Identity area
Identifier
Authorized form of name
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
Type
- Religious Organization
Contact area
Type
Address
Street address
Locality
Region
Country name
Postal code
Telephone
Fax
Note
Description area
History
The Archives of the Diocese of New Westminster was established in 1980.
Geographical and cultural context
Mandates/Sources of authority
Administrative structure
Records management and collecting policies
Mandate is to arrange and describe the official records of the Diocese of New Westminster, its Officers and Committees, and such other records deemed of historical value. Holdings include constitution and canons, Synod Journals, clergy documents and registers, subject cut files, diocesan officers and deaconess files, financial records, general correspondence files, legal records, parish files, personnel records, procedures manuals, records of the Bishops and diocesan officers, including the Legal Assessor, Registrar and Treasurer, records of program officers, including the Christian Education Coordinator, Communications Officer and Youth Ministry Coordinator, and records of Diocesan Council and various boards, committees and task forces. Also included are some personal collections and records of related organizations such as Anglican Church Women, Missions to Seamen, and Camp Artaban.
Buildings
Holdings
Total Volume: 180 m of text, approximately 1500 images, and approximately 250 sets of architectural plans
Inclusive Dates: 1859-2009
Predominant Dates: 20th century
Finding aids, guides and publications
Access area
Opening times
Until construction of a new building is completed and opened, no records are accessible.
Access conditions and requirements
Records are subject to the British Columbia Personal Information Privacy Act (PIPA)
Accessibility
The archives are fully accessible to those with mobility issues.
Services area
Research services
Photocopier, microfilm reader/printer are available for use for a small fee.
Reproduction services
Please consult the archivist.
Public areas
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised October 2009.
Revised by BCANS Coordinator, Nov. 7, 2010; July 7, 2014; Mar. 3, 2015; January 10, 2016.