Guide to the Papers of Charles Strong, 1878-1960

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 2882
Creator:
Charles Strong
Extent:
2.8 metres and (various)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Charles Strong, National Library of Australia, MS 2882, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
The papers contain a record of the Rev Charles Strong's work in Australia, especially his connection with the Australian Church. They include letters, minute books, sermons, prayer books, newspaper cuttings, photographs, memorials and several related objects. There are some personal letters and documents, a full record of the foundation and development of the Australian Church, and a record of Strong's involvement with numerous social welfare organizations.
Biographical Note:
Date Event
1844 Born Dailly, Scotland
1875 Came to Australia to take up the ministry of the Scots Church, Melbourne
1883 Broke with Presbyterian orthodoxy and was dismissed from the Church
1885 Founded the Australian Church
1942 Died at Lorne, Victoria, aged 97
1955 Australian Church ceased to function
Immediate Source of Acquisition:

The papers were received from Miss Helen Strong in October 1970.

Indexed terms

Names:
Charles Strong

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Please refer to the collection's catalogue record for the access conditions (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn3031293).
Conditions Governing Use:
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the scopyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Charles Strong, National Library of Australia, MS 2882, [box number and series and/or file number]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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