Item 2023-12-01/5 - Rev. and Mrs. Norman

One framed photograph, black and white.

Kept in the Bradford United Church for an unknown number of years until 2023.

Donated to the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives by trustees of the Bradford United Church in late 2023.

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.)."

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AR 8.4

Rev. Norman's letters and presentations were reported on in local newspapers.

RAD, ISAD

Updated March 4, 2024.

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