Adrien Morice fonds. 1891-1930.

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Adrien Morice fonds. 1891-1930.

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The fonds consists of proofs of Morice's autobiography Fifty Years in Western Canada (1931) and five letters to Dr. Robert Bell, relating primarily to Morice's writings, particularly Indian legends.

65 p.

University of British Columbia Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7781601

University of British Columbia Library

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Morice, A. G. (Adrien Gabriel), 1859-1938

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Father A.G. Morice was a priest of the Oblate Order who served as a missionary to the Chilcotin Indians until 1885 when he was sent to Fort St. James, Stuart Lake. While at the Indian missions, Morice invented a syllabary for the Dene languages and printed catechisms and prayer books in those languages. A prolific writer, Morice's many works included histories of Western Canada and the Catholic Church. From the description of Adrien Morice fonds. 1891-1930. (University of British Col...

Bell, Robert R. (Robert Roy), 1945-

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Robert Bell was born in Ireland of Scottish ancestry. He came to New York in 1847. His sons ran R. W. Bell & Co. and Bell Brothers of Buffalo, N.Y. Robert's farm, Pear Valley" had 1500 trees and 46 varieties of fruits. He won many awards for farm produce and animals. He was one of the founders of the United Presbyterian Church. From the description of Ledger. (Rochester Museum & Science Center). WorldCat record id: 779476764 Gray Mansion, the subject of the original ...