Aimee Semple McPherson, 1890-1944

Known as Sister Aimee or Sister, Aimee Kennedy Semple McPherson, was a Pentecostal evangelist and media celebrity in the 1920s and 1930s, famous for founding the Foursquare Church. She was born on a farm near Salford, Ontario and pioneered modern media in religious services, using radio to draw on the growing appeal of popular entertainment and incorporating stage techniques into her weekly sermons at Angelus Temple, an early megachurch in Los Angeles, California.

A biography of Aimee

An excerpt from 'Outstanding Women of Oxford County' detailing the fascinating life of the faith leader. Searchable.

Aimee & the Foursquare Gospel

A promotional bulletin from Aimee's Angelus Temple

Aimee Newspaper clippings

A collection of local newspaper clippings related to the life of the evangelist. Searchable.

Aimee Semple McPherson bibliography

A linked bibliography detailing published resources within the collection of Oxford County Library.

Aimee's Funeral Tribute, 1944

An order of service of Aimee's Memorial.

Family history of Aimee Kennedy

An excerpt from a detailed genealogy, including family charts of the Kennedy & McPherson families by Daniel Epstein.

The History of the Oxford County Library: A Timeline

This illustrated timeline covers the origins of the OCL and its progress since 1965.

The Smales & Kennedys of Ingersoll by Ernest G. Booth

Searchable Table of Contents for this family history work, featuring Aimee Kennedy Semple McPherson