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Dr. Robert McClure
Dr. Robert McClure

Dr. Robert McClure

Date9/12/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Dr. Robert McClure quips that the only gown he own's is a surgeon's, and is more used to shirt-sleeved informality of missionary clothes than that of moderator's elaborate regalia.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0066433F
    Robert McClure dies at age 91. Dr. Robert McClure, a medical volunteer to Third World nations, first lay moderator of the United Church of Canada and a missionary for change, has died at 91
    Robert McClure dies at age 91. Dr. Robert McClure, a medical volunteer to Third World nations, first lay moderator of the United Church of Canada and a missionary for change, has died at 91
    Gower, Patti
    4/22/1991
    Dr. Robert McClure, 75-year-old surgeon-missionary who was first layman chosen moderator of the United Church, is greeted by wife, Amy, today on retur(...)
    Dr. Robert McClure, 75-year-old surgeon-missionary who was first layman chosen moderator of the United Church, is greeted by wife, Amy, today on retur(...)
    Bull, Ron
    4/6/1976
    Planning to treat lepers in Southeast Asia when he retires, Dr. Robert McClure, 70, steps down this month as moderator of United Church. He spent 45 y(...)
    Planning to treat lepers in Southeast Asia when he retires, Dr. Robert McClure, 70, steps down this month as moderator of United Church. He spent 45 y(...)
    Geo, Mario
    1/4/1971
    Dr. Robert McClure, a medical missionary for 40 years, was elected moderator of the United Church of Canada in 1968. He is the first layman to hold the post
    Dr. Robert McClure, a medical missionary for 40 years, was elected moderator of the United Church of Canada in 1968. He is the first layman to hold the post
    Geo, Mario
    5/1/1969
    Dr. Robert McClure. We have hang-ups
    Dr. Robert McClure. We have hang-ups
    Geo, Mario
    1/4/1971
    Dr. Robert McClure. Family life in turmoil
    Dr. Robert McClure. Family life in turmoil
    Darrell, Dick
    9/11/1968
    Birthday portrait: Dr. Robert McClure, Canada's well-known medical missionary and former moderator of the United Church, wears the insignia of the Ord(...)
    Birthday portrait: Dr. Robert McClure, Canada's well-known medical missionary and former moderator of the United Church, wears the insignia of the Ord(...)
    Loek, Dick
    11/19/1980
    When Dr. Robert McClure, moderator of the United Church (right), recently said teenagers who marry while still at school should be supported by parent(...)
    When Dr. Robert McClure, moderator of the United Church (right), recently said teenagers who marry while still at school should be supported by parent(...)
    Darrell, Dick
    9/11/1968
    Dr. Robert B. McClure, Canada's legendary medical missionary and a former Moderator of the United Church of Canada
    Dr. Robert B. McClure, Canada's legendary medical missionary and a former Moderator of the United Church of Canada
    Loek, Dick
    9/30/1981
    Unconventional and Outspoken United Church moderator, Dr. Robert McClure, has spent last 40 years as missionary doctor in China, on the Gaza Strip, an(...)
    Unconventional and Outspoken United Church moderator, Dr. Robert McClure, has spent last 40 years as missionary doctor in China, on the Gaza Strip, an(...)
    Darrell, Dick
    9/11/1968
    Unconventional and Outspoken United Church moderator, Dr. Robert McClure, has spent last 40 years as missionary doctor in China, on the Gaza Strip, an(...)
    Unconventional and Outspoken United Church moderator, Dr. Robert McClure, has spent last 40 years as missionary doctor in China, on the Gaza Strip, an(...)
    Darrell, Dick
    9/12/1968
    Dr. Robert McClure
    Dr. Robert McClure
    Darrell, Dick
    9/12/1968