House of Bishops. Secretary Records

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GC-04-R0192

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House of Bishops. Secretary Records

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  • 1953-1984 (bulk 1967-1976) (Creation)

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4 cu.ft. (4 boxes)

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Scope and content

These records reflect the working papers of Bishop Scott Field Bailey during his tenure as Secretary of the House of Bishops and earlier records passed on to him in that position. Included are correspondence, information concerning bishops, and information pertaining to officers of the General Convention, committees and commissions, and the General Conventions of the years he was in office. Also included are magnetic tape recordings of all the annual meetings of the House of Bishops from 1970 to 1984.

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Correspondence and Related Materials, House of Bishops, Annual Meetings, 1959-1974
Correspondence, House of Bishops, 1967-1984
Information Concerning Bishops, 1953-1984
Officers of the General Convention, 1955-1975, 1983-1984
Committees and Commissions, 1967-1984
General Conventions, 1972-1982
House of Bishops, Annual Meetings, Magnetic Tape Recordings with Indexes, 1970-1984

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Access conditions

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

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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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