Letter Leaflet / Living Message
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/microforms122
- Dates
- 1889-1982
- Format
- microfilm
- Extent
- 11 reels
- Exposure
- negative
- Dimensions
- 16 mm
- Biographical Sketch
- Preceded by Monthly Letter Leaflet, the Letter Leaflet was established November 1888 and ran until October 1922. The Monthly Letter Leaflet was the newsletter of the Church of England's Woman's Auxiliary to Missions. It was renamed The Letter Leaflet when the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society was formed and ran under that title from Feb. 1893 until December 1922. It was followed by the Living Message, 1923 to May 1986, and then the Anglican Magazine, Jan. 1987-Dec. 1991. Volume numbering was continuous.
- Scope and Content
- Microfilm consists of :
- Reel 1 - Letter Leaflet, 1889-1895 [on Reel 6 of Mf 83-9]
- Reel 2 - Letter Leaflet, Jan. 1896-Dec. 1904
- Reel 3 - Letter Leaflet, Nov. 1904-May 1914
- Reel 4 - Letter Leaflet, June 1914-Dec. 1916
- Reel 5 - Letter Leaflet, Jan. 1917-Dec. 1922
- Reel 5 - Living Message, Jan. 1923-Dec. 1925
- Reel 6 - Living Message, Jan. 1926-Dec. 1934
- Reel 7 - Living Message, Jan. 1935-Dec. 1943
- Reel 8 - Living Message, Jan. 1944-Dec. 1951
- Reel 9 - Living Message, Jan. 1952-Sept. 1961
- Reel 10 - Living Message, Oct. 1961-Dec. 1973
- Reel 11 - Living Message, Jan. 1974-Dec. 1982
- Related Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Corporate Name
- Church of England's Woman's Auxiliary to Missions
- Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Domestic and Foreign Missions of the Church of England in Canada
- Woman's Auxiliary to the Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada
- Woman's Auxiliary to the Missionary Society of the Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church Women
- Subject
- Anglican Church of Canada. Periodicals
- Anglican Church of Canada. Woman's Auxiliary
- Anglican Church of Canada. Anglican Church Women
- Originals and Reproductions
- GSA has copies of the originals. See Periodicals Database
- Accession Number
- Mf 83-10
Monthly Letter Leaflet
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/microforms108
- Dates
- 1888-1889
- Format
- microfilm
- Extent
- 1 reel
- Exposure
- negative
- Dimensions
- 16 mm
- Biographical Sketch
- Monthly Letter Leaflet (1888-1893) was the newsletter of the Church of England's Woman's Auxiliary to Missions. It was renamed The Letter Leaflet when the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society was formed and ran under that title from Feb. 1893 until December 1922. It was followed by the Living Message, 1923 to May 1986, and then the Anglican Magazine, Jan. 1987-Dec. 1991. Volume numbering is continuous
- Scope and Content
- Microfilm consists of September 1888 to December 1889.
- Finding Aids
- See Periodicals Database
- Related Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Corporate Name
- Church of England Womans' Auxiliary to Missions
- Subject
- Anglican Church of Canada. Periodicals
- Anglican Church of Canada. Missions
- Missionary societies
- Title Note
- Title continues: issued by the Church of England Womans' Auxiliary to Missions
- Originals and Reproductions
- GSA has copies of the originals.
- Accession Number
- Mf 82-3
Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) fonds. - 1880-1904
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/mss200
- Main Entry
- Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS)
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 1.14 m of textual records
- Fonds Number
- 006
- Material Type
- Multiple media
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 1.14 m of textual records
- Administrative History
- The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada was formed by Canon XIX of the Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Canada, September, 1883. The books were closed in 1902 when it amalgamated with the Canada Church Missionary Association, into the Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada (MSCC) created by the General Synod in 1902.
- Dr. C.H. Mockridge, General Secretary, and J.J. Mason, General Treasurer, were the chief administrative officers of the DFMS until 1893 when the full-time position of Secretary-Treasurer was created, in which Dr. Mockridge served until December 1896. From 1897 to 1901, Canon A. Spencer served as Honorary Secretary. In 1901, Canon Grout took over as acting Secretary to oversee the transfer of the administration of the missions to the MSCC. Mr. C.A. Eliot served the DFMS as Honorary Treasurer, 1897-1902, and continued as Treaurer with the MSCC.
- The Woman's Auxliary, formed in Ottawa in April 1885, co-operated with the DFMS. The DFMS supplied funds to a number of missions in several Canadian dioceses and to a number of foreign missionaries, particularly in Japan. At first administration was handled through the British societies, but gradually the Canadian Missions became self-supporting by 1899. Money was raised in a number of annual campaigns: the Epiphany and Ascensiontide Appeals and the Children's Lenten Letter.
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of legal records, minutes, correspondence, financial records, and printed materials.
- The fonds is arranged in the following series: Series 1: Canons, constitution, and minutes, 1880-1902 Series 2: Records of the Secretary, 1889-1902 Series 3: Records of the Treasurer, 1883-1904 Series 4: Printed Materials, 1883-1903
- Related Fonds
- Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada (MSCC) fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Canadian Church Missionary Society fonds
- Accession Number
- GS75-102
Woman's Auxiliary fonds. - 1883-1974
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/mss208
- Main Entry
- Woman's Auxiliary of the Anglican Church of Canada
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 5.6 m of textual and graphic materials
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Material Type
- Multiple media
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Physical Description
- 5.6 m of textual and graphic materials
- Administrative History
- The Woman’s Auxiliary was founded in April 1885 “for the promotion of missionary effort”. The first president was Margaret Medley, wife of the Bishop of Fredericton and Archbishop of the Province of Canada. Roberta E. Tilton of Ottawa was the major force in organizing both diocesan and parochial branches and in promoting the affiliation of existing groups and societies. The “Letter Leaflet” was a monthly publication first produced in the Diocese of Toronto. It expanded and became the W.A.’s official publication and in 1923 it was renamed “The Living Message”. The W.A. was reorganized in 1908 following the founding of the Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada (MSCC) to conform to the structure of General Synod. Caroline M. Patterson Hall was elected president and the first meeting of the General Board was held in Winnipeg. Initially the work of the W.A. included mission education among Girls; Juniors and Little Helpers (Babies) branches; support of women working as missionaries and assistants in Japan (later China and India) and on Indian Reserves; Dorcas work and financial support for the education of missionaries children. A pension fund for women missionaries was established in 1910. In 1912 after several years of discussion the W.A. agreed to assume responsibility for work with women and children overseas. This included additional budgeted expenditures for evangelism, schools and hospitals. This agreement was extended to the Canadian mission field in 1919. In 1928 the general meeting became annual. Recognizing an expanded social service role in 1931 the W.A. added a clause to its Constitution governing its cooperation with the General Board of Religious Education (GBRE) and the Council for Social Service (CSS). In 1947, the name was formally changed to Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of England in Canada. In 1966 the constitution was amended and the Woman’s Auxiliary became the Anglican Church Women (ACW). Integration with General Synod was agreed as a national goal and took place in 1973. Since that time the organization exists by choice at the diocesan and parish levels.
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of the constitution; minutes; legal records; reports; correspondence; missionary employment records; financial records; administration files; printed materials; photographs; scrapbooks; and audiovisual materials.
- The fonds is arranged in the following series: Series 1. Minutes of the National Board of the Woman's Auxiliary and Anglican Church Women, 1889-1973; Series 2. Constitution of the Woman's Auxiliary and Anglican Church Women, 1885-1970; Series 3. Legal records, 1883-1968; Series 4. Annual Meeting Reports, 1886-1973; Series 5. Executive Committee Minutes of the National Board of the Woman's Auxiliary and Anglican Church Women, 1886-1973; Series 6. Records of the W.A. President, 1885-1960; Series 7. Records of the Corresponding Secretary, 1890-1948; Series 8. Records of the Recording Secretary, 1918, 1929; Series 9. Records of the Dorcas Secretary, 1886-1964; Series 10. General, 1886-1962; Series 11. Literature and Supply, 1913; Series 12. Junior and Little Helpers, 1926-1964; Series 13. Committees, 1893-1974; Series 14. Missionaries, 1891-1961; Series 15. Finance records, 1887-1971; Series 16. Anglican Church Women Administration Files, 1969-1974; Series 17. Printed Materials, 1886-1971; Series 18. Diocesan Reports, 1885-1974.
- Related Fonds
- Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society
- Missionary Society of the Church of England in Canada (MSCC) fonds
- Anglican Women's Training College (AWTC) fonds
- Corporate Name
- Church of England Woman's Auxiliary to Missions
- Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Domestic and Foreign Missions of the Church of England in Canada
- Woman's Auxiliary to the Church of England in Canada
- Woman's Auxiliary of the Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church Women
- Subjects
- Missionaries - Women
- Accession Number
- GS76-15; GS87-19; M2011-10
- P7562; P8402; P8439
Children's Church Missionary Guild. - 1884-1885
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions13740
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 19. Printed materials from related organizations
- Description Level
- File
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 19. Printed materials from related organizations
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Scope and Content
- File consists of incorporation charter February 1884, report of St. Mary's Orphanage (China), December 8th, 1885, and a replica of the badge for the CCMG.
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 48
- File No
- 2
- Subject
- China
Provincial W.A. Secretary and Treasurer. - 1886-1887
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions13582
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 5. Executive Committee Minutes of the national Board of the Woman's Auxiliary and Anglican Church Women
- Description Level
- File
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 5. Executive Committee Minutes of the national Board of the Woman's Auxiliary and Anglican Church Women
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 6
- File No
- 1
W.A. Provisional. - 1886-1889
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions19260
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 2. Constitution of the Woman's Auxiliary and Anglican Church Women
- Description Level
- File
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 2. Constitution of the Woman's Auxiliary and Anglican Church Women
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 4
- File No
- 10
Report of the Corresponding Secretary. - 1889-1890
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions19331
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 18. Diocesan Reports
- Sub-series
- 18.22 Ontario
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 41
- File No
- 2
Meetings of the officers and Annual Meeting of the Board of the Management. - 1889-1893
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions19248
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 1. Minutes of the national Board of the Woman's Auxiliary and Anglican Church Women
- Description Level
- File
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 1. Minutes of the national Board of the Woman's Auxiliary and Anglican Church Women
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 1
- File No
- 2
Annual reports (rough). - 1889-1896
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions13718
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 18. Diocesan Reports
- Sub-series
- 18.25 Quebec
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 42
- File No
- 4
Western Canada. - 1886-1897
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions13599
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 10. General
- Sub-series
- 10.1 Canada
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 20
- File No
- 2
Correspondence. - 1886-1901
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions13597
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 9. Records of the Dorcas Secretary
- Description Level
- File
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 9. Records of the Dorcas Secretary
- Sub-series
- 9.1 Patterson
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 19
- File No
- 17
Triennial reports [Bound]. - 1886-1901
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions13658
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 17. Printed Materials
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 28
- File No
- 1
General Meeting and Triennial Meeting Agenda and Annual meeting of the Board of Management. - 1886-1924
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions13663
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 17. Printed Materials
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 28
- File No
- 19
Annual reports (broken run). - 1887-1928
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions13724
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 18. Diocesan Reports
- Sub-series
- 18.27 Toronto
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 44
- File No
- 2
Annual reports (broken run). - 1888-1946
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions19321
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 18. Diocesan Reports
- Sub-series
- 18.11 Huron
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 34
- File No
- 1
Annual reports (broken run). - 1887-1966
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/archivaldescriptions19332
- Fonds Number
- 007
- Fonds
- Woman's Auxiliary fonds
- Record Group
- WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
- Series
- 18. Diocesan Reports
- Sub-series
- 18.22 Ontario
- Material Type
- Textual record
- Description Level
- File
- Restrictions
- Open
- Accession Number
- GS76-15
- Box Number
- 41
- File No
- 4