Fonds F3079 - John Douse fonds

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John Douse fonds

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CONTENT WARNING: This material has been flagged as being potentially harmful. It may contain racism, sexism, colonial attitudes and/or ableism. Archive staff have been notified and we are undergoing a review process of this material in order to accurately describe and include any warnings necessary.  

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CA ON00340 F3079

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  • [1820?]-1891 (Creation)
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    Douse, John, 1801-1886

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20 cm of textual records

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(1801-1886)

Biographical history

John Douse (1801-1886) was a Wesleyan Methodist minister and administrator. Born in Hull, England, Douse migrated to Canada as a missionary to Indigenous peoples in 1834. He was received on trial and ordained in 1834-1835 at Grand River. He served some of Ontario's largest and most prestigious Wesleyan Methodist charges, including the St. Clair Mission (Sarnia Township) for five years. He was also a Chairman of Districts and a long-time treasurer of the Superannuated Ministers' Fund.

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This material forms part of the General Council program of the United Church of Canada Archive.

Scope and content

Fonds consists of memoirs, 1826; journals, 1826-1884; correspondence, 1833-1891; manuscripts of hymn book, n.d.; manuscript history of treatment of Indians by early Europeans, n.d.; lecture notes, 1820; Mohawk vocabulary, 1829, 1834; Rules of the Methodist Society, Mohawk and English, 1835; essay, 1831.

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  • English

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    Microfilm copy available on 1 unverified microfilm reel (positive and negative).

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    Open

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    1986.088C

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    1996.140C

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    2017.032C/TR

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    Anti-Oppressive Description policy and guidelines, 2022

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    This record was changed on October 27, 2023 by Laura Hallman in accordance to the UCCA policy on inclusive description.

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