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*Although a few churches retain their records, most of the records of the Diocese of Calgary are held by the '''University of Calgary Archives''', however they must be accessed through the Diocesan Office. | *Although a few churches retain their records, most of the records of the Diocese of Calgary are held by the '''University of Calgary Archives''', however they must be accessed through the Diocesan Office. | ||
*Contact the office by mail or by phone, providing the name of the individual and the name of the church or the geographical area. There is a cost per search. | *Contact the office by mail or by phone, providing the name of the individual and the name of the church or the geographical area. There is a cost per search. | ||
[https://asc.ucalgary.ca/visiting/ '''Anglican Diocese of Calgary''']<br>[http://specialcollections.ucalgary.ca/manuscript-collections/canadian-historical-archives-/-anglican-church-canada-diocese-calgary-fonds University of Calgary Archives]<br>2500 University Drive NW<br>Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4<br>Telephone: 403-220-7271<br>[https://searcharchives.ucalgary.ca/index.php/anglican-church-of-canada-diocese-of-calgary-fonds '''Diocese of Calgary Fonds'''] | |||
The university holds the Anglican Diocese of Calgary records, 1881-1991, for many parishes. Permission for access must be obtained first from the Synod Office: | |||
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The Diocese of Edmonton, established in 1913, was expanded in 1927 to include a portion of the Diocese of Saskatchewan west of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. The Anglican Church records of the Diocese of Edmonton (1894-1991) which includes registers of births, marriages and burials are held at the Provincial Archives. | The Diocese of Edmonton, established in 1913, was expanded in 1927 to include a portion of the Diocese of Saskatchewan west of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. The Anglican Church records of the Diocese of Edmonton (1894-1991) which includes registers of births, marriages and burials are held at the Provincial Archives. | ||
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The Diocese of Athabasca was founded in 1874 and included the area north of 15 miles south of Athabasca and east-west across the province. In 1884 that territory north of the 60 degree latitude was removed to become the Diocese of Mackenzie River. The same area was returned in 1933, then removed again in 1950 to form the Diocese of the Arctic. Records of the Diocese, including parish registers, are held at the Provincial Archives. | The Diocese of Athabasca was founded in 1874 and included the area north of 15 miles south of Athabasca and east-west across the province. In 1884 that territory north of the 60 degree latitude was removed to become the Diocese of Mackenzie River. The same area was returned in 1933, then removed again in 1950 to form the Diocese of the Arctic. Records of the Diocese, including parish registers, are held at the Provincial Archives. | ||
182 churches are represented from the Edmonton and Athabasca dioceses. The Mackenzie River Diocese now forms part of the Diocese of the Arctic; four parishes are represented in the records. | 182 churches are represented from the Edmonton and Athabasca dioceses. The Mackenzie River Diocese now forms part of the Diocese of the Arctic; four parishes are represented in the records. | ||
=== Lutheran === | === Lutheran === | ||