The Local Group Historian
Keep a record of the history of the local WMS group only. Do not record information from your congregation that does not include WMS involvement.
Do record:
- the year the group was organized
- names of officers over the years (a picture of the first officers would be helpful)
- number of original members
- names and biographical sketches and/or pictures of women and men group who made an outstanding contribution to group life
- other groups in the congregation or other groups (children, youth, women) established through the efforts of the group
- record of growth of group and progress of the group
- reorganization or changes in the group life and the reasons for these changes
- difficult times and how these were coped with
- contributions of the local group to the life of the congregation and the wider church
- special anniversaries of the group
The group historian or officer requested to keep historical records of the group should send historical information to the Presbyterial Historian when requested and provide information for congregational historical records when appropriate.
NOTE: Information on preservation of historical documents can be obtained from
Presbyterian Archives & Records Management
50 Wynford Dr.,
Toronto
,
ON
,
M3C 1J7
(416) 441-1111 OR 1-800-619-7301
Fax (416) 441-2825
Email karnold@presbyterian.ca
