The photographic directory of members consisted of two binders of photographs attached to construction paper, with the names of parishioners written on the paper. Pages appear to have been created for every member of the church but not all pages have photographs attached. The directory was originally divided into three three-ring binders (28 x 29 cm each): the first for parishioners with last names A to J, the second for last names from K to O, and the third for last names from P to Y. In order to preserve the photographs safely, the photographs and sheets of paper were removed from the binders and placed in files in alphabetical order as follows: File 1: A-E, File 2: F-J, File 3: K-Mc, File 4: Me-R, File 5: S-Y, File 6: To Be Identified. The approximate date that the photographs were taken is 1985, based on information provided by parishioners in 2020.
St. Peter's Cathedral Church
The photographs show the clergy and choir of St. Peter's Cathedral, as well as trustees and church wardens. The image was taken for the jubilee of 1919. Names are shown from left to right. Top row: C.K. Tidmarch, Harry Stewart, R.L. Cotton, J. J. Enman, Michael Durbas, Reverend W.K. Cox, Reverend T.H. Hunt, Reverend A.E. Andrew, Walter Hyndman, W.E. Cotton, W.E. Enman, William Harris, Ernest Hine, Percy Boyce. Middle row: F.R. Foster, L.W. Watson, Arthur Clarke, William G. Hogg, Reverend C.R. Harris, C.A. Simpson, Right Reverend Bishop Osborne, H.M. Simpson, Reverend J.V. Young, J.O. Hyndman. Bottom row: L.E. Brecken, Frank Barlow, Fred Hine, Robert Acorn, Harold McInnis, Alt. Peardon, Ivan Williams, Merill Crockett, Reverend Canon Simpson, William Barlow, Fred Brady, Chas Worth, William Whitlock, Walter Collier, Robert Hyndman, W.L. Cotton.
The photographs show the interior of St. Peter's Cathedral at night during a service with a full congregation. Photographs A B and C are taken from the balcony while Photograph D it taken is from the floor. Photographs A B, C, and D have been scanned. It is presumed, but not confirmed, that all the photographs are from the same service.
The sixteen photographs show the interior of St. Peter's Cathedral being painted, from various angles. The different shots show different unnamed workers, as well as the risers and painting equipment. Only images 0236 A-F have been scanned.
The photographs show the interior of St. Peter's Cathedral, showing the altar and extensive flower arrangements. Pews are present so the picture must have been taken after 1926.
The photograph (PHOTO 0041A) shows St. Peter's Cathedral's memorial stained glass window. A newspaper clipping on the back of the image (PHOTO 0041B) explains that this stained glass window was installed in memory of Daniel Hodgson and his wife Margaret Leah, who passed away in 1883 and 1878 respectively. The exact date of the photograph is not known.
The album appears to have been put together by Reverend Canon E. M. Malone. The photographs show the following:
Photograph [a]: exterior of St. Peter's Cathedral in winter -- the annotation on the inside cover of the album notes "Big Storm 1952"
Photograph [b]: a collection of African violets on a table -- the annotation on the back notes "Rectory, my violets 1952"
Photograph [c]: interior of the rectory with Christmas cards on display -- the annotation on the back notes "Rectory 1951 Christmas"
Photograph [d]: exterior of St. Peter's Cathedral in winter -- the annotation on the back notes "Rectory St. Peter's" but the rectory is only seen in the distance
Photograph [e]: exterior of St. Peter's Rectory in winter with a man standing on the entrance stairs -- the annotation on the back notes "Rectory" -- the man appears to be Canon Malone
Photograph [f]: exterior of St. Peter's Cathedral in winter -- the annotation on the back notes "St. Peter's Cathedral"
Photograph [g]: a collection of African violets on a table in the sunshine -- the annotation on the back notes "Rectory"
Photograph [h]: photograph of four people sitting outside having a picnic lunch at a table -- the annotation on the back notes "Cavendish May 24/50, Bishop Waterman, Ethel MacNutt, Janet Elwin, I took snap." It is presumed the photographer was Canon Malone.
The photographs were contained in an envelope stamped on the front with the following: "If not called for in five days return to S. N. Kays 87 Pownal St. Charlottetown, P.E.I." Additional writing on the envelope also provides descriptive information about the contents, as follows: "Photo films of St. Peter's Cathedral. 1. Chapel Altar 2. Church Interior 3. Church Exterior 4. High Altar 5. Chapel Interior 6. Church and Chapel 7. Old Exterior. To be kept."
The postcard is of the nave and chancel; it matches negative No. 2. In envelope No. 3 there is one negative, in No. 4 there are two negatives. No. 5 was catalogued separately as Photo 440. In No. 6 there is one negative, in No. 7 there are two negatives.
The photographs show cemetery renovations: Tree removal, tree trimming, and ground clearing
The photographs show the dedication of the new church hall for St. Peter's. People in the photographs have been identified as:
Photo A Father Peter Harris
Photo B: Left to right: Father David Harris, Bishop Fred Hiltz, Father Peter Harris
Photo C: Left to right: Rory Francis, Edgar MacDonald, Bishop Fred Hiltz,
Father Peter Harris, Father David Harris and Charles Williams.
According to information provided to the Archives by Father Peter Harris via email on 23 September 2019, the time frame for demolition of the old hall and construction of the new hall was as follows: "On Sunday April 18, 2004, a 'closing of the old hall' event was held after the church service. We gathered in the old hall for one last time, prayers were said and we all said 'farewell' to the old hall. Over the next three weeks, the demolition company performed to process of removing windows, wires, plumbing, glass, etc. Tuesday 11 May 2004 was the actual day of demolition of the structure. Some of us watched from the back stoop of the Church House, as the machine with the wrecking ball and mechanical jaws performed the actual taking down of the structure. By 4 pm, our old hall had been reduced to a pile of rubble. Over the next few days trucks picked up and carried away all the rubble, and then the construction of the new hall began. By early October the hall was almost complete and usable. The Dedication of the new Hall was Sunday 24 October, 2004. Bishop Hiltz was with us for this special event."