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Greetings and Report from the Archives Committee of Canadian Yearly Meeting

The following report is from the Archives Committee of Canadian Yearly Meeting, shared with the CFHA in light of our upcoming Annual General Meeting on September 24th.

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To Friends in Canadian Yearly Meeting and beyond

We send loving greetings from the annual gathering of the Canadian Yearly Meeting (CYM) Archives Committee at the Canadian Quaker Library and Archives (CQLA) and Pickering College, Newmarket, Ontario. . . . (Click here to read more) “Greetings and Report from the Archives Committee of Canadian Yearly Meeting”

By CFHA, ago

CQHA Online Methodology Sessions

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”

By CFHA, ago

Middlesex Centre Archives Receives Grant to Digitize Quaker Records

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).

. . . (Click here to read more) “Middlesex Centre Archives Receives Grant to Digitize Quaker Records”
By CFHA, ago

Final Lecture in Quakerism in the Atlantic World Series with Robynne Rogers Healey and Erica Canela

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”

By CFHA, ago

Penultimate Lecture in Quakerism in the Atlantic World with Rosalind Johnson

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.

. . . (Click here to read more) “Penultimate Lecture in Quakerism in the Atlantic World with Rosalind Johnson”
By CFHA, ago

Canadian Quaker Library & Archives Re-Opening!

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!”

By CFHA, ago

Eighth Lecture in Quakerism in the Atlantic World with Erin Bell

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.

. . . (Click here to read more) “Eighth Lecture in Quakerism in the Atlantic World with Erin Bell”
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