Archdeacon Thomas Henry Canham Papers
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- Dates of Material
- 1880-1934
- Material Type
- microfilm
- Extent
- 2 reels
- Exposure
- negative
- positive
- Dimensions
- 16 mm
- Administrative / Biographical History
- The Rev. Thomas Henry Canham studied at the Church Missionary Society College at Islington, England and was ordained priest in 1880. He served at Portage La Prairie, Manitoba (1881-1882), St. Matthews Mission, Peel River, McKenzie River, N.W.T. (1882-1887), St. James Mission, Lower Yukon River (1888-1892), Tukudh Mission (1888-1891), St. Andrew, Selkirk, Yukon (1892-1910), St. Saviour, Carcross, Yukon (1910-1922), and Archdeacon of the Yukon (1892-1924). His English-Wood Indian vocabulary was published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (S.P.C.K) in 1898. His work in the north was shared by his wife, Charlotte Sarah French Canham (m. 1886).
- Scope and Content
- Reel 1 - A. Documents; B. Letters; C. Articles; D. Diaries (1-39)
- Reel 2 - D. Diaries (39 cont'd - 43); E. Photographs; F. Sermons; G. Translations
- Finding Aids
- Finding aid available.
- Related Fonds
- Thomas Henry Canham fonds
- Personal Name
- Canham, Thomas Henry, 1852-1947
- Geographic_name
- Yukon
- Originals and Reproductions
- GSA holds originals microfilmed.
- Accession Number
- Mf 78-2