What's in the Archives?
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The Archives' collection of histories of the parishes of the diocese of Huron can appear in many forms: published books, booklets, pamphlets, bulletins or programs, or newspaper clippings. Some of the parish histories are written by individuals who take on the project on behalf of the church community, while other parishes form committees who share in the work of putting together a publication. Many are written to commemorate an important anniversary of the parish and its church. |
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| Some parish histories begin with a general history of the community, while others focus specifically on the history of the church building, including costs and additions, lists of memorials and gifts of the primary pieces of furniture and stained glass windows. Many of the more extensive histories include photographs of the exterior and interior of the church and members of the congregation participating in significant parish events, such as weddings and sod turnings. Parish histories may also include histories of church organizations, such as women's guilds and youth groups. An historical list of rectors, organists, and choir directors may also be noted in the publication. In some cases, more than one church was built and then rebuilt on the same site, and some histories chronicle the entire lifespan of a church, including its closing. Parish histories are arranged by community name within the archives. |
© Anglican Diocese of Huron Archives, 2005.