Church from 1975-1977.
Location: 0284.03.47 |
Centennial Service of Forbes Presbyterian Church, 1975
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Forbes Presbyterian Church celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Presbyterian Church in Canada in 1975 The group is standing by the McQueen Presbyterian Church built in 1911, the first protestant church built in Grande Prairie. Rev Penny and his wife and son are on the left.
Location: 0284.03.48 |
Forbes Presbyterian Church Youth Group, (1975)
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Forbes Presbyterian Church youth group pose beside the church with their leaders.
Location: 0284.03.49 |
Reverend Lade, (1977)
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Reverend Darcy Lade poses with a group of young boys. Mr. Lade was minister of Forbes Presbyterian Church from 1977-1984.
Location: 0284.03.50 |
Hymn Sing in Forbes Presbyterian Church, (1977)
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Hymn Sing in Forbes Presbyterian Church. Front row includes Mr. and Mrs. Brown and Jean Cameron.
Location: 0284.03.51 |
Rev. Lade Enjoys the Youth Group, (1977)
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Reverend Lade enjoys a game with Forbes Presbyterian youth group.
Location: 0284.03.52 |
Forbes Presbyterian Summer Retreat Picnic, (1977)
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Forbes Presbyterian Congregational Picnic at O’Brien Park at the Wapiti River.
Location: 0284.03.53 |
Erecting a Sign for the New Forbes Church, (1977)
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“Future Home of Forbes Presbyterian Church” sign is erected at 76 Ave. and Patterson drive. Ian Mair, standing on the right, painted the sign.
Location: 0284.03.54 |
Dedication of the New Forbes Church, 1979
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Dedication of the New Forbes Church with the builder, Mr. Palotai. The ladies in the kitchen L-R: Madames Brown, Jackson, Ditch, McVittie, ?, ? Rooney, Smith.
Location: 0284.03.55 |
Stained Glass Window Brought to New Forbes Church, 1979
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The stained glass window from the Forbes Presbyterian Church built in 1929 was brought to the new church but placed inside the sanctuary as a safety precaution.
Location: 0284.03.56 |
Howarths and Lades, 1979
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Marion and Ray Howarth and Rev. Darcy and Marion Lade.
Location: 0284.03.57 |
Presbytery of Peace River Meets at Wanham, 1981
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Presbytery of Peace River Meets at Wanham in June, 1981. Back Row L-R: Rev. Lade, Grande Prairie, Rev. George Johnson, Superintendent of Missions, Rev. W. Janssen, Ft. St. John, Tom Cunningham, Ft. St. John, Rev. Donna Riseborough, Wanham, Rev. Brian Penny, Dawson Creek, Rev. Jim Kitson, Brownvale. Front: L-R: Wally Tansem, Wanham, Shelley Sullivan, Forbes, Grande Prairie, Graeme Tomlinson, Blueberry Mountain, Elsie Bozarth, Berwyn, Margi Davies, Ft. St. John, Lois Snider, Edmonton.
Location: 0284.03.58 |
New Minister and New Organ for Forbes, 1985
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Dedication of the new organ with Bernice Gorrius and Rev. George Malcolm, new minister of Forbes Presbyterian Church, Grande Prairie.
Location: 0284.03.59 |
Ladies Enjoy the New Kitchen at Forbes, 1985
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The kitchen in the new Forbes Presbyterian Church is enjoyed by Bernice Gorius and Lola Ditch.
Location: 0284.03.60 |
Forbes Presbyterian Church Choir, 1986
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The Forbes Presbyterian Church Choir in 1986 is led by Marg Taylor.
Location: 0284.03.61 |
Vacation Bible School at Forbes Presbyterian Church, 1986
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Children and leaders gather in the church during vacation bible school at Forbes Presbyterian Church.
Location: 0284.03.62-.63 |
Children Visit Heritage Church, 1986
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Children and leaders from Forbes Presbyterian Church sit on the steps of McQueen Presbyterian Church in Grande Prairie Museum’s Heritage Village.
Location: 0284.03.64 |
Peace River Presbytery, 1957
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Large delegation from north and south Peace Presbyterian churches to the Peace River Presbytery meeting in the Brownvale Hall, June 1957.
Location: 0284.03.65 |
90th Anniversary of the Presbyterian Presence in Grande Prairie, 2000
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Photos taken during the celebrations of the 90th anniversary of the Presbyterian presence in Grande Prairie in 2000. Celebrations included a service in the McQueen Presbyterian church in the heritage village at the Grande Prairie Museum.
Location: 0284.03.66 -.70 |
Rev. Malcolm Beside the Grave of Agnes Forbes, 2000
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Rev. George Malcolm stands beside the grave of Agnes Sorrel Forbes in the Grande Prairie Cemetery.
Location: 0284.03.71 |