Scope and Contents Letters of the Reverend Robert S.S. Whitman to prospective brides and grooms regarding their marriages.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis with prospective family members, ministers and the diocesan bishop re weddings.

Wedding program of Barbara Anne Beaumont and H. Eugene Anderson. October 3, 1964

Special dispensations

Statement on policy re marriages. Summary of 1969 marriages. General correspondence re marriages. Marriage Canons, 1973.

A-Z by grooms name

Scope and Contents Correspondence regarding 1970 marriages (Reverend C.P. Lewis and Mrs. M.L. Elchinger with wedding principals and parents).

A-Z by grooms name

Marriages: applications and correspondence. (A-Z by groom's name).

Marriages A-Z (alphabetical by groom's name). Applications and correspondence.

Marriages A-Z. (Alphabetical by groom's name). Applications and correspondence.

Correspondence and forms (Chronological).

Marriages A-Z (alphabetical by groom's name). Applications and correspondence.

Marriages in alphabetical order (A-Z)

Marriages A-Z (filed by maiden name of bride)

Filed by maiden name of bride

Preliminary correspondence re weddings which were planned but cancelled or arrangements not completed. A-Z by maiden name of bride.

Filed by maiden name of bride

Filed by maiden name of bride

Marriages in alphabetical order (A-Z)

Filed by maiden name of bride

Marriages in alphabetical order (A-K)

Marriages in alphabetical order (L-Z)

Marriages in alphabetical order (A-G)

Marriages in alphabetical order (H-M)

Marriages in alphabetical order (O-Z)

Marriages, A-K. (filed alphabetically under name of groom)

Marriage applications. Filed A-Z by groom's name.

Applications for Holy Matrimony. Correspondence, primarily with Parish Secretary Margaret Wright, re wedding plans.

Applications for holy matrimony. Correspondence, primarily with Parish Secretary Margaret Wright, re wedding plans.

Applications for Holy Matrimony. Correspondence, primarily with Parish secretary Margaret Wright, re wedding plans

"The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage."

Correspondence re baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and transfers

Confirmation records

Applications for baptism, 1953-1954. Applications for marriage, 1954. Clergymen's record of funeral, 1952.

Baptism information blanks filed alphabetically

Applications filed alphabetically

Correspondence of C.P. Lewis re arrangements of baptisms

Notebook, baptisms completed.

Lists, applications, correspondence

Confirmation records, Individual information blanks, filed alphabetically.

Correspondence with families of baptismal candidates, 1966-1974. Applications for baptism filed alphabetically by year.

Individual information blanks filed alphabetically

Scope and Contents Applications A-Z. Summaries of participation. Correspondence of Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis and Parish secretary re confirmations.

Confirmation records: A-Z

Funeral instructions and burial papers for parishioner Colonel Warren Green.

Scope and Contents Contracts with Church Life Insurance, the Traverlers and others. Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis with Diocesan office, esp. Mrs. Carolina Davis, re health insurance.

Miscellaneous notices re men's lucheons, registration for church schoo, ushering procedure, etc. 2 programs from St. Martin's mission, undated. Statement of Policy for Diocese of Southern Virginia, 1967.

Youth Fellowship Constitution. Computerizing Parish lists. Funeral attendance card.

Usher instructions, schedule and services.

Retirement, pensions, insurance, sexual misconduct (I).

Retirement, pensions, insurance, and sexual misconduct (II).

Blank forms: Living willas and diposition of remains

10 Transfers from other churches, 1 Transfers to another church.

Letters re: transfer of church membership.

Notebook, Letters of Tranfer.

Notebook, acceptance and letters of transfer.

Letters re transfers

Correspondence concerning transfers out of parish and forms for accceptance of transfers. 1962; 1964-65.

Scope and Contents Letters to and from Reverend C.P. Lewis re membership transfers requested to Bruton Parish Church. (A)

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis and others concerning membership transfers from Bruton Parish Church. (B)

Transfers in: 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967.

Correspondence concerning transfers out of parish and forms for acceptance of transfers, 1966-67.

Membership: Letters of transfers from Bruton Parish to other churches. A-K

Letters of transfer from Bruton Parish to other churches. L-Z

Transfers to Bruton Parish from other churches. Filed alphabeticallty by year.

Transfers to Bruton Parish Church. Filed alphabetically by year.

Membership: Transfers in A-Z.

Acceptances of letters of transfer from Bruton to other churches.

Transfers in, A-Z.

Acceptances of letters of transfer from Bruton to other churches.

Acceptances of letters of transfer from Bruton to other churches.

Transfers out: alphabetized

Transfers In: alphabetized

Transfers out: Alphabetized

Transfers out: Alphabetized

Transfers out: Alphabetized

Rector Ruffian Jones, personal papers re: Order of Jamestown membership.

Historical members and vestryman

Miscellaenous lists, 1934-1936 (visitors and parisioners).

Miscellaneous Lists: Parishioners, Branches of Women's Auxiliary, Lay readers, Ushers, Committee nominations.

Church Directory

Lay readers records.

Surveys sent out to all parishioners.

Men of the Church, Women of the Church, Ushers, Changes of Address.

Notebook, Parish List and Donations.

Bruton Parish Church Parish List.

Notebook, Parish List and Donations.

Bruton Parish Church Parish List.

Bruton Parish Church Parish List.

Notebook, Parish List and Donations.

Phone directory of parishioners with pictures

Scope and Contents Notebook 1, starting with"Sermon, I am come that they might have life..."

Notebook 2, starting with "Via Crucis Est Vitae Via: A Sermon for Those who Pass By."

Notebook 3, starting with "The Value of a Good Name: A Sermon for the New Year."

Notebook 4, starting with "The Cleansing of a Man's Own Sanctuary: A Sermon for the Monday before Easter."

Notebook 5, starting with "The Direction of Life: A Sermon for Those Who Are Drifting."

Notebook 6, starting with "Asset or Liability: A Sermon for Those Who Would Estimate Their Own Value."

Notebook 7, starting with "Christian Social Science: A Sermon for Those Who Would Lead the Christian Life."

Notebook 8, starting with "Enthusiasm: A Sermon for Whitsunday."

Notebook 9, starting with "Sent Forth for Christ: A Sermon for the Course of Missions."

Notebook 10, starting with "Keeping in Memory: A Sermon for the Dedication of a War Chapel."

Notebook 11, starting with "The Contemporary Showing Forth: A Sermon for Epiphanytide."

Notebook 12, starting with "The Name of Jesus."

Notebook 13, starting with "The Star of Bethlehem: A Sermon for the Epiphany."

Notebook 14, starting with "The Christian Doctrine of Man: A Sermon for the Believers in Freedom."

Notebook 15, starting with "Sunset and Sunrise: A Sermon for the New Year."

Notebook 16, starting with "A Survey of the Past and Future: A Sermon for the New Year."

Notebook 17, starting with "The Name of Jesus: A Sermon for the Circumcision."

Notebook 18, starting with "Herod and the Magi: A Sermon for the Epiphany."

Notebook 19, starting with "All Change: A Sermon for the New Year."

Notebook 20, starting with "After Christmas: A Sermon for Christmastide."

Notebook 21, starting with "The Expediency of Going Away: A Sermon for those Who Wish No Separation."

Blank

Sermon notebook starting with Sermon No. 102, "Reserving the Time."

Sermon notebook starting with Sermon No. 171, "Walking with God."

Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning resignations of Reverend Henry Wall et al (Overby, Burch, Wharton, Page) and attempts to fill vacancies. Acceptances: letter of Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin, 1902.

Scope and Contents 3 letters from W.T. Roberts re. his appointment as rector, 1894. Petition signed by all Episcopal students at W&M to request Roberts' removal as rector, 1901. Draft of vestry resolution condemning Roberts' criticism of W&M, 1902. Draft of similar resolution, undated. Draft of letter re rector's salary, undated. Miscellaneous memo & letters, 1902-04.

Miscellaneous. List of readings. Records of Dr. Goodwin's activities while in Petersburg. Copies of baptismal records.

Letters to W.A.R Goodwin from representatives of the King, Archbishop of Canterbury, and British embassy re presentation of Bible.

Scope and Contents Miscellaneous correspondence of the Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin.

Goodwin correspondence. Endowment Pamphlet.

General correspondence, largely with other ministera and churches.

Scope and Contents Correspondence with Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin and Reverend Ruffin Jones.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin.

Correspondence concerning W & M Students.

Miscellaneous correspondence: Parish business - speaking engagements, newspaper notifications, historical inquiries, etc.

Parish business: speaking engagements, historical inquiries, baptismal records, Hickory Neck Church, etc.

Miscellaneous correspondence. Parish business - speaking invitations, thank-yous for donations, esp. Archibald McCrea inquiries, etc.

Goodwin correspondence re: Lamb and Cameron requests.

Summary of early correspondence with Colonial Dames with regard to memorial room. Correspondence with members of Colonial Dames re their donation to the Whythe House purchase.

Miscellaneous correspondence, including his acceptance as rector, 1926, Laird's acceptance as assistant, 1930, contributions of Colonial Dames to Wythe House, lease of Montague - Bracken House to assistant minister.

Goodwin correspondence and salary.

Miscellaneous correspondence. Parish business: speaking engagements, arrangements with organist, acknowledgement of contributions, etc.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Bishop John B. Bentley with Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin and Elizabeth Hayes.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin re memorial to J. Stewart Barney, architect of 1905 Church restoration. (Dr. Goodwin recalls Barney as mentor).

Miscellaneous correspondence.

W.A.R. Goodwin correspondence (1930-33). Francis H. Craighill (1947-1954). Also includes materials on Jamestown Island Church. Miscellaneous poem re: Bruton.

Country Parsons Club. Diocese of Western New York and Rochester. Correspondence of W.A.R. Goodwin.

Correspondence of W.A.R. Goodwin with Bishop John B. Bentley, 1933-36. Copies of the Newsletter of the Missionary District of Alaska, 1933-35. Newspaper article re Bentley's work, 1934.

Opening of Milham (Coke-Garrett House) for benefit of Church, March 31 - May 19 1934.

Correspondence with A.P.V.A. officers, especially Miss Ellen Bagby and Mrs. Granville Valentine, concerning Jamestown Island.

Miscellaneous correspondence of W.A.R. Goodwin regarding parish business, speaking engagements, etc.

General correspondence of W.A.R. Goodwin concerning parish business.

General correspondence of W.A.R. Goodwin regarding parish business, speaking engagements, etc.

Parish Business: includes a letter to a student interested in the ministry which defines his views on being a clergyman.

Parish business: speaking engagements, etc.

Parish business: speaking engagements, etc.

Parish business: speaking engagements.

Parish business: speaking engagements, etc.

Miscellaneous correspondence concerning Parish business.

Miscellaneous correspondence concerning parish business.

Miscellaneous correspondence concerning parish business, speaking engagments, etc.

Miscellaneous correspondence concerning Parish business, speaking engagements, etc.

Miscellaneous correspondence of W.A.R Goodwin, 1935-1936, concerning guest minsiters, parishioners' concerns and other church business.

Miscellaneous correspondence of W.A.R. Goodwin concerning parish business and programs.

Miscellaneous correspondence. Correspondence with those names W-Z.

Miscellaneous correspondence with W.A.R. Goodwin.

Scope and Contents Correspondence on parish business: relations with other organizations, etc. (Hickory Neck Church, diocese of Alaska.) Includes letter from Reverend Franklin D. Roosevelt, 6.28.1936.

Miscellaneous Correspondence: A.P.V.A., Churchman's Pilgrimage, Hickory Neck Church, etc. Also, diocesan report to Council, 1.28.1936.

Correspondence relating to parish business, i.e. guest speakers, membership transfers, parish dinners, etc.

Miscellaneous correspondence: Parish business: Historical inquiries, marriage arrangements, speaking invitations, etc.

Miscellaneous correspondence re parish business: speakers, historical inquiries, choir administration, etc.

Parish business: Speaking invitations, marriage arrangements, acknowledgements of contributions, etc. Form letters.

Scope and Contents Communications of Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin with Vestry: Letter of Oct. 5, 1936 regarding church history and restoration. Letter of Jan. 17, 1938, regarding his retirement. Drafts of Vestry minutes of Jan. 17 and Feb. 26, 1938.

Correspondence with Bishop John B. Bentley of Alaska. (W.A.R.G. and Elizabeth Hayes). Articles and press releases about the Bishop, a former Bruton curate.

Scope and Contents Resignation (1938) and death of Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin (1939). Vestry's memorial resolution, 1939. Letters from Channing Hall concerning disposition of Colonial Dames tablet at Wythe House (1938). Correspondence with Gorham, Co. re: W.A.R. Goodwin bust (1941-42).

Scope and Contents Elizabeth Hayes (Goodwin Secretary) letter to D.W. Davis re her status, Jan. 15, 1938. Resignation of Reverend W.A.R. Goodwin as rector, Jan.17, 1938; Vestry acceptance, Jan.22, 1938. Clippings re acceptance of call to pulpit by Reverend F.H. Craighill, Sept. 2, 1938 ff. Goodwin farewell to congregation, Oct. 30, 1938. Goodwin letter to Rector and Vestry re Evans' gift, Dec. 29, 1938. D.W. Davis letter to Elizabeth Hayes, June 26, 1938. D.W. Davis letter to National Council (Episcopal Church) recommending Elizabeth Hayes, Feb.29, 1940.

Various mailed material.

Correspondence re. prospective assistant ministers (Cotesworth P. Lewis and others). Also, correspondence with Dick Fowler, who worked for Bruton in 1957-58 as a seminarian at the Episcopal Theological Seminary.

Cotesworth Lewis personal: primarily concerns his appointment as Rector of Bruton Parish. Letters of P.L. to and from Francis Craighill, Kenneth Chorley, Arthur Rhea and various vestry members.

Scope and Contents Miscellaneous Correspondence of the Reverend C.P. Lewis.

Personal Correspondence.

List of qualities desired in a rector. 1956 (Vestry). Text of sermon preached in Canada, 1963, re. Kennedy assassination.

Correspondence of Reverend C. P. Lewis regarding personal problems of parishioners and problems of interpretation of the Church.

Scope and Contents Leter to "Friends of Bruton") from Reverend C. Lewis, 1957-58. Letter to "organization leaders", 1957, from Reverend C.P. Lewis. Letter to "Fellow Brutonians" from Senior Warden, Thomas McCaskey, 1966.

General correspondence of Reverend Cotesworth Lewis, largely personal or acknowledging contributions.

Correspondence of James Baily to C.P. Lewis.

Correspondence of Cotesworth P. Lewis and other staff members.

Miscellaneous correspondence primarily of Thos. G. McCaskey, senior warden, and C.P. Lewis, recotr. Also plan of organization, Christian Education Committee.

Correspondence regarding care of: Anne Robinson Duvall (1960), Martha Lee Poston (1962-63), Rosalie Merrill Noland (1965) and Anne Harrison Lewis (1984).

Scope and Contents General correspondence of Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis and Elizabeth Babcock, parish secretary.

Correspondence - CPL and other staff members.

Scope and Contents Miscellaneous correspondence and list of committee chairmen. Suggestions for a filing system. "Parish Observations" by I.L. Jones.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend Cotesworth Lewis with Canadian church officials, especially concerning his speech of the memorial service for President John F. Kennedy. Clippings.

Miscellaneous correspondence from Cotesworth Lewis, rector, and Mrs. M. L. Elchinger, Parish Secretary. Primarily thank you letters for contributions. Itinerary for his Holy Land tour, 1965.

Includes invitation for dedication of Tucker-Coleman Room, 1966.

Correspondence of the Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis, largely personal (letters of thanks, congratulations, sympathy, etc.). Itineraries for visit to England, 1969. Human Rights Committee membership, 1978.

Correspondence concerning Lee Hastings Bristol.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of the Reverend C.P. Lewis, largely personal (letters of thanks, congratulations, etc.)

Scope and Contents Correspondence of the Reverend C.P. Lewis, primarily personal (letters of thanks, congratulations, etc.)

Scope and Contents Miscellaneous correspondence, primarily by the Reverend C.P. Lewis, Jr. Includes information on Lewis family history.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of the Reverend C.P. Lewis, largely personal (letters of thanks, congratulations, etc.).

Miscellaneous papers of Reverend Lewis. Correspondence re Tower Bell, acknowledgement of gifts, diocesan directives.

Correspondence with parishioners, especially the Misses Garland.

Scope and Contents Letters of Reverend C.P. Lewis acknowledging contributions. Also, acknowledgement of German translation of historical information on parish.

Christmas Eve Telecast, 1972.

Includes materials from Church Deployment Office of the Episcopal Church.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis with various groups and individuals.

Scope and Contents "Fan Mail" written to Reverend C.P. Lewis concerning 1972 Christmas Eve TV Broadcast. Also letters of appreciation from Mr. Lewis to various individuals who helped with the televised service.

Letters of Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis recommending parishioners as camp counselors, adoptive parents, house-sitters, etc.

Correspondence, mainly with parishioners.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Church Staff members, primarily Reverend C.P. Lewis, with groups wishing to schedule visits to Bruton or asking Mr. Lewis to speak.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis with various groups and individuals.

Inquiries from non-parishioners and replies from parish staff.

General correspondence between Blair, Lewis, parish secretary and parishioners.

Recommendations written by Revs. Cotesworth Lewis, George Tompkins and Thom. W. Blair for college admissions, etc.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of church staff members, primarily Reverend C.P. Lewis, with groups wishing to schedule visits to Bruton and for asking Mr. Lewis to speak.

January to June 1976.

July to December 1976.

Scope and Contents General Correspondence. Inquiries answered by Parish Staff (Reverend C.P. Lewis, Reverend David Terrault, Margaret Wright.)

Correspondence by Reverend C.P. Lewis and other members of parish staff.

Correspondence by Reverend C.P. Lewis and other members of parish staff.

Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis and other staff members with and about parishioners.

Correspondence by Reverend C.P. Lewis and other members of Parish staff.

Celebration of his 25th anniversary as rector, October 11, 1981. Celebration of his life, October 14, 1999.

Roger Schellenburg, Scholarship Recepient.

Correspondence. Bishop A.M. Randolph re. organ and vestry powers. Cynthia B.T. Coleman complains on behalf of Ladies Committee to repair church; committee then resigns. W.M. Old reports diocesan view of pulpit dispute. Vestry Minutes, April & December, 1896. Undated resolution against W.T.R. in handling of pulpit matter.

Materials pertaining to the Reverend I.H. Craighill's previous parishes.

Invitation to Reverend Jennings Wise Hobson to become rector. Also, invitation to Reverend Francis H. Craighill to become rector, and his acceptance.

Invitation to Reverend Harry Lee Doll to become rector.

Letters and reports on church background and fundraising. Letter to congregation concerning the Craighill's' 10th anniversary, October 13, 1948.

Misc. Correspondence and Printed Materials

Miscellaneous. Biographical sketch, 1938. Letter to N.C. Ration Bd., 1945.Photography of rectory with silversmith Wm. de Matteo. Certificate of appreciation to Craighills on their retirement.

Correspondence of Reverend F.H. Craighill concerning people wanting or needing his attention.

Misc. Correspondence.

Wartime correspondence of Reverend F.H. Craighill with Army & Navy Commission of the Episcopal Church and with chaplains of the Navy Chaplain School at William and Mary, as well as those on active duty.

Primarily correspondence of Reverend Francis H. Craighill dealing with the "Manual for Servicemen."

Scope and Contents Willis, the Reverend Arthur R. Correspondence.

(CRON File 1992)General correspondence by Paul Parsons and Richard May.

(CRON File 12-28-95 to 2-29-96) General correspondence by Frank Herring and Richard May.

(CRON File 3-1-96 to 8-31-96) Misc. correspondence.

(CRON File 9-1-96 to 2-28-97)

(CRON File 3-1-97 to 8-31-97)

(CRON File 9-1-97 to 5-31-98)

(CRON File 6-1-98 to 12-31-98)

(CRON File 1-1-99 to 2000)

Correspondence with Bishops W.A. Brown and George P. Gunn and with S.P. Flournoy re diocesan business.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of the postulants with Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis, diocesan bishops and seminary personnel.

Correspondence of Church staff (Craighill, Tucker, Lewis) re lay readers' licenses for parishioners and college students.

Correspondence re his insurance and pension. Copies of policies.

Scope and Contents Recommendation by Reverend Jere Bunting, Jr. His acceptance and other correspondence with Bishop Gunn and Reverend C.P. Lewis re his coming to Bruton.

Scope and Contents Personnel: DCE. Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis, rector, re replacement of Janet Hal as DCE and assistant organist.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend Cotesworth Lewis with and concerning Milton Wright and Ronald Miller (1964) and Jonathan Fontain Maury (1972).

Personnel - Director of Christian Education. Correspondence with C.P. Lewis, rector, with and about job applicant Mary Hotchkiss as replacement for Janet Hall.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis, rector, re search for curate to replace Reverend Charles Sheerin. Appointment of L. Jerome Taylor as curate.

Salary of John H. Hatcher

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend John H. Hatcher, curate, re: parish activites.

Correspondence re search for Director of Christian education to replace Elizabeth Wynkoop.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis re hiring of Miss Ebensberger; 1964; her letter of resignation, 1965.

Resume, Charles Wesley Lowry.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of prospective Bruton ministers and those recommending them with Reverend C.P. Lewis, rector.

Biographical sketch and photos. Summary of salary arrangements. Schedule and copy of campus mailings. Correspondence re departure, 1969-1970.

Scope and Contents Funeral tribute of Reverend C. P. Lewis. Correspondence i.e. Mr. Driver's employment as chief guide.

Resume and correspondence concerning his appointment and ordination.

Correspondence about prospects for curate (college work) and assistant of the rector (parish work).

Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning the hiring of the Reverend Malcolm Turnbull as college curate; his curriculum vitae.

Hiring and resignation.

Applications for various positions, inc. Organist, Junior Warden, Senior Warden, Chaplain, etc.

Rector Richard L. May, resume, policies/salaries, review.

Correspondence, bulletins, and misc. material re: rectors and other personnel.

W.A.R. Goodwin correspondence with Bishops Beverly D. tucker and Arthur Thomson and diocesan secretary Norman Taylor. Includes letter of appointment of W.A.R. Goodwin as rector, 6.30.1926, and his reports as historiographer, 1923-1925.

Parochial reports. Correspondence re diocesan quotas and projects (Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin et al). Negative of Bruton Parish Church.

Correspondence with Bishop Arthur C. Thompson, 1933-35.

Miscellaneous lists (visitors and parishioners).

Correspondence with Norman E. Taylor, diocesan secretary, 1933-35.

Correspondence with College of Preachers, esp. Canon T.O. Wedel.

Communications from national offices of the Episcopal Church, especially concerning college work.

Scope and Contents Tidewater Convocation: Minutes of meeting, April 14, 1947. Correspondence of Reverend Roderick Jackson, dean; Bishop William A. Brown; Reverend John Winslow; and Reverend Jean Vache re meetings 1947-49. Minutes of meeting, May 3 1949.

Materials related to the meeting of the House of Bishops: rules of order. 1952, List of attendees, 195. Fact Sheet on House of Bishops, 1953.

Diocesan Laymen's meeting, August 28-29, 1954. Includes program and news release.

Scope and Contents Commission on Race Relations.Sermon preached by Reverend F.H. Craighill the week of Supreme Court Decision - Brown vs. Board of Education. Questionnaire prepared by commission.

Materials relating to conferences, both lay and clergy, local and otherwise.

Committee on Survey and Strategy.Plans for acquisition of properties, for church construction, for fundraising, etc.

Parish reactions to Presiding Bishop's statements in 1963 (Lichtenberger) and 1969-1970 (Hines). Letter of diocesan bishops, clergy and deputies regarding actions taken at South Bend General Convention, 1969. Guide to racial relations in Virginia, 1956.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis with diocesan Bishops George Gunn and David Rose.

Parish Life Mission: Printed materials outlining policy and procedure for the program.

Diocesan Councils, 1957-64

Correspondence concerning meetinf of the Washington Synod, October 27, 1959.

Scope and Contents 1957-67 (except 1963 and 1965). College of Preachers. Correspondence of Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis with wardens Theodore Wedel and Frederick Arterton re. annual contributions.

Hickory Neck Church - Toano, VA.

Scope and Contents Miscellaneous Correspondence. Mostly mimeographed letters from the Diocesan Office. Letter to Bishop Gunn from Reverend Cotesworth Lewis outlining Bruton's financial concerns, 1967.

Handbook and letter format.

Conventions of the Episcopal Church.

Executive Board: Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

Various C.P. Lewis Diocese Material.

Department of Missions. Budgets and Minutes. Correspondence.

Correspondence and reports concerning the Episcopal Forward and Advance Fund. Memo re: stewardship training for Every Member Canvass.

Scope and Contents Diocesan matters: letters from Norman Taylor to Reverend C.P. Lewis, 1960. Mimeographed notices. Map of diocese. Hand drawn and undated.

Presiding Bishop.

Diocesan Commission on Church music. Correspondence of Cotesworth P. Lewis concerning conferences of diocesan musicians.

Scope and Contents Executive Council of the Episcopal Church. Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis with personnel of the national office. Resolution of the Vestry of Bruton Parish Church in opposition to views of the presiding bishop and Executive Council, May 19-21, 1970.

Executive Board, 1960-61. Agendas, financial reports, minutes.

Diocesan materials and correspondence of Bishop George P. Gunn and Revs. Cotesworth Lewis, C.L. Taylor and William Anthony.

Diocesan Policy Commission.

Diocesan Nominations Committee. C.P. Lewis Trinity Material.

Scope and Contents College Work Commission: correspondence of Reverend L.J. Taylor, Cotesworth Lewis, and others.

College Wordk Commission: correspondence and reports of Parke Rouse, chairman.

Diocesan Councils. Preliminary correspondence and memos for councils of 1962, 1963, and 1964. Council Handbook, 1963.

College Work Commission. Folder of papers kept by Parke Rouse, Jr. as commission chairman. Includes membership roster.

Minutes of Executive Board Meetings of November 22, 1963, January 17 and May 15, 1964. Diocesan resolution of November 13, 1964, in support of General Convention resolution of October 1964. Memo re Christian Education.

Department of Mission.Summaries of Activity: November 1963 and February 1965. Minutes of Meetings, April 1964 to November 1965. Report on Talbot Hall as diocesan headquarters, undated.

Department of Mission. Correspondence of Cotesworth P. Lewis as Chairman of the College Work Division.

Scope and Contents Department of Mission, College Division. Correspondence of Chairmen Parke Rouse, Jr. and Reverend Webster L. Simons, Jr. with John Paul Carter, Province Secretary for college work, and diocesan officials.

Scope and Contents Committee for the Establishment of a Home for the Aging. Correspondence of Bishops Gunn and Rose, Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis and J. Randolph Davis, Committee Chairman.

List of clergy, financial reports, stewardship bulletin and schedule of meetings. Recommendations for Diocesan Standing Committee.

Scope and Contents Proposed home for the aging. correspondence of Miss Irene Groner with Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis and Bishop George Gunn.

College Work Division, Department of Missions, Diocese of Southern Virginia. Correspondence of Rev C.P. Lewis, Chairman, with members of the Division and with provincial secretaries for college work.

Annual Parochial reports 1964, 1970-84.

Executive Board Meetings.

Materials relating to diocesan councils from 1965 to 1970.

1965 and 1966 (Jan. only) Minutes of Executive Board meetings.

Scope and Contents "Survey and Strategy". Letter of William Egelhoff, Dean, of Jamestown Convocation, March 26 1965, outlining plans: Memos concerning diocesan survey: methods and procedures. Booklet: "Facts and Figures on Current Operating Funds" of Diocese - thru Feb. 22, 1966.

Scope and Contents Commission on Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence in the Body of Christ (MRI). Correspondence of Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis with National Council. Mimeographed diocesan letter and memoranda on policy and procedures.

Publicity and Publication Board (Diocese). Correspondence of Thomas G. McCaskey, Senior Warden.

Scope and Contents Committee on the Establishment of a church home for the aging. Correspondence of Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis. Bishop George Gunn, Chairmen of the Committee, J. Randolph Davis and John D. Green, plus others from the Diocese and Central Offices of the Episcopal Church.

Scope and Contents Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis with Reverend H. Page.

74th Annual Council. Handbook and Report of the Memorial and Resolutions Committee. Program of opening service.

Policy Commission: List of members 1966, Agendas and Minutes for 1966 meetings.

DOSVA: Diamond Jubilee Celebration. Correspondence primarily to and from Thomas G. McCaskey, Chairman of the Diamond Jubilee Committee, with particular emphasis on plans for the April 16 1967 observance on Jamestown Island. Follow-up letters to participants.

DOSVA: Diamond Jubilee. Preliminary outline of plans. (Cotesworth Lewis to Diocesan Policy Commission, Sept. 22, 1966) and subsequent correspondence re implementation of plans. Minutes of Steering Committee meeting, Nov. 15, 1966. Draft of McCaskey presentation of Jubilee plans to 75th Diocesan Council, Jan. 1967 and comments.

DOSVA: Diamond Jubilee Parish participation: letter from Thos. McCaskey, Chairman to Parish ministers, Feb. 13 1967, and follow-ups. Responses to committee's questionnaire about possible Jubilee activities. Two letters from Thos. McCaskey to Bishop George Gunn concerning paucity of responses.

Scope and Contents Diamond (75th) Anniversary. Preliminary plans: letters and memoranda of the Diocese Policy Committee and the Diamond Jubilee Committee (Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis, Chairman), followed as Chairman by Thomas G. McCaskey.

Miscellaneous papers.

Miscellaneous writings, all probably by Thomas McCaskey and probably given as speeches in connection with the Diamond Jubilee of the Diocese of Southern Virginia.

Diamond Jubilee. Speakers bureau lists. Correspondence re slides and pictures. Clippings from newspapers re Jubilee and correspondence concerning them.

David S. Rose, Bishop and Bishop Coadjutor. Installation as Bishop of the Diocese of Southern Virginia and correspondence re this event, 1970-71. Plans for Bishop's retirement, 1977.

Scope and Contents College Work Division, Department of Missions, Diocese of Southern Virginia. Correspondence of Reverend C.P. Lewis, Chairman, with members of the division and with provincial secretaries for college work.

Department of Mission. Membership List, 1967. Minutes, Spring, Summer, and Fall, 1967. Financial statements, May, June, and September, 1967.

Diamond Jubilee. Program for opening service, St. Paul's Church, Jan 29, 1967. Program from Communion service at Jamestown Island, April 16 1967.Photographs from Jamestown service. Photographs from Cape Henry service. Text of Bishop Hine's speech, April 16 1967, and correspondence about it. Copy of Jubilee Hymn by Jock Darling.

Executive Committee. Letter from Diocesan office concerning Thomas McCaskey's appointment to Board for three-year term, 1967. Minutes, 1967.

VA Travel Council (1).

VA Travel Council (2).

Department of Mission. Minutes, 1967-68. Annual Reports, 1967-68.

Budget (Fundraising and Promotion). Invitation from Bishop Gunn to Thomas McCaskey to join committee, February 16, 1967. Minutes of ad hoc committee, June 6, 1967. Bishop's letter re fundraising, July 7 1967. Promotion committee correspondence between Thomas McCaskey and Clayton Crigger, July 1967. Diocesan balance sheets for March 1968. List of committee members, 1967.

Executive Committee: Notes of meeting, March 21, 1967; Minutes, 1968; List of Members, 1968-69. Publications Committee: Letter from editorial subcommittee chairman to Thomas McCaskey, December 19 1966; Committee Report to the 76th Council, 1968. MRI: Letter from Bishop Gunn to Thomas McCaskey inviting him to join commission, Feb. 27 1967.

Diocesian Commission on Study Leaves.

VA Travel Council (3).

Scope and Contents Notebook, "Diocese of Southern Virginia, Department of Mission, The Reverend Cotesworth P. Lewis, D.D."

Diocesan Executive Board. Minutes: Nov. 21, 1969 through Nov. 17 1977 (not completed).

Roster of Bishops, administrative officers and ministers for the years 1970-72, 1974-75, 1978-1980.

Diocesan Councils: 1971 (79th Council), 1972 (80th Council). Memos on registration procedures and Council business, 1971 Council. Memos on registration and Council business, 1972 Council.

Clergy Conference.

Diocesan Councils: 81st Council. Special Council, Petersburg, Fall 1972. Annual Council, Williamsburg, 1973. Letters re preliminary arrangements. Program for evening service.

Handbook. Program. Preliminary correspondence re arrangements.

Scope and Contents Diocesan Councils, 83rd Annual, 1975. Report on election of Bruton delegates, 1974. Correspondence of Reverend Cotesworth Lewis with Mrs. Chappie Thrift, Mrs. Anna Sniffen and others re arrangements. Program for evening service. Summary report, Jan 22 1975.

Scope and Contents Diocesan Councils: 1976 and 1977. Special Council, Petersburg, Fall 1975. Program and minutes of agenda committee. Letters of Reverend Cotesworth Lewis to Planners re 84th Council, 1976. Special Council, Bon Air, 1976: notice Program, evening service, 85th Council. Miscellaneous correspondence concerning 85th Council, 1977. Copy of Bishop's Address, Feb 13, 1927.

Bishop Charles Vache.

Clergy-Vestry Evaluation Guide, Diocesan Compensation Committee.

Special Diocesan Council (1977) with program and budget (1978).

Diocesan Assessment.

Annual Council

Scope and Contents 87th Annual Council. Letter of Bishop Charles Vache to Reverend Cotesworth Lewis concerning program, Jan 9, 1979. Program and budget Special Council, Petersburg, October 1979.

88th Annual Council Program of Service, Feb 10, 1980. Material on proposed changes in Canons.

Policies for Ordination.

Annual Council.

Annual Councils.

Bishops Visitations.

Diocesan Annual Council.

Diocesan Stewardship Commission.

Diocesan Profile.

Cursillo Movement.

"Ordination Exploration Program," Commission on Ministry.

Diocese Organization Committee Report.

NNECA National Conference.

Programs for order of services (weekly bulletins). September 26 to December 26 1937.

Scope and Contents Programs (weekly bulletins) for Order of Services, May to December 1938 - incomplete. End of Goodwin rectorship; Reverend F.H. Craighill assumes post in Nov 1938.

Programs (weekly bulletins) for order of service (Jan 1, 1939 - Dec 31, 1939).

"Parish Paragraphs," Thomas G. McCaskey and Parke S. Rover Jr.'s editors, 6/2/60 - 6/14/61.

Parish notices, 1926-30. Historical pamphlets. Map of diocese, 1923.

Miscellaneous pamphlets on church history and project, etc. Includes booklet on prayers offered to Virginia Assembly, 1936 (W.A.R Goodwin prayer, Jan. 30) and Williamsburg telephone directory, 1937 (with Bruton on cover).