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- 1968-[ca.1972] (Creation)
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16 cm of textual records. -- 1 audio reel
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Kenneth H. Prior, 1899-? , was born in Hextable, Kent, England, and his family emigrated to Picton, Ontario in 1913. He studied at Toronto Bible College, Ontario Agricultural College, and the University of Alberta, where he graduated with a degree in Agriculture. While still a student, he served as a Presbyterian missionary in southern Saskatchewan, the North Thompson Valley of British Columbia, and the Peace River district of Alberta. On October 8, 1926 he married Pearl Mahaffey, 1894-? , a nurse employed at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. On the same day, Kenneth was ordained as a United Church minister, and the couple embarked on a career as missionaries in Africa. They served in Angola, 1925-1938, and Nigeria, 1938-1956, contributing to economic development, education, and health care. From 1956 to 1966 Kenneth served the United Church of Canada as Field Secretary to the Board of World Mission.
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Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Transferred from the Riveredge Foundation, 1981.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of two typewritten drafts of Kenneth Prior's autobiography, the second of which is illustrated with publication-quality maps and family photographs. Also consists of a sound recording of his lecture, "Caribbean Observations".
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No restrictions on access.
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Language and script notes
The material is in English.
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No finding aid.
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Title based on contents of records.
Note
Consists of Files 09.78 and 09.78 (00012171988), 11.98 to 11.100 (00012171990) from The Riveredge Foundation Collection, M-4843
Also consists of RCT-911-7 Tape 7 (00012232288)