William Lawrence diaries, 1893-1941.

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William Lawrence diaries, 1893-1941.

Diaries of William Lawrence, Episcopal bishop of Massachusetts, kept from 5 October 1894 - 5 Nov. 1941. Entries note Lawrence's professional activities during his tenure as bishop (1893 - 1927) and his continued involvement with the diocese following his retirement, including preaching engagements, visits to churches throughout Massachusetts, and attendance at various diocesan meetings and conferences. Lawrence also notes visits to Italy (1901, 1912) and Egypt (1912), and several trips to Episcopal conferences in England.

44 v. in 5 pamphlet boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7645078

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Episcopal Church

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In 1982, the General Convention of the Church deleted the words "Protestant" and "in the United States of America" from the official title of the Church, making it the Episcopal Church. From the description of Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, 1823-1975 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702152635 ...

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