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Copy of a handwritten speech dated September 25, 1994, written and signed by Margaret Irene Turner. The speech is for the United Church Women (UCW) group's Life Membership plaque. The speech also makes reference to Margaret Irene Turner's research with the Women's Missionary Society's (WMS) minute books.

Typed speech written by M. Irene Turner for the Senior Citizens Service at the Bradford United Church on June 27, 1993. The speech includes information on Margaret Irene Turner's involvement with the Church and on the memorial stained glass window made in honour of Clarence Edgar Brown.

Typed speech given by Margaret Irene Turner for Sunday Service at the Bradford United Church on June 25, 1995, including mentions of her family's involvement with the Methodist Church at Mount Pleasant and a story about "Caroline's quilt." Includes an attached handwritten "sequel" written and signed by Margaret Irene Turner, expanding on the story of the quilt.

Copy of a typewritten list of events related to the history of the Bradford United Church from 1872-1898, titled "HIGH-LIGHTS OF THE FOLLOWING YEARS."

A typewritten document, possibly for a speech, written and signed by Margaret Irene (Brown) Turner for the dedication of the memorial stained glass window in the Bradford United Church in honour of Clarence Edgar Brown, who was a member of the Church congregation and choir. The document includes some information on both Clarence Edgar Brown and the creation of the window.

An envelope to hold monetary donations to the Educational Society of the Methodist Church. The envelope is sealed but unsigned. It was stapled to a piece of paper with a printed label reading "PROBABLY TURN OF THE CENTURY" as part of a display inside of the Bradford United Church.

Typed and printed history of Methodist preachers and congregations in the Bradford West Gwillimbury area up to the building of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Pasted onto a pink decorative background. Originally part of a display in the Bradford United Church.

Handwritten notes detailing a timeline of events relating to the Bradford United Church in the 1980s and 1990s. Margaret Irene Turner's initials appear multiple time throughout the notes.

A copy of "Service Book for the use of the people" published in 1969by the Committee on Worship of the United Church of Canada. The front of the book contains a paper book label stating the book was presented to the Bradford United Church by Jean E. Gordon, "in loving memory of her parents William T. & Lena E. Clubine." The top edge has remnants of a "Bradford United Church" stamp.

Copy of a Family Bible printed in 1880, with custom-ordered embossed leather binding, with gilt decoration on front. Pasted on the inside of the front cover is a leather book label with gilt lettering that reads: " Presented to the Mount Pleasant Branch of Christ Church by the junior members of the church as a token of affectionate remembrance of a dear friend". This is likely in reference to Ena Stoddart, who moved away from the area after her marriage in 1888. This is likely the Bible that was presented in her honour, as reported in The Witness. The book contains many engraved illustrations, including a coloured frontispiece. At the back there is a board for family portraits, decorated with illumination and with the portrait spots left empty. The edges of the text block are also gilded.