Fonds FD 08 - Estevan Presbytery fonds

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Estevan Presbytery fonds

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  • Textual record

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  • Variations in title: Previously identified as Estevan Presbytery sub-series (A.381.XI.D.8) and Alameda Presbytery sub-series (A.381.V.B.2 and B.3).

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FD 08

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  • 1906–1962 (Creation)
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    Includes pre-Union (likely Presbyterian) records.

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9.7 cm of textual records

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(ca.1908–1925)

Administrative history

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(1925–1951)

Administrative history

Estevan Presbytery was the new name given to Alameda Presbytery, by the first Saskatchewan Conference (October 1925). As Alameda Presbytery, it was one of the original 16 that were established by the first General Council of the United Church of Canada (June 1925), to be part of the new Saskatchewan Conference. Initial boundaries for both Alameda Presbytery and Weyburn Presbytery were to follow the recommendation of a joint meeting of Alameda and Weyburn Presbyteries, from the Presbyterian Synod of Saskatchewan, and the Weyburn District of the Methodist Saskatchewan Conference.

In 1951, Arcola and Estevan Presbyteries amalgamated, becoming the Arcola-Estevan Presbytery.

Name of creator

(1951–1973)

Administrative history

Arcola-Estevan Presbytery was created from the amalgamation of Arcola Presbytery and Estevan Presbytery, in 1951. In 1973, Arcola-Estevan Presbytery was combined with part of Assiniboia Presbytery, becoming the new Souris Valley Presbytery.

Custodial history

Most records in the fonds were likely transferred to the archives between 1925 and 1986. Their original provenance is unclear, though administrative and committee records may have come directly from presbytery secretaries, committee members, delegates or other associated individuals.

Scope and content

The fonds consists of textual materials generated by Alameda, Estevan and Arcola-Estevan Presbyteries, their secretaries, committees and related bodies, in fulfillment of their responsibilities, as outlined in the Manual of the United Church of Canada and by the Presbyterian Church in Canada, prior to 1925.

Contents include minutes (1906-1951) and Statistical Records of Home Missions (1912-1935). Minute books document meetings of pre-union Alameda Presbytery, as well as United Church successor, Estevan Presbytery.

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Arrangement

Original order for many of these records is unclear. Items listed under A.381.XI.D.8 and A.381.V.B.2 and B.3 were arranged sometime before 1990, with cross-references noted in finding aid GS-168. Records were re-described in 2017, as part of a shared fonds.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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Availability of other formats

Microfilm copy of some records also available.

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Some records may be restricted, to protect personal information.

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

Use, publication, and/or reproduction of records are subject to the conditions of the Copyright Act. Please consult archivist for assistance.

Finding aids

GS-168 includes original file and series listings, in sections A.381.XI.D.8, and A.381.V.B.2 to B.3. Additional microfilm contents listed in finding aid IR-12.

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General note

Box numbers (orange label): 94;
Box numbers (pink label): 4164.

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Textual records: A381.XI.D.8.1; A.381.V.B.2, B.3

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