Identity elements
Reference number
GC-01-R0312-07
Repository
Level of description
Fonds
Title
General Convention. Publications
Date(s)
- 1940-1991 (Creation)
Extent
3 cu.ft. (11 boxes)
Name of creator
Abstract
The General Convention is the bicameral legislature and chief policy making body of The Episcopal Church. Established in 1789 by Article I of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church, it consists of a House of Bishops and a House of Deputies. It is the highest council of the Church that governs the American province of the Anglican Communion, including the United States and several overseas dioceses in Central and South America.
The General Convention’s meets once every three years to consider legislation proposed by bishops, deputies, official interim bodies of General Convention, and dioceses and provinces. This polity and process bears much similarity to and draws inspiration from the bicameral legislation of the United States.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
Materials include printed material made available on-site at Convention as well as official publications of the General Convention office.
Arrangement
This material constitutes Series 7 of the General Convention archive. It is arranged alphabetically by title.
Conditions of access and use elements
Access conditions
Access to Episcopal Church records is governed by the Archives Public Access Policy. Research requests must be submitted in writing.
Technical access
Rights and permissions
The Archives is able to respond to limited requests for reproductions subject to copyright restrictions, internal policy, and the condition of the source documents.
Languages of the material
- English