File consists of documents outline Fleming's ideas about the weak points in the mission as it was, and his proposals for an effective re-organization. Includes list of Christmas communicants (Lake Harbour 1911) and register of baptisms at Lake Harbour 1912-1915 by the Rev.J.W, Bilby [baptisms include original names and new baptised names and family relationships]
The Right Rev. John Cragg Farthing (1861-1947) was Bishop of Montreal (Fifth), 1909-1939.
Scope and Content
Reel 2 - Microfilm consists of Incoming letters and Outgoing letterbooks of the Right Rev. John Cragg Farthing, Bishop of Montreal, May 1909-July 31, 1910.
Finding Aids
Finding aid available. See Microfilm collections - Diocese of Montreal.
File consists of general correspondence between Fleming and and the Canadian Government, including topics of administration, schools, hospitals, and funding requests.
File consists of correspondence with Commissary Stringer of the Diocese of Mackenzie River. It contains telegrams and a lengthy and detailed memo by Stringer for Fleming's use on a summer visit to the Diocese of Mackenzie River and the Arctic coast.
File consists of "Diary of Journey by Kumotik and Dog-team from Kingmeroo to Signia and back" and includes entries, notes, diagrams, maps and information on various aspects of Eskimo life.