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Margaret Strang Savage fonds
CA ON00313 1994-5013; 004-5013 · Fonds · 1931-1970

Fonds consists of three volumes of type-written memoirs by Dr. Margaret Strang Savage entitled "Life is an Adventure". The first two volumes chronicle her life growing up on a farm in Ontario, and her years as a doctor, missionary, and mother in the Peace River district and Cold Lake, Alberta. The third volume is a compilation of ten addresses given by Dr. Margaret Strang Savage in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It also contains some newsclippings about Dr. Savage, and a copy of the memorial service held in Cold Lake after her death, including a copy of the meditation. The fonds also consists of a letter written by Margaret Strang Savage on 11 January 1931, and sent to the Young People’s Society of Glenarm Presbyterian Church, Ontario. The letter details her activities as she began her medical missionary work in the Peace River District of Alberta.

Savage, Ella Margaret Strang
John Ross family fonds
CA ON00313 1998-5004 · Fonds · 1872-[195-?]

Fonds consists of records of the Rev. John Ross, his wife Anna Ross, and their daughter Elizabeth Ross Grace. The notes and writings of Elizabeth Ross Grace form the majority of the records in the fonds. The records of John Ross consist of a diary dated 21 March 1874 – 30 October 1874. The diary includes information about where he went, people he saw, biblical passages read, and meetings held. The records of Elizabeth Ross Grace consist of notes, drafts, resource materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings, diary entries, and personal mementos. The notes, drafts, and resource materials deal primarily with ecumenism and various aspects of church history including the disruption of 1844, the union of The Presbyterian Church in Canada in 1875, and Church Union of 1925. Photographs are of various members of the Grace family and places in India. The correspondence includes incoming and outgoing letters from colleagues, acquaintances, and Elizabeth Grace’s children. The newsclippings include published versions of Elizabeth Grace’s Letters-to-the-Editor and other items which were of interest to her. Integrated within the files of Elizabeth Ross Grace are also some writings of Anna Ross, the mother of Elizabeth Ross Grace and the wife of John Ross.

Ross, John (1821-1887)
Robert Malcolm Ransom fonds
CA ON00313 2000-5003 · Fonds · 1930-1995

Fonds consists of records related to the life and career of Mac Ransom which includes his education at Princeton and his language training at Berkeley, his mission work in China, as well as his ministry in Canada. Records include mementos, correspondence, sermons, reports, articles, newspaper clippings, and research materials. Fonds is comprised of six series: 1) Personal mementos; 2) Correspondence; 3) Sermons, messages, and other related material; 4) Course notes; 5) Lectures, speeches, and articles; and, 6) Reference resources.

Ransom, Robert Malcolm
Verne McNeely fonds
CA ON00313 1998-5001 · Fonds · 1909-1965

Fonds consists of correspondence, photographs, books, papers and articles of Verne McNeely. The records primarily relate to the life and career of Verne McNeely in China from 1909 to 1950, but also contain some writings from her later life in Canada. Documents include a file of letters written by Ms. McNeely from 1909 to 1919 and kept by one of her aunts; various circular letters sent out to friends and family; and several booklets she wrote documenting her life, work and travels. The fonds also consists of approximately 600 photographs. The majority are contained in two photo albums, dating from the early 1920s.

McNeely, Margaret Verne
CA ON00313 1998-5002 · Fonds · 1927-[198-]

Fonds consists primarily of sermons and addresses written by Rev. McLean. The sermons date from 1927 to the 1980s, and to a large extent the organization of the sermons was established by Rev. McLean. Notes on the back of the majority of the sermons give the date and location each sermon was delivered, and the date and location if it was re-delivered. Fonds also consists of photographs, personal mementos, a divine service book, his personal sermon register, prayers, notes, and orders of service from his guest preaching engagements across Canada and the United States of America.

McLean, James Lewis Walter, 1905-1998
Joseph McLelland fonds
CA ON00313 2003-5016 · Fonds · 1958-[199-?]

Fonds consists of some of the writings of The Rev. Dr. Joseph McLelland. The writings are comprised of seven journal articles, a book, and several papers - both published and unpublished. The articles are largely from the Canadian Journal of Theology and cover topics such as Calvin, pluralism, and the authority of the canon. The papers include two items on Peter Martyr Vermigli, as well as an address given at the convocation of the Taiwan Theological College in Taipei. The book is entitled “The Other Six Days: The Christian Meaning of Work and Property”.

McLelland, Joseph
Clare and Grace McGill fonds
CA ON00313 2004-5008 · Fonds · 1952-2000

Fonds consist of translated works, audio recordings, correspondence, reports, a study guide, and a collection of books, journals, and articles. Records document the life and mission work of Clare and Grace McGill in Taiwan among the Tayal people and, in particular, their translations of the New Testament, and hymns into the Tayal language. Translated works include notes, drafts, published material, and audio recordings. Correspondence includes letters to friends and family concerning their work and mission activities as well as reports to The Presbyterian Church in Canada General Assembly Office. Also in the fonds are reports and correspondence concerning a revival movement among the Tayal churches known as the Spirit Movement. Fonds also contains a study guide created by the McGills for use in Canadian churches to teach children about the McGills’ translation work and about the Tayal culture.

McGill, Clare Elliot, 1919-1996
Margaret MacNaughton fonds
CA ON00313 2004-5019 · Fonds · 1972-2004

Fonds consists of a photograph, slides, correspondence, orders of services, and Christian Education resources written, developed or edited by Margaret MacNaughton, as well as a biography, and articles about her work. The Christian Education resources are comprised of textual and audio-visual materials. Records predominantly document Margaret MacNaughton’s ordination and her involvement in developing Christian Education resources. The resources in the fonds include those developed for the United Presbyterian Church (The Presbyterian Church, USA) as well as those developed for the Board of Congregational Life of The Presbyterian Church in Canada.

MacNaughton, Margaret, 1925-2004
George Leslie MacKay fonds
CA ON00313 2006-5002 · Fonds · Photocopied 2006 (originally created 1871-1901)

Fonds consists of 12 volumes of bound photocopies of George Leslie MacKay’s personal diaries. The diary entries begin in 1871 as MacKay prepares to sail to Taiwan from San Francisco on the S.S. American and ends in 1901, shortly before his death in Taiwan. The diaries document MacKay’s life and work in Taiwan and also provide a description of the social and political situation in Taiwan during the late nineteenth century. He comments frequently about the weather and provides details about worship services, daily activities, family, friends, students, and acquaintances. The entries include MacKay’s decision to establish the mission in Tamsui; his efforts to gain fluency in both written and spoken Taiwanese; the training of his students; his work in rural areas preaching; providing medical care; the building and re-building of churches and hospitals; and his trips to Canada.

MacKay, George Leslie
David J. Lane fonds
CA ON00313 2005-5008 · Fonds · [192-?]-[196-]

Fonds is comprised of newspaper articles, correspondence, notes and sermons of the Rev. Dr. D.J. Lane. The sermons span most of Rev. Lane’s fifty year ministry. Almost all of the sermons are handwritten. While the majority of the sermons are dated, a few of the earlier sermons are missing dates; however, these were identified by Rev. Lane’s daughter as early sermons written prior to the 1930s

Lane, David J.
Charles Hay fonds
CA ON00313 2000-5008; 006-5016 · Fonds · [194-?]-1999

Fonds consists of records created or collected by Dr. Charles Hay which document his life and career as an educator and administrator at Knox College, Toronto, and as a minister of The Presbyterian Church in Canada (PCC). Fonds includes Dr. Hay’s assignments, papers, exams, and reference resource materials from his time as a student at the University of Toronto, and Knox College, Toronto. Records documenting his ministerial career include sermons, and orders of service. Records documenting his role as a theologian, educator, and college administrator include correspondence, reports, course materials, lecture notes, and manuscripts. Records also document Dr. Hay’s involvement on PCC and ecumenical committees including the Articles of Faith Committee, Committee to Abolish Capital Punishment, Refugee Advisory Committee, Inter-Church Committee on Public Education, and the Lutheran Reformed Dialogue.

Hay, James Charles
James Hannay family fonds
CA ON00313 2003-5009 · Fonds · 1834-1851, [189-?]

Fonds consists primarily of 43 sermons written by Rev. James Hannay between the years 1835 and 1851. The sermons, each of which has either a title or a biblical reference as a header, are contained in three loosely bound volumes. The majority of sermons were written and delivered during Rev. Hannay’s time as minister in Richibucto, New Brunswick. However, on many of the sermons there is also a second or third date noted from a time when Rev. Hannay had returned to Scotland. Included in the bound volumes are two addresses given by Rev. Hannay on the topic of temperance, delivered at the meetings of a temperance society, presumably in Richibucto. The fonds also contains two small typescript drafts on the history of Presbyterianism in New Brunswick written by James Hannay, son of Rev. Hannay.

Hannay, James
Goforth family fonds
CA ON00313 1973-5024; 997-5007; 003-5013; 005-5011 · Fonds · [190-?]-[198-?]

Fonds consists of one hand written note from Jonathan Goforth to Mr. McDonald; a sketch book containing transcriptions of inspirational poems and prose collected/written by Rosalind Goforth with illustrations by Mary Goforth Moynan; and, published materials by Jonathan and Rosalind Goforth. The published materials include several books by Rosalind Goforth; a book entitled Miracle Lives of China written by Jonathan and Rosalind Goforth; a pocket-size copy of the New Testament that belonged to Walter Oliver Goforth; a booklet entitled Gospel Triumphs in Manchuria by Jonathan Goforth and Rev. Allan Reoch; and an article by Jonathan Goforth entitled “Why I Believe the Bible is the Word of God” that appeared in the Sunday School Times.

Goforth, Jonathan
Helen Goggin fonds
CA ON00313 1999-5004; 007-5005 · Fonds · 1961-2007

Fonds consists of photographs, academic work, Christian Education resources, course materials, worship materials, workshop materials, and various other writings which document Dr. Goggin’s career as an educator in the field of Christian Education, a minister at Knox Presbyterian Church in Oakville, and professor at Ewart College and Knox College. Photographs include portraits of Dr. Goggin as well as photographs from her classes at Ewart College. Academic work includes essays and papers written by Dr. Goggin during the course of obtaining her BA, BD, and MEd, as well as her doctoral thesis and accompanying research materials. Christian Education resources primarily consist of materials created by Dr. Goggin and used for the Christian Education program at Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville, including "The Presbyterian Family Tree" and "The Book We Call the Bible". Resources focus on Church history, biblical criticism, and study skills. Course materials include session plans, handouts, course outlines, bibliographies, assignment sheets, notes, and articles for classes taught by Dr. Goggin at Ewart College and Knox College. Worship materials are comprised of sermons, litanies, orders of service, prayers and other worship related materials. Sermons delivered at Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville are predominant but also present are sermons delivered at Ewart College, funeral services, and at Knox Sixteen Presbyterian Church in Oakville. Worship materials also include litanies that were written for services at Knox Church, Oakville and Ewart College. Dr. Goggin taught several academic workshops including Faith in a Technological World, Religion in a Post Modern World, and the Elderhostle Programme on Faith Journeying. Materials from these workshops include session plans, notes, background materials, handouts, and questionnaires. The writings of Dr. Goggin are comprised of hymns, papers, book chapters, articles, letters to the editor, book reviews, article responses, and correspondence often relating to the publication of Dr. Goggin’s writings. Fonds also consists of correspondence, itineraries, reports, and a script for a slide presentation from Dr. Goggin’s participation in a exchange program between British and Canadian Christian Educators.

Goggin, Helen
James Drennan fonds
CA ON00313 1991-5037 · Fonds · 1946-1966

Fonds is comprised of the sermons of Rev. James Munce Drennan. Gaps exist but the sermons span his entire ministry both in Ireland and in Canada. Sermons are often undated and also without titles although scriptural references are provided.

Drennan, James Munce
Lillian Dickson fonds
CA ON00313 1997-5007 · Fonds · 1928-[199-?]

Fonds consists of bound volumes of Lillian Dickson’s outgoing letters, bound volumes of photocopied correspondence, newspaper clippings, poems, articles, books, photographs, slides, films, and sound recordings. Letters document the mission work of Lillian Dickson and her husband Rev. James Dickson in Taiwan and in Guyana but letters pertaining to Taiwan are predominant. The photographs, slides, films, and sound recordings document The Mustard Seed Inc., projects in Taiwan.

Dickson, Lillian
Charles L. Cowan fonds
CA ON00313 2003-5019 · Fonds · [195-?], 1952

Fonds consists of 13 sermons written by The Rev. Charles Cowan. Most of the sermons are hand-written, and are undated except for one, which was delivered in 1952. It is believed however that the sermons were probably delivered in the 1950s.

Cowan, Charles L.
Neil Gregor Smith fonds
CA ON00313 5000-SMA-STA; 973-5039; 004-5004 · Fonds · 1937-1969

Fonds consists of manuscripts, articles, lecture notes, sermons, orders of service, and newspaper clippings. Fonds is comprised primarily of the published writings of Neil Gregor Smith.

Smith, Neil Gregor
Wallace Little fonds
CA ON00313 2006-5001 · Fonds · 1967-1997

Fonds consists of a file of newsletters of the Knox College graduating class of 1962 entitled "The Silent Shewa" dating from 1962-1966 and 1987; and 13 scrapbooks created by Rev. Little from 1967-1972, and 1986-1997, containing newsclippings about the churches and congregational members that he served as well as newsclippings of his own family, and mementos.

Little, Wallace
Hugh MacMillan fonds
CA ON00313 1973-5029; 007-5012 · Fonds · [1924?]-[196-?]

Fonds consists of diaries; a book of poems, writings and newsclippings of Hugh MacMillan; a typescript biography of Dr. Gushue-Taylor written by Hugh MacMillan; a newspaper clipping in which Hugh MacMillan talks about Dr. Gushue-Taylor; a short paper entitled "Unmelon-like Rock"; a booklet written by Hugh MacMillan entitled "Youth in a Younger Church". The book was published by the Presbyterian Church in Formosa (Taiwan). The majority of the items in the fonds document Hugh MacMillan’s life and work in Formosa.

MacMillan, Hugh, 1893-1970