General Convention. Sermons

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Reference code

GC-07-R0005

Name and location of repository

The Archives of the Episcopal Church

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Fonds

Title

General Convention. Sermons

Date(s)

  • 1786-1915 (Creation)

Extent

1.6 cu.ft. (4 boxes)

Name of creator

Registrar of General Convention
(1853-)

Administrative history

Beginning in 1841, General Convention recognized the need for a person, chosen by the House of Bishops, to procure and maintain all the Journals of the proceedings and record the time and place of the consecrations of all bishops. At the time, the Librarian of the General Theological Seminary was chosen to be the “Register of the House of Bishops”. It wasn’t until 1853 that a Canon was officially passed establishing a Registrar of the General Convention, with the Rev. John Henry Hobart elected to fill the position.

In 2012, Canon I.1.5 was amended, stipulating that the Secretary of the General Convention would act as the Registrar going forward.

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Scope and content

This collection comprises printed sermons delivered at General Convention, the consecration of bishops, and on special occasions to various dioceses, including funerals and diocesan conventions.

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Printed Sermons, delivered at General Convention, 1786-1859
Printed Sermons, delivered at the consecration of bishops, 1841-1905
Printed Sermons, Miscellaneous, 1830-1915

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Conditions governing access

Access to Episcopal Church records is governed by the Archives Public Access Policy. Research requests must be submitted in writing.

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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.

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  • English

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