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CA PMRCA 01 · Series · 1923-1995
Part of Burrows family fonds

Series consists of records relating to the Rev. Frank Fidler’s ministry within the United Church of Canada, including his service as Boys’ Work Secretary for BC Conference (1928-1931); pastoral work at Bloor Street United Church in Toronto (1934-1940) and at Glebe United Church in Ottawa (1940-1949); and work at General Council as Secretary of the Christian Education Department (1949-1971). Also included are records relating to Marguerite Fidler’s involvement with the Woman’s Missionary Society. Record types include correspondence, research papers, conference planning materials, and publications.

CA PMRCA 02 · Series · 1928-1974
Part of Burrows family fonds

Series consists of photographs relating to Frank Fidler’s trip from Manitoba to British Columbia, and work within BC Conference as Boys’ Work Secretary (1928-1932). Series also includes photographs relating to Fidler’s work at General Council as Secretary of the Christian Education Department.

CA PMRCA 03 · Series · 1962-2010
Part of Burrows family fonds

Series consists of records relating to Burrows’ research and writing of two books: Healing in the Wilderness (2004) and Hope Lives Here (2010), which tell the history of United Church hospitals and Vancouver’s First United Church, respectively. Series contains 5 subseries: Healing in the Wilderness research material (1962-2006); Healing in the Wilderness interview recordings (1982-2002); Healing in the Wilderness photographs (1934-2005); Hope Lives Here research material (1964-2010); and Hope Lives Here photographs (1913-2010).

Burrows family memorabilia
CA PMRCA 04 · Series · 1961-1987
Part of Burrows family fonds

Series consists of records created by Joan Burrows relating to her work and interests in First United Church (Vancouver) and coastal communities.

Bob Burrows audio recordings
CA PMRCA 05 · Series · 1961-1967
Part of Burrows family fonds

Series consists of records relating to Bob Burrows’ ministry in Marine Missions and at First United Church in the context of its radio ministry. Record types include reel-to-reel sound recordings relating to the Thomas Crosby mission boat and the community of Hartley Bay.

CA PMRCA 06 · Series · 1960-1984
Part of Burrows family fonds

Series consists of records relating to Joan Burrows' participation in CGIT at Don Mills United Church (Toronto, Ont.); her leadership of CGIT groups at Ocean Falls and Alert Bay; and her participation on the Education and Students Committee and Native Indian Committee of BC Conference.

Burrows, Joan
Burrows family fonds
Fonds · 1923-2010

Fonds consists of records relating to the Rev. Bob and Joan Burrows and of Joan’s parents, the Rev. Frank and Marguerite Fidler. Includes the following series: Frank and Marguerite Fidler correspondence and other material (1923-1995); Frank and Marguerite Fidler photographs (1928-1974); Bob Burrows research material and interviews (1962-2010); Joan Fidler Burrows church leadership and committee materials (1960-1984); Burrows family memorabilia (1961-1987); Burrows family photographs (1991); and Bob Burrows audio recordings (1961-1967).

Burrows family