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Ralph Connor, novelist and churchman

Rev. C.W. Gordon (Ralph Connor), right, with Dr. Francis Landey Patton, 1929.
Rev. C.W. Gordon (Ralph Connor), right, with Dr. Francis Landey Patton, 1929. Dr. Francis Landey Patton and Rev. C. W. Gordon (aka Ralph Connor), 1929 photo by Wide World · Wide World Photos · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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Charles William Gordon, born in Glengarry, Ontario, was a Presbyterian minister and pastor of St. Stephen’s Church in Winnipeg from 1894 to 1924. As “Ralph Connor” he entertained and instructed millions with novels, many about the settlement of western Canada. An ardent Canadian nationalist, he worked for causes such as temperance and help for immigrants, and his optimism reflected the views of many Canadians of his time.

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Gordon as described in his designation.

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Charles William Gordon (Ralph Connor) National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

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