Sous-fonds consists of records relating to congregations, Indigenous ministries, hospitals, marine missions, boys' residences, theological student summer fields, and other mission-related activities. Record types include correspondence received and sent (copies); minutes; accounts; pay information; newspaper clippings; plans for building of mission boats and church buildings; reports of dedication ceremonies; lists of participants at summer fields; conference proceedings; mission boat crews; lists of properties; newsletters; annual reports; and ephemeral documents.

Fonds consists of the following series: Vital records (1930-1960); Marine mission records (1919-1948); Committee and institutional records (1897-1958); Financial records and fundraising (1923-1957); Correspondence files (1917-1960); Manuscripts and writings (1919-1951); Published and collected materials (1918-1959); and Photographs (1914-[ca. 1980]).

Fonds consists memoirs, photographs, and copies of correspondence associated with the R.W. Large Hospital in Bella Bella.

Exterior view of the hospital.

Surgical bed

Dr. Raynham and unidentified nurse posing with two infants.

Exterior view, in the snow.

Exterior view

Dr. Palmer stands outside entrance; totem pole is visible.

Exterior view

Exterior view

Exterior view, in the snow.

Series consists of records and reference materials relating to the Bella Coola General Hospital Board, the official opening of the new hospital building in 1980, and his review of a medical doctor’s memoir of an internship with Dr. George Darby in Bella Bella. Documents include correspondence, news clippings, historical notes, and a memoir.