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St. Peters Church, Mowbray Records

  • ZA HPRA AB2199
  • Fonds
  • 1863 - 1958

Papers from the estate of the late Doris Syfret.

Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA)

Cathedral Church of St. Mary, Johannesburg records

  • ZA HPRA AB748
  • Fonds
  • 1853 - 1971

The records comprise diaries, minutes, correspondence, memoranda, scrapbooks, registers, press-clippings, legal and ecclesiastical documents, photographs, printed items and plans. These records were transferred to the C.P.S.A. record Library in July 1972 from Darrah Hous, just prior to its demolition to make way for a new block of offices and flats, which is to be built on the same site, adjacent to the Cathedral.

From the records one obtains a clear picture of the beginning of the Anglican church in Johannesburg, of its work and growth and importance in the life of the community. The records contain much on the buying and selling of stands, on the raising and spending of money and on the relationship of St. Mary's with first of all, the Diocese of Pretoria and from 1922 with the Diocese of Johannesburg. There is much on the building, repair and ornamentation of the various St. Mary's churches, the services held, the elections and work of churchwardens and on activities closely linked with the church such as the choir, Church Men's society and the Dean's Shelter for the aged, unemployed and homeless. Closely associated with St. Mary's were might be described as her 'daughter' churches, St. Alban's, St. Cyprian's and St. Saviour's and the records contain information on their beginnings and on the missionary and educational work done at St. Cyprian's for the Bantu and at St. Alban's for the coloured people.

The records also throw light on the history of St. John's College and on the work done at St. margaret's Mission House by the sisters of East Grimstead. Side by side with the records of the church itself go the records of its commercial buildings, first St. Mary's buildings in Eloff Street (built on the site of the first St. Mary's church) and later Darragh House in Plein Street (built on the site of the second St. Mary's church), both of which produced revenue from the rents of offices, flats and shops. There is a great deal in the records on the leasing and upkeep of these buildings.

The records of St. Mary's Church are of interest not only to the church historian but also to researchers enquiring into the history of education, social services and property development in Johannesburg.

Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA)

Papers of Rev. William Bramley

  • ZA HPRA AB2236
  • Fonds
  • 1853 - 1897

Note: Extract of letter including inventory list from Mrs J Hill:

12 May 1991.The Archivist.C.P.S.A Archives.University of the Witwatersand.P.O. Wits.2001.Dear Madam,.Rev. William Bramley : B. 27 April 1833; died 28 July 1897.Some time ago I spoke to you about papers concerning my great-grandfather, the Rev. William Bramley, which my father, Mr. Henry Ramsden Bramley, wishes to donate to the Church of the Province of South Africa archives. I have, at last, sorted through the papers, and enclose the following items: [Inventory of items].All these items were preserved by Henry Bramley, eldest son of Rev. William Bramley, and were passed on to his nephew, my father, Mr. Henry Ramsden Bramley, who was the sole male heir in the Bramley family.I give below what little information I have about Rev. William Bramley and his family. [See Biographical sketch].I trust that the above information will be of use to you. Please let me know if you require any additional information. I will try to help, but there are not many people still living who would have the sort of information you might require.Yours Faithfully,.(Signature).Joan Hill (Mrs.).

12 May 1991.

The Archivist.

C.P.S.A Archives.

University of the Witwatersand.

P.O. Wits.

2001.

Dear Madam,.

Rev. William Bramley : B. 27 April 1833; died 28 July 1897.

Some time ago I spoke to you about papers concerning my great-grandfather, the Rev. William Bramley, which my father, Mr. Henry Ramsden Bramley, wishes to donate to the Church of the Province of South Africa archives. I have, at last, sorted through the papers, and enclose the following items: [Inventory of items].

All these items were preserved by Henry Bramley, eldest son of Rev. William Bramley, and were passed on to his nephew, my father, Mr. Henry Ramsden Bramley, who was the sole male heir in the Bramley family.

I give below what little information I have about Rev. William Bramley and his family. [See Biographical sketch].

I trust that the above information will be of use to you. Please let me know if you require any additional information. I will try to help, but there are not many people still living who would have the sort of information you might require.

Yours Faithfully,.

(Signature).

Joan Hill (Mrs.)

Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA)

Anglican Parish Registers

  • ZA HPRA AB3208
  • Fonds
  • 1850 - 2004

This Index provides a listing of the digitised Registers of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa, which are now available on DVDs and on the website of the Family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They cover the years 1850-2004 and include baptism, marriage and burial records.

Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA)

Diocese of Cape Town, Letters patent

  • ZA HPRA AB2501
  • Fonds
  • 1848

Illuminated 'letters patent' on the establishment of the Diocese of Cape Town.

Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA)

Diocese of Cape Town, Chronicle

  • ZA HPRA AB1159
  • Fonds
  • 1847 - 1865

Kept by Sophy Gray, the wife of Robert Gray, first Bishop of Cape Town, this volume contains the chronicle of the Province, together with an index. The entries were done in fine calligraphy.

Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA)

Archbishops of Cape Town, Part 2 records

  • ZA HPRA AB1363
  • Fonds
  • 1840 - 1982

The first part of the collection of the records of the Archbishop of Cape Town was transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand Library in 1974 to be added to the central Record Library of the C.P.S.A. which, since 1937, had been in the care of the University Library. It was described in 'Selected Records of the Archbishops of Cape Town', No. 6 in the Library's series of Historical and Literary Inventories of Collections,.

This present inventory, 'Selected Records of the Archbishops of Cape Town Part II', describes records transferred to the Library in instalments from 1980 to 1990 from Bishopscourt, the home of the Archbishop of Cape Town, by Mrs. A.R. 14o-tee. Provincial Archivist. The records in Part II relate, in general, to the years 1940 to 1982, later period then those in Part I but there is some overlap, there being several items from as far back as 1840.

It in a large collection in 288 pamphlet boxes and follows the alphabetical arrangement by subject used at Bishopscourt. A condensed description of each subject file is given in the inventory together with an index of personal names, churches, parishes and selected subject fields. For the benefit of researchers a list of the names of bishops in each diocese, from the origin of the diocese to date, has been provided together with a map showing the dioceses or the C.P.S.A. in existence in 1991.

The records relate to the whole of the C.P.S.A. but there is a heavy preponderance of Cape documentation because of the Archbishop's residing in Cape Town and his dual role as head of The Diocese of Cape Town as well as being Metropolitan, for the Province. They include the Archbishop's correspondence with bishops of the various dioceses and with individual members of the clergy. Not only do the records show the inspiration of the C.P.S.A. and its work, particularly in the fields education, health and social services, but they also reflect the Church's attitude to social and political problems in South Africa,.

There is much about the Church's confrontation with the State over the issue of apartheid, notably the effects of the Group Areas Act on black churches in white areas and the admission or all races to church schools. Other topics are conscientious objection and the refusal of young Anglicans, both lay and clerical, to serve in the South African Defence Force and the question of Namibia's independence and the expulsion of Bishops Mize and Winter for promoting it.

Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA)

Papers of Bp. George Wyndham Hamilton Knight-Bruce

  • ZA HPRA AB739
  • Fonds
  • 1836 - 1980

The Knight-Bruce papers consist of 40 items spanning the years 1836-1950 with the greatest number being on the Bishop's work in Africa, (1886-1894). Perhaps the most interesting item is a polyglot bible, given to the bishop by his wife and carried by him on his African journeys, which contains manuscript notes on the Knight-Bruce family and marginal notes in the Bishop's hand. Another interesting item is a notebook, alphabetically arranged, with the Bishop's bible references.

There are miscellaneous papers e.g, print, but to other members of the Knight-Bruce family such as Sir James Lewis Knight-Bruce, Judge, Gordon Kennett Knight-Bruce, Judge and Acting Chief Justice, Tanganyika and John Horace Wyndham Knight-Bruce, author. The papers were purchased from Peter Eaton.

Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA)

Diocese of St. Helena records

  • ZA HPRA AB1612
  • Fonds
  • 1834 - 1967

Records pertaining to St. Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

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