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Series · 1880-1886, 1899-2001
Part of Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster fonds

Series consists of handwritten, printed or photocopied minutes, proceedings and reports of the sessions of the Synod. It includes: handwritten minutes books (1881-1882, 1899-1901); the first printed report of Bishop A.W. Sillitoe (1882); photocopied extracts of Synod proceedings; published in the Churchman's Gazette (1886-1891), Monthly Record (1893-1897), and The Work in the Far West (1898) periodicals; the Official Yearbook of the Diocese (1910); printed copies of the Journal of the Diocesan Synod; minutes and reports of Diocesan Commissions and Committees, such as: financial reports, report of the department of Stewardship to the fifty eighth session of the Synod; convening circulars, orders and services.

Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of New Westminster. Synod
Series · 1861-[1991?], predominant 1879-1987
Part of Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster fonds

Series consists of clergy records, letters of consecration of bishops' elections in Canada and throughout the world, letters of confirmation of election of bishops, appointments of diocesan officials, licensing declarations, letters testimonial of good behavior of clergy or "Bene Discessit", letters of ordination, letters of "Si Quis", extracts from the minutes of the House of Bishops, oaths of canonical obedience, oaths of allegiance, sentences of dedication, mandates of induction, notices of relinquishment and consecration of churches, and various other documents. Also includes Registrar's register of episcopal acts (1879-1909) consisting of transcriptions of notarial act for consecration of Bishop Sillitoe, declarations and oaths of clergy (1905-1937), and photocopy of clergy licenses register (1959-1991). The first volume contains only declarations of allegiance, declarations of canonical obedience, declarations against simony, and declarations to perform office (1905-1931).

Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of New Westminster. Synod