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Local History Collection Bradford West Gwillimbury Bradford United Church
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Rev. and Mrs. Norman

Framed photograph of Rev. Dan. Norman and his wife, Mrs. Norman. Rev. Norman was a missionary in Japan, whose missionary trips were funded in part by Methodist Congregations in Bradford. He sometimes sent letters or gave presentations in the area about his work in Japan.

Writing on the back of the frame in green is partially rubbed off, with the illegible words replaced in pencil. It reads: "Rev Mr. Norman visited Schomberg in 1924 and was entertained by Mr. + Mrs. Skinner. His last visit." Additional writing underneath in pencil reads: "PICTURE OF:- REV. DAN. NORMAN & HIS WIFE, MISSIONARY TO JAPAN. SUPPORTED BY THE EPWORTH LEAGUES OF THE BRADFORD DISTRICT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH. (IN WHICH SCHOMBERG METHODIST CHURCH HAD A LARGE PART.)."

Bradford United Church

Rev. Karen de Jong-Dermann

Colour photograph of Reverend Karen de Jong-Dermann taken inside the Bradford United Church by a stained glass window. Handwriting in blue ballpoint pen on the back reads: "Rev. Karen de Jong-Dermann B.A.M Div. Th.M. Minister Bradford United Church 2000-2006"

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Rev. Kerrie Perry

Colour photograph of Reverend Kerrie Perry taken inside the Bradford United Church by a stained glass window. Handwriting in blue ballpoint pen on the back reads: "Rev. Kerrie Perry B.A.M. Div. | Pastoral and Visitation Minister | Bradford United Church 2006."

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Rev. Thelma Arnott

Colour photograph of Reverend Thelma Arnott taken inside the Bradford United Church by a stained glass window. Handwriting in blue ballpoint pen on the back reads: "Rev. Thelma Arnott Minister Bradford United Church 2006/2007"

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Service Book for the use of the people

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.

Jean Gordon

Site Plan for an addition to the Bradford United Church

Copy of a sketch of the site plan of a proposed addition to the Bradford United Church, dated November 22 1979. A few handwritten notes are written in ballpoint pen. This is likely the sketch mentioned in the Application for Minor Variance included in the same donation.

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Speech for Senior Citizens Service, June 27 1993

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.

Margaret (Irene) Turner

Speech for Sunday Service, June 25 1995

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.

Margaret (Irene) Turner

Stained glass window pane (green)

A stained glass window pane, coloured green. Made in a pointed arch shape, with wooden tracery/framing. Part of the original stained glass windows of the Bradford United Church that were removed to make room for new donated stained glass in the late 20th century.

Bradford United Church

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