Frame, Picture: Rev. James P. Rice

Photograph

Goulbourn Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

D2022.6.1.2

Description

Framed black and white photograph of Rev. James and Mrs. Rice and a small excerpt regarding their history with the Presbyterian Church in Goulbourn. Text by Elizabeth (Betty) Gordon from her book about St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Richmond Content warning: This image relates to the residential school system, which may be distressing to some viewers. Rev. James P. Rice served as principal of Red Deer Residential / Industrial School from 1903 to 1907. During this period, residential schools operated as part of a government- and church-run system that aimed to assimilate Indigenous children and eradicate Indigenous cultures and languages. These institutions caused profound harm to children, families, and communities and are now recognized as part of the cultural genocide of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. This photograph is preserved to support truth-telling and to acknowledge the Museum’s responsibility to document both the local and national histories connected to its collections. The inclusion of this image is part of ongoing efforts to confront the legacies of colonialism and to contribute to reconciliation through transparency and education. For further learning, please consult the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action (2015)

Context

Rev. James P. Rice served with the Presbyterian Church in Richmond and Stittsville c.1929-1936. Rev. J.P. Rice was appointed Principal of the Red Deer Residential / Industrial School from 1903-c 1907.

Collection

Artefact Collection: Digital

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Matted with photograph.

Transcription

"Richmond 1929-1936 Rev. James P. Rice - b [born] ca [circa] 1854 d [death] April 17, 1946 at Wilmore, Kentucky. Mr. Rice was a Methodist minister and at one period had been in charge of a residential school in Saskatchewan. This school was connected with a farm to help produce their own food. Before coming to Richmond he had supplied at Lala in the Muskoka District. He was received into the Presbyterian Church of Canada in 1930. He served in Richmond and Stittsville until he resigned September 30, 1936 at age 82 years. Mrs. Rice of Richmond was his third wife. They lived for a few years at Penmarvin in Paris, Ont., but after Mrs. Rice's death he went to Ashbury Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky where he engaged in Biblical and Literary studies up to his death. He compiled an "Ideal Index System" while there for the use of ministers and students. Internment was at Victoria Cemetery, London, Ont. He was survived by a son, Dr. Melville Rice, London, England and a brother, Edward of Lansing, Mich."

Language

English

Notes

Text by Elizabeth (Betty) Gordon from her book about St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Richmond

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Frame, Picture

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Frame

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Storage & Display Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Red Deer Industrial School

Related Places

Place

City

Richmond, Stittsville

Province

Ontario

Country

Canada

Copyright

Copyright Details

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