The papers of Nigel Renton document his longstanding commitment to Episcopal liturgical revision and governance. Significant materials include records of his service as a deputy to General Convention (1982–2006), and his involvement with the Standing Liturgical Commission, the Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, and the Association of Diocesan Liturgy and Music Commissions. Additional documentation reflects his formative work in liturgical experimentation at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Berkeley, and his writings for The Pacific Church News and Open. Together, the collection offers rare insight into the role of lay leadership in shaping Episcopal liturgy in the late twentieth century.

The Papers of Massey H. Shepherd, Jr. include materials pertaining to Shepherd’s personal life, his teaching career, and his many responsibilities as a priest for The Episcopal Church. Shepherd was a prolific writer and the collection contains a great deal of his research and written work, both published and unpublished. Also included is correspondence, printed material, and Church publications which reflect the wide range of Shepherd's interests as well as the many Church agencies and functions with which he was associated.