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Artefacts in Archives Series : Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Heart War Memorials

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Barbara Vesey England and Wales Provincial Archivist, Society of the Sacred Heart On the campus of Digby Stuart College at the University of Roehampton there is a War Memorial that is distinctive in having been erected several months before the war ended, in May of 1918. The Memorial is also unusual in that some of those … Continue reading Artefacts in Archives Series : Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Heart War Memorials

Artefacts in Archives Series: Unlocking a door to the past – The Key to St Peter’s Church, Birmingham

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By Naomi Johnson : Naomi is the curator archivist for the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, maintaining the historic collections and buildings of the diocesan seminary, St Mary’s College Oscott and the archives of the Archdiocese, housed at St Chad’s Cathedral. I often joke to visitor’s at St Mary’s College, Oscott, that the Pugin designed ceremonial … Continue reading Artefacts in Archives Series: Unlocking a door to the past – The Key to St Peter’s Church, Birmingham

Job Advert: Project Archivist – Methodist Missionary Society Archive

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Fixed term to 31 August 2022  £27,000 pa  The Methodist Church is seeking a Project Archivist to help the existing Archivist leading the project to complete the appraisal of an archive of largely, but not exclusively, twentieth-century missionary records and other items. Applicants should have a postgraduate archive qualification and preferably experience in the context … Continue reading Job Advert: Project Archivist – Methodist Missionary Society Archive

Re-Opening Details

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Below you will find the dates of re-opening of Catholic Archives and Institutions. Please check with the organisation directly if pre-booking or restrictions apply. If you would like your details added to the list, please email us at Catholicarchivesociety@gmail.com Downside Abbey Church - Monday 17th May; Details can be found here Downside Abbey Archives - … Continue reading Re-Opening Details

Central Congregational Archive of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God (SMG)

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The primary function of the SMG archive service is to preserve the central heritage collections, library and archives of the congregation, as the memory of the congregation and its works, guided by the norms and standards of the archival profession and other approved standards and international guidelines where they are applicable; to facilitate access to … Continue reading Central Congregational Archive of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God (SMG)

JOB ADVERT: MEDICAL MISSIONARIES OF MARY

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SEEKING PROFESSIONAL ARCHIVIST TO JOIN OUR TEAMJob Title: ArchivistSalary: As per Archives and Records Association (ARA) recommended rates.Length of Contract: Initial FTC contract for two years, possible permanent placement after initial contract.Role location: MMM Beechgrove, Drogheda, Co. LouthHours: Negotiable The Organisation:The Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMM) is an International Missionary Congregation of women religious founded … Continue reading JOB ADVERT: MEDICAL MISSIONARIES OF MARY

Forging a New Vision for Religious Archives

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Thursday, May 6, 2021 9 a.m. Pacific                 12 Noon Eastern            5:00 p.m. GMT The ARCC (Archival Resources for Catholic Collections) Educational Resources Working Group will host its first webinar to revisit the importance and enduring value of Catholic religious archival collections. Speakers will address the significance of archives for preserving community identity and religious men … Continue reading Forging a New Vision for Religious Archives