Retiring Fund for Deaconesses. Records Retiring Fund for Deaconesses Women in ministry Deaconesses Pension benefits Women's ordination Jackson, Margaret McLaughlin Zielinski, Frances Mancini, Jean The records of the Retiring Fund for Deaconesses (RFD) comprise correspondence, minutes, printed material, financial documents, and reports that originated primarily in the files of Margaret Jackson, who served as the Secretary (1967-1982) and as a member of the Board of Directors (1982-1984). The correspondence reflects the devotion of women nurturing a community of former colleagues, a considerable portion of which documents the deaconesses’ position on the ordination of women as deacons and priests. 1927-1986 2 cu.ft. (6 boxes) http://localhost:8084/ao-00-r0288 AO-00-R0288 eng Access to Episcopal Church records is governed by the Archives Public Access Policy. Research requests must be submitted in writing.