I have also posted the back of this postcard for you to read. The postcard was sent to Mrs Lulu Crandall of St. Paul's, The Dalles, and President of the Ladies Guild. The hand-writing is a bit hectic, but it gives you an idea of the challenge of archival description. Is anyone up for transcribing the message?
In honor of EDEO's Convention this weekend, I am featuring one of my favorite images from the EDEO's archives, and the only known photo in our collection of the 1912 Convocation of the Missionary District of Eastern Oregon. In fact, we don't have many group photos with Bishop Paddock (seated on the steps, center) in our collection. Of course, I will keep looking for Paddock-era records, especially Convocation/Convention Journals and the Oregon Trail Churchmen.
I have also posted the back of this postcard for you to read. The postcard was sent to Mrs Lulu Crandall of St. Paul's, The Dalles, and President of the Ladies Guild. The hand-writing is a bit hectic, but it gives you an idea of the challenge of archival description. Is anyone up for transcribing the message?
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As we enter Fall, 2015, here is one last group photo of the staff and students at the Ascension School Camp in Cove, Oregon (more to come next summer). There is no date attached to this image, but since Bp. Rusty is pictured, my guess is it's sometime in the mid-nineties. Can you identify some people, or even the year? Please share some of your memories of the end of the Ascension School Camp's season from this or any year.
The text on the back of this photograph is brief, and states, "Sunday School Cove 1906?". Perhaps one of you know if this date is accurate. It brings to mind a point about authenticity in archival description. I cannot tell you how many times we have debunked information written on the back of a historic photo at the History Museum of Hood River County. Sometimes photos are labelled or documented incorrectly by a descendant or museum worker, which can lead to inaccurate information when indexing or cataloging. When we're indexing photographs at the museum and an object's provenance is in question, we will explain that the information is speculative, so as not to confuse researchers. In this case, I would have written something like "believed to be a photograph of Sunday School in Cove, Oregon, c. 1906". Either way, this is a great photo. I have not seen many of the chapel from this time period.
Here is a shot of Cove, Oregon, c. 1890. Someone has identified Mt. Fanny in the distance. The name "Mabel Eaton McClain", and "Photo No. 11" is written on the back. The photo was taken and/or produced by Martin M. Hazeltine. Martin and his brother George operated a daguerreotype studio in San Francisco in the 1850s. Martin Hazeltine travelled extensively, photographing scenes throughout the Pacific Northwest. In 1885, he opened a studio in Baker City, Oregon, named "Hazeltine's Excelsior Studios". This is likely where Mabel McClain purchased a copy of the print. Can you identify any historic houses or landmarks in the photo?
Cove, Oregon is home to the Ascension School Camp and Conference Center. For an excellent history of Cove, check out this website, here. Next weekend, Bishop Michael Curry will be leading "Revive Us Again!" an Adult Education Camp at Cove. I will be in town working on the archives, and hope to see you there. Here is the traditional Ascension Summer School Camp group photo from 1966. If you attended the camp, please share some of your memories from that year. I know it is difficult to identify people with the smaller image. If you are interested in obtaining a jpeg copy, let me know and I will send you one.
Here is another view of St. Paul's Church in The Dalles, Oregon at 601 Union Street. This photo has no date on the back, but was probably taken in the early twentieth century.
Like many of you, I was saddened by the news of Bishop Rustin Kimsey's passing at his home in The Dalles, Oregon last night. Rusty was an amazing individual, a man who meant so much to so many people. I know how deeply he loved his family, friends, and church community. Rusty was an insightful, witty, and down-to-earth person. I admired the way that he made those around him feel loved, respected and cared for. He was truly a steward of the people.
Rusty was born in Bend in 1935, and went to school at the University of Oregon and Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He served as rector of St. Paul's Church in The Dalles in the seventies, and was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Eastern Oregon in August of 1980. Rusty retired in 2000 and briefly served as Bishop in Alaska and the Navajoland Area Mission. I was honored to interview Rusty for the Oral History Spotlight page last year. We talked a lot about the Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence Project, Coalition 14, and the Domestic Missionary Partnership, but Rusty also discussed his life, ministry, and experiences in the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon. I am really going to miss Rusty. I will never forget the wonderful dinner Anna and I shared with Rusty, Gretchen, Marilyn and Mark Roth at the Kimsey residence last year. Rusty, you will be so deeply missed. Read Part One and Part Two of my interview with Rusty Kimsey from March 25, 2014. Here is Rev. Louis L. Perkins' autobiography. Louis passed away February 15, 1993, just three days after his 91st birthday. Louis seemed like a fascinating individual. After reading his autobiography, please share any thoughts or memories you have of Louis. As the EDEO's first historiographer, Louis composed much of the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon's histories. Some of his titles include: "A History of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, "You've Come a Long Way Baby, 50 Years", and "The Centennial Story of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, La Grande, Oregon". The EDEO is grateful for the historical and archival efforts of Rev. Louis Perkins.
This photo has some wear and tear, but shows Bishop Rustin Kimsey's visit to St. Peter's Church in La Grande, Oregon. There is no date, but the back of the photo states that it is "1980 something". If you were at church this Sunday and/or in the photo, please share some of your memories of Bishop Kimsey's visit.
Here is Louis Perkins standing outside his office in Cove, Oregon. You can see the cross on top of the Cove Chapel in the background. Anyone care to guess a date?
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