Material Type

Photograph

Date Range

March 26, 1964

Description Level

Item

Physical Description

Black and white photograph

Physical Condition

Good

History Biographical

Widely known as "Canon Middleton" he was officially an archdeacon in the Anglican Church of Canada who, for decades, was in charge of the St. Paul Residential School on the Blood Reserve north of Cardston, Alberta. His keen interest in Waterton Lakes National Park led him to encourage his fellow Rotarians to propose the establishment of the world's first international peace park (Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park) which became a reality in 1932. Middleton also was the driving force behind the establishment of Waterton's first church, All Saints Anglican Church, in 1928. When he died, three funeral services were held: one in Fort Macleod, one in Cardston and one in Waterton Lakes National Park. He was also made a Kainai chief and members of the chieftainship participated in his funeral. He was died March 22, 1964 and was buried in the Waterton cemetery in March 26,1964.

Acquisition Source

Lethbridge Herald

Scope and Content

The funeral procession for Rev. Canon Samuel Middleton at the Waterton cemetery. Native men carry the casket (clockwise: Dan Weasel Fat, ?, David Healy, ?, Harvey Tailfeathers, John Healy. Herman Linder, Albert Swinarton (Waterton businessman), Gooderham (?) and Ernie McFarland (carrying the deceased's headdress), are all wearing headdresses and following behind.

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

19760215033

Collection

Archive

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