Horace Norman Vincent Tonks papers, 1923-1956.

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Horace Norman Vincent Tonks papers, 1923-1956.

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This group of approximately 250 letters was collected and maintained by Bishop Tonks who collected autographs as a hobby. A letter from A.G.H. Smart, Assistant Medical Adviser to the Colonial, Secretary, Colonial Office, dated September 24, 1941, indicates that on at least one occasion, Tonks was collecting autographs to sell for the purpose of raising money for the Red Cross.

.28 cubic ft. (1 half size legal archives box)

Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology

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Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology

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Church of England

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According to the Canons of 1604, XLIX-LII, of the Church of England, only those persons whose faith and learning are known to their bishop are licensed to preach. Such is the case because the Anglican bishop has pastoral charge of his entire diocese, and the ministers of that diocese, and the ministers of that diocese are considered to be his assistants. From the description of Church of England licensing document, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122406060 The major mis...

Tonks, Horace Norman Vincent, 1891-1959.

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The Right Reverend Horace Norman Vincent Tonks was born at Walsall, England, on 29 January 1891, the son of Henry and Emily Tonks. He married Alice Underwood in 1921. They had two daughters and three sons. Tonks was educated at Walsall Grammar School and Lichfield Theological College. His career as a clergyman in the Church of England spanned the years 1916 through 1956. A few of his more significant appointments were as Vicar of Saint Sampson with Holy Trinity, Kings Co...