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Robert William Dyer journals
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- Dates
- 1841-1884
- Format
- microfilm
- Extent
- 1 reel
- Exposure
- negative
- Dimensions
- 16 mm
- Biographical Sketch
- Robert W. Dyer (1808-1887), a proponent of Dr. Andrew Bell's monitorial system of teaching, was schoolmaster of Greenspond School, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland, 1840-1859. He was also a missionary and farmer at Cascumpeque Mission in Alberton, P.E.I., 1859-1884.
- Scope and Content
- Microfilm consists of the diary journals from Dyer arranged in chronological order with excerpts pertaining to his career and interactions with people while employed at Greenspond School, 1841-1859 and the Cascumpeque mission in Alberton, 1859-1884.
- Personal Name
- Dyer, R.W. (Robert William), 1808-1887
- Subject
- Anglican Church of Canada - Clergy - Biography
- Anglican Church of Canada - Missions - Biography
- Church schools
- Geographic Name
- Newfoundland
- Prince Edward Island
- Originals and Reproductions
- GSA has the originals. See M59-3 R. W. Dyer fonds
- Accession Number
- Mf 87-4