Identity elements
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Name and location of repository
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1909-1994 (Creation)
Extent
2.6 cu.ft. (7 boxes)
Name of creator
Administrative history
St. James Church was founded by several Americans in Florence, Italy in 1850 after the Tuscan parliament passed legislation permitting churches of other denominations. It was officially recognized in 1867.
The Church was originally meant to be a place of worship and community for English speaking people in Italy, but has moved to become a multilingual and multicultural congregation.
While St. James is a member of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, it maintains its own Board of Trustees. Together, the three boards (which also includes St. Paul’s Within-the-Walls in Rome, Italy) manage endowments for the churches in the convocation.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The records of the Trustees of the Board of St. James’ Church comprise administrative records, including the charter of incorporation and articles of association; estate and financial records; and printed and photographic materials. Also included are correspondence and financial records for the Friends of St. James, a group devoted to fund raising for the parish.
System of arrangement
Administrative Records, 1909-1989
Estate Records, 1956-1991
Financial Records, 1945-1994
Property Records, 1966
Printed and Photographic Material, n.d.
Friends of St. James, 1984-1987
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Access to Episcopal Church records is governed by the Archives Public Access Policy. Research requests must be submitted in writing.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
The Archives is able to respond to limited requests for reproductions subject to copyright restrictions, internal policy, and the condition of the source documents.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Records of the Convocation of American Churches in Europe, 1959-1973
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Description control element
Access points
Subject access points
Name access points
- Fay, Conner (Subject)
- Franklin, Jr., Lindley M. (Subject)
- Hill, Jeffrey (Subject)