Identity elements
Reference Number
GC-04-R0001
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Fonds
Title
House of Bishops. Minutes
Date(s)
- 1804-1959 (Creation)
Extent
14.5 cu.ft. (36 boxes)
Name of creator
(1789-)
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This collection contains minutes of the House of Bishops meetings and special sessions.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically
Conditions of access and use elements
Access conditions
Access to Episcopal Church records is governed by the Archives Public Access Policy. Research requests must be submitted in writing.
Technical access
Rights and permissions
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 records and archives
House of Bishops. Pastoral Letters, 1808-1958
House of Bishops Committee Records, 1856-1946
House of Bishops Records, 1967-1972
House of Bishops Records, 1953-1984
Notes element
Specialized notes
- Abstract: The House of Bishops is made up of all actively serving bishops and those who have resigned their jurisdictions. Eligible members include all diocesan and assisting bishops elected or canonically appointed from the dioceses, area missions, and special jurisdictions of the United States and nineteen other countries, including a number of churches in Europe, Latin America, Taiwan, and Haiti. The House of Bishops meets in “interim” sessions between meetings of the General Convention and, acting in their pastoral and teaching mode, may explore issues of theological, social or mission concern. The House may not take any binding action, however, without the approval of the General Convention.