Please be reminded that this Saturday, the 24th of September, we will hold:
THE 50th ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF
THE CANADIAN FRIENDS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Zoom invitation forthcoming on Friday!
From 1-2 p.m. Eastern (Toronto) time we will conduct our business. . . . (Click here to read more) “CFHA’s 50th Anniversary AGM this Saturday”
This year, CFHA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 24th.
The business portion of the AGM will take place from 1:00 – 2:00pm EDT. All members are encouraged to attend.
The business portion will be followed by the program portion from 2:30 – 3:30pm EDT and is open to everyone. . . . (Click here to read more) “Save the Date! AGM on Saturday, September 24”
We have updated our transcriptions page with a new upload: Norwich Monthly Meeting, 1852 – 1866.
Thank you to Carman Foster for transcribing the minutes, and to Randy Saylor for overseeing the transcription process. The CFHA is grateful for their generous donation and time. . . . (Click here to read more) “New Transcription: Norwich Monthly Meeting, 1852 – 1866”
Please join the Conference of Quaker Historians and Archivists (CQHA) on three days in June, for a set of virtual sessions foregrounding expanded approaches to the study of Quaker history and culture. Registration for the June sessions is now open. Sessions are free to attend but you must be registered via Eventbrite to access the Zoom details. . . . (Click here to read more) “CQHA Online Methodology Sessions”
CFHA is excited to share the following announcement from the Middlesex Centre Archives:
The Middlesex Centre Archives (MCA) is pleased to announce receipt of a $28,500 grant through the Library and Archives Canada’s Documentary Communities Heritage Program (DHCP). This grant will support the professional repair, cleaning and digitisation of early records and photographs from the businesses, industry and personal records of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and the Marsh Store (1862-1955).
Join us Saturday, May 28th, for the final lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. The series has provided a wonderful opportunity to gather over the past five months to hear speakers present on their research and engage in the broader Quaker scholarly community. . . . (Click here to read more) “Final Lecture in Quakerism in the Atlantic World Series with Robynne Rogers Healey and Erica Canela”
Join us Saturday, May 7th, for the penultimate lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. The previous eight lectures have proven wonderful opportunities for thoughtful dialogue and engagement in the broader Quaker scholarly community. We’re excited to welcome our next presenter, Dr.
CFHA is excited to share the following news!
The Canadian Yearly Meeting Archives Committee is delighted to announce the re-opening of the Canadian Quaker Library and Archives on May 2, 2022. CQLA recently announced the appointment of a new archivist and are now ready to welcome guests back to the archives. . . . (Click here to read more) “Canadian Quaker Library & Archives Re-Opening!”
Join us Saturday, April 23rd, for the eighth lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. The previous lectures have provided wonderful opportunities for Quaker scholars and historians to generously share their research and delve into the diverse facets of Quaker history.
We are excited to share this guest post by Todd Farrell. Todd’s interest in walking wheels and their creators led him to contact CFHA, where he graciously accepted the invitation to share his Walking Wheel Discovery Program research with us on the blog. . . . (Click here to read more) “Walking Wheel Discovery Project”