Chinnis, Pamela. Papers

PP-00-R0362

The Archives of the Episcopal Church

Fonds

Chinnis, Pamela. Papers

• 1920-2000 (bulk 1985-2000) (Creation)

11.5 cu.ft. (10 boxes)

Pamela Pauly Chinnis was a pioneering lay leader in The Episcopal Church and the first woman to serve as President of the House of Deputies (1991–2000). After joining the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, D.C. in 1948, she became her parish’s first female warden and went on to leadership at every level of the church, including President of the 1976 Triennial Meeting of Episcopal Church Women, Vice-President of Province III (1979–1985), member of the Executive Council, and delegate to the Anglican Consultative Council. Known for her advocacy of women’s ordination and under-represented groups, she was widely respected for her inclusive, faith-driven leadership.

The collection comprises the personal and professional papers of Pamela Pauly Chinnis, primarily from her time serving as President of the House of Deputies from 1991-2000. It includes speeches, sermons, writings, correspondence, notes from various committees served on, and notes from various conventions and conferences attended. Within the Subject Files are numerous files on women’s participation in The Episcopal Church. Also included are family photographs and personal papers dating back to Chinnis’ youth, as well as some professional papers from the 1980s.

General Convention and Interim Bodies, 1985-2000
American Consultative Council , 1986-2000
Speeches, Sermons, Addresses, and Authored Writings, 1968-2000
Correspondence, 1986-2000
Subject Files, 1967-2000
Biographical, 1942-2000
Audio/Visual, 1920-2000

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• English

• Episcopal Church Women
• House of Deputies
• Women in lay ministry
• Women's ordination

• Chinnis, Pamela (Subject)