Archives Forms

Forms used by researchers wishing to use the General Synod archives, including Permission Request, Parish Registers Inquiry, Researcher Registration, and Research Agreement.

Archives in the Anglican Church of Canada

Directory for Canadian Anglican archives across the country, including General Synod archives and archives for dioceses and ecclesiastical provinces. Contains contact information and chief archivist for each.

Fonds list

Partial listing of fonds in the holding of the General Synod archives.

General Synod Archives collections

Information on the holdings of the General Synod archives, complete with lists of records from different collections. Among the archival material are records from General Synod and related organizations, as well as personal papers. Links are provided to a microfilm list from the General Synod archives and fonds from the Arctic and Keewatin dioceses.

Keeping Track: Managing Your Church Assets

Manual describing how to manage church assets. Covers procedures for inventory, building and property inventory, artifact inventory, stained glass windows inventory, as well as guidelines on the disposition of redundant church property. Suggested guidelines for action cover national, diocesan and parish levels.

Microfilm List

Partial listing of microfilms in the holding of the General Synod archives.

Search Our Collections

Gateway to the contents of the General Synod Archives provides advanced search and browse functions allowing users to quickly find the archival materials they need.

Taking Care: Managing Your Heritage Environment

Conservation manual for preserving the records of the Anglican Church of Canada, divided into two sections. “Products of the Environment” examines different factors that could affect records and how to mitigate them. “Protective Custody” discusses procedures for storage and security.