St. James' Anglican Church (Cobalt, Ont.) sous fonds

Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/08/2011 - 16:36

Description

Start Date:

1907

End Date:

1985

Date Range:

1907-1985

Physical Description:

0.26 m of textual record

Arrangement:

Sous fonds is arranged chronologically by record type.

History Biographical:

St. James’ Anglican Church (Cobalt, Ont.) is part of the multi-point Northern Lights Anglican Parish (Haileybury, Ont.).

The Anglican congregation in Cobalt started with Rev. R.A. Cowling of Haileybury and the Rev. George Thornelow, Bishop of Algoma, visiting the pioneer town in December 1905. Church services were held in the Cobalt schoolhouse with Mr. Cowley coming from Haileybury.

The Mining Corporation assisted in purchasing the property for what would become St. James’ Anglican Church. The church was constructed with utilitarian design, the rock of the hill serving as its foundation. Over time the church has been strengthened with steel beams and a cement foundation. The church was opened August 19, 1906 by Bishop Thorneloe and Bishop Montgomery of the S.P.G. A chancel was added in 1909 to accommodate the larger congregation.

Rectors and incumbents have included: Mr. H.J. Richard (catechist) (1906), Mr. W.E. Philips (catechist) (1906-1907), Mr. R.C. Bartels (1907), Mr. M.S. Banewel (1907), Rev. E.P.S. Spencer (1907-1911).

Sources

“70^th Anniversary: St. James’ Church, Cobalt”, 1976, Diocesan Heritage Centre Parish History collection, 2014-019_001_030.

Scope Content:

Sous fonds is comprised of records documenting the activities at St. James' Anglican Church (Cobalt, Ont.) and Christ Church (Latchford, Ont.). Includes parish register, baptisms, confirmations, marriages, burials, parish history, parish register, vestry book, minutes, financial reports, and other material.

Repository:

aua

Admin

Custodial History:

Accrual 2009-091 transferred from Laurentian University Archives to Algoma University in May 2009.

Access Restriction:

May be restrictions on access based on the terms of the Deposit Agreement, the Diocese's Policy on Privacy and Archives. Subject to all applicable privacy legislation.

Repro Restriction:

May be restrictions on use based on the terms of the Deposit Agreement, the Diocese's Policy on Privacy and Archives. Subject to all applicable privacy legislation.

Conservation:

Minor conservation performed on sous fonds.

GMD:

textual record

Geographic Access:

Cobalt (Ont.)

Description Level:

Sous Fonds

Name Access:

St. James' Anglican Church (Cobalt, Ont.)

Language:

All material is in English.