Farewell for Rev. Ben Murata and his family
Farewell for Rev. Ben Murata and his family: Recto
Farewell for Rev. Ben Murata and his family: Verso
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Date: June 17, 1973 How to Interpret DateHow to Interpret Date
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Place: Vancouver, BC
Description: Photograph shows members of the Japanese-speaking congregation with their minister, Rev. Ben Murata, and his family. Also included are Rev. Gordon Laird (front row, far left) of the Metropolitan Council and Rev. Lawrence Sieber, Superintendent of Home Missions (front row, third from left).
Curatorial Note:
The Japanese-speaking congregation was worshiping at Renfrew United Church until they moved to St. Luke's United Church later in 1973.
Archives Control Number: BCCA_2_1098
Extra Information
Collection/Fonds Title: Pacific Mountain Regional Council Archives Reference CollectionRecord Title: Farewell for Rev. Ben Murata and his family Source
Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm
Location of Original: Box P-21
Captions/Inscriptions:
- Verso: "Japanese Issei United Church, Vancouver, BC, 1973. Farewell for the Rev. Ben Murata and his family
- front row, l. to r. Rev & Mrs. Gordon Laird, Rev. & Mrs. Laurie Sieber, Murata family, Rev. Gordon Imai"
Rights:
- Copyright holder: The United Church of Canada
- This image is intended for research and personal reference use only. For permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use this image, please email the Pacific Mountain Regional Council Archives.
People:
- Murata, Ben
- Murata family
- Imai, Gordon
- Laird, Gordon
- Sieber, L.G.
- Sieber, Mrs.
Subject(s):
- Members of the congregation
- Clergy--Ordained ministers
- Group portraits
- Church buildings--Exterior
- Children