Early stages in construction of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, designed and built by Father Ruh between 1935-1940. Many of the parishioners had been known to Father Ruh when he served them in Mountain Road, Manitoba, before they migrated to Ontario.

Grimsby, Ontario.

"Dear Father! This is how our church in St. Catharine’s is looking in a photo taken in July. Hoping you will be happy with it." Early stages in the construction of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church. The photo was sent to Father Ruh who designed the church.

St. Catharines, Ontario.

Addressed to: "Father Ruh, Post Office, Cook’s Creek, Manitoba, Can." Message: "Dear Father, Landed safely, I am praying every day and will keep on praying like you told me to. Love Alex Spelchuk." Photo postcard sent to Father Ruh.

Windsor, Ontario.

Typescript in Ukrainian under the photo on the album page: "Reception in St. Catharine’s [sic]." Father Ruh sits in the centre of the photo with Bishop Isidore Borecky left of him, during a fundraising tea organized by the women’s committee and former parishioners of Father Ruh, in a drive to build the Grotto in Cook’s Creek. Several teas were held.

St. Catharines, Ontario.

Ukrainian typescript under the photo on the album page reads: "Bishop Borecky is speaking at the banquet in honour of Father Ruh." Father Ruh is seated in the centre of the photo. Bishop Isidore Borecky stands to the left, commending Father Ruh during a banquet held in his honour before his departure for Europe to visit his family.

Toronto, Ontario.

Ukrainian typescript under the photo on the album page reads: "Hundreds of members of the community, along with the clergy, sing long life and happiness." Father Ruh stands in the centre of those at the table, with his head bowed, and Bishop Isidore Borecky stands left of him, during the banquet given in Father Ruh’s honour before his departure for Europe to visit his family.

Toronto, Ontario.

"St. Mary’s Church and School, London, Ont."

"R.C. Church and School, Oshawa, Ont., Canada." Colour retouched photo postcard.

"Ontario Ladies College, Whitby, Ont." Colour retouched photo postcard.

"High and Public Schools, Norwood, Ont."