We have been adding to the Archives Directory and the following services have provided details recently: Douai Abbey Library & Archive Leeds Diocesan Archives Northampton Diocesan Archives In addition, we have been expanding on the information contained in the archives directory to include details about collecting policies, see for example Jesuits in Britain Archives and … Continue reading Archives Directory
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Making sense of a complex collection
The Archives Assistant of the Jesuits in Britain Archives is currently studying alongside her position for a professional qualification in Archives and Records Management. Having the practical experience to complement the theory and principles taught on the course is invaluable, however, as many of the CAS members will know the reality of tasks such as … Continue reading Making sense of a complex collection
New collection at Douai
Recently the English Carmelite nuns of Darlington, originally from Lierre in Belgium, have deposited their archive, rare books, and portraits at Douai Abbey.
Cataloguing Sr Gregory Kirkus’ papers
Recently some students from the Cultural Heritage Management programme at University of York carried out a cataloguing project with the Bar Convent Archives. This involved sorting, listing, cataloguing and boxing the papers of Sr Gregory Kirkus (d. 2007). Sr Gregory will be a familiar name to many members of the CAS - even though most … Continue reading Cataloguing Sr Gregory Kirkus’ papers
2017 subscription reminder
This is a reminder that subs for 2017 are now due. The annual subscription is £20. Many have set up direct debit or standing order payments for their annual subscription which greatly helps with our administration. Otherwise, cheques should be made payable to Catholic Archives Society and forwarded to the Treasurer: Sister Benignus O’Brien, Langdale House, … Continue reading 2017 subscription reminder
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