Australian Christian Endeavour Union further records, 1892-1995, being mainly New South Wales Christian Endeavour Union further records.

MLMSS 8092

fonds

1892-1995

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Musical Sound Recordings, Nonmusical Sound Recordings, Objects, Clippings, Ephemera, Photographs

944655

2.28 metres of textual material, approximately 80 photographs, 8 medals and 1 sound disc (12 boxes and 1 outsize box), some boxes contain badges, pennants and clothing accessories

BOX 1
Minute book of Manly District Christian Endeavour Union meetings, 10 Nov. 1949-5 May 1960

‘Western Suburbs District Christian Endeavour Union President’s Bible’, being copy of the Holy Bible, presented to the President, Pastor F. L. Ewers on the occasion of his induction to office on 13 Mar. 1967, with enclosed list of and their dates of induction, 28 Jan. 1965-17 Mar. 1974

‘Circulars – General’, ca. 1940-1977

‘General Matters – Correspondence’, 1969-1991, with manuscript copy of ‘N.S.W. State Theme Song’, no date, by Dawn Buckland (Yullundry Y.P.C.E. Society, Central Western C.E. Union)

Hand-drawn issues of The Junior Gazette, nos 4-7, 1st June-1st Sept. 1928, with Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavour Hornsby Active Member’s Pledge of Nancy Caroline Baker, 3 Nov. 1925

Christian Endeavour Prayer Meeting Topics, 1892-1903, and N.S.W. Convention programmes, 1892-1895, 1902, including souvenir programme of Special Christian Endeavour Convention in connection with the visit of the founder of the movement, Rev. Francis E. Clark, Sept. 1892

Printed material, 1897-ca. 1982, being mainly N.S.W. publications, including State Convention programmes

BOX 2
8 medals struck to celebrate the 10th World Convention, Melbourne, Aug. 1938 and the Jubilee of Christian Endeavour in Australia, of the Wharf Street Baptist Church, Brisbane, 6 Feb. 1888

Blue clip folder of mixed media, 1899-1983, including gramophone record of junior choir at 14th World’s Convention, Sydney, 1962; C. E. and Convention badges, pennants and ribbons; and printed material

BOX 3
Black folder of minutes of meetings of 37th Australian Council, Adelaide, Jan. 1978 (with circular, 12 Dec. 1997) to 45th Australian Council, Sydney, Mar. 1994, and of the Annual General Meeting, Adelaide, 18 Apr. 1995

BOX 4
Blue folder of minutes of meetings of National Executive, 4 Jan. 1980 to 17-18 Apr. 1995

BOX 5X
Display item of photographs and newscuttings of 14th Australasian Convention, Nambour, Qld, Oct. 1922

Display item of newscuttings of 20th National Convention, Brisbane, Oct. 1935

Outsize card signed by National Council at World Centenary, Brisbane, 4-7 Jan. 1981

Outsize cards (2) signed by delegates at Centenary Convention, Brisbane, 7-14 Jan. 1982

BOX 6
Minute book of N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union Executive Committee meetings, 16 Sept. 1916-5 Sept. 1924

28th Annual Report of N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union, 30 June 1919

Scrapbook of N.S.W. Youth Campaign conducted by Rev. Lionel B. Fletcher, 21 June-21 July 1932

Scrapbook of N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union activities, 1934-1942, being mainly printed material, including circulars, leaflets and programmes

Minute book of Western Suburbs District Christian Endeavour Union Executive Committee and Council meetings, 9 Sept. 1957-14 May 1973

Field Officer Reports [N.S.W.], 1974-1976

BOX 7
Folder of copies of minutes of meetings of 26th National Council, Brisbane, Sept. 1955; 27th National Council, Adelaide, Jan. 1958; Standing Committee, Melbourne, Jan. 1959; 28th National Council, Melbourne, Jan. 1960; 2nd Standing Committee, Katoomba, N.S.W., Mar. 1961; 29th National Council, Perth, Jan. 1962

Holy Bible, with enclosed list of ‘Past Presidents’, 1899-1981

Minute book of Central Suburbs Districts Union meetings, 12 Feb. 1963-12 July 1965, with circulars, 1965

Folder of N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union correspondence, 1957-1969

Collins Desk Diary for 1955 containing names of members, with orders for cook books, 1958-1966, at back of diary

‘New Members Book’, 1955-1982, relating to N.S.W.

BOX 8
Minute book of Southern Tablelands Christian Endeavour Union meetings, 16 June 1941-4 June 1956

Minute book of Southern Tablelands Christian Endeavour Union meetings, 17 June 1957-14 July 1962

Minute book of Southern Tablelands Christian Endeavour Union meetings, 1 Oct. 1962-12 Aug. 1978

Minute book of Southern Tablelands Christian Endeavour Union Executive meetings, 13 Oct. 1960-10 Nov. 1964

Folder of Southern Tablelands Christian Endeavour Union correspondence, 1967, 1979-1980, and photographs of the visit of Rev. H. N. Pell, 196-

Copies of minutes of N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union Finance Committee meetings, 23 June 1968-11 Nov. 1971

Printed material of Liverpool District Christian Endeavour, 1957-1958

‘District Unions Constitutions’, including constitutions of Manly-Warringah, Northern Coalfields, East Hills, Chatswood-Hornsby, Liverpool, Parramatta, Richmond River, Gosford, Manning River, Dungog, Newcastle, Marrickville-Bankstown, Western Districts

Folder of printed material and photographs and photographic proof sheets relating to Garden Party, Government House, Sydney, 28 Mar. 1981, to celebrate Christian Endeavour centenary

C.E. Nursery Department correspondence book, 1948-1962

‘C.E. Nursery Department Record Book No. 3 May 1966-[1976]’

‘Nursery Department’, 1977-1982

‘JDC [Junior Diploma Course] Results [N.S.W.], 1976-1990

BOX 9
14th World Convention City Committee, Sydney, correspondence, 23 June 1960-14 Jan. 1963

14th World Convention City Committee, Sydney, circulars, notices, reports, agendas, 1960-1962

14th World Convention City Committee, Sydney, Convenors / C.C.C. personnel, 7 July 1960-4 Dec. 1963

BOX 10
35th National Convention City Committee correspondence, 1 Mar. 1972-21 Mar. 1974

35th National Convention City Committee circulars and printed material, 1970-1974

35th National Convention City Committee correspondence with National and State Unions, 9 Feb. 1972-11 Oct. 1973

Minute book of Convention City Committee meetings, 10 Feb. 1972- 6 May 1994

BOX 11
Correspondence of Mollie Feary, Secretary of 45th National Convention, 1992-1994

Minutes of N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union Executive meetings, 7 Nov. 1941-2 Oct. 1942

Minutes of N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union Holiday Homes Committee meetings, 13 June 1927-19 Feb. 1931 (final meeting)

‘District Unions’, 1977-1987, being advice forms from N.S.W. Christian Endeavour District Unions

Office at Fayworth House [379-381 Pitt Street, Sydney] Nov. 1978-June 1984’

Junior Buds’ Activity Packets, Activity Sheets, Leaders’ Superintendents’ Topic Guide, Topic Notes, 1966-1980

Junior Christian Endeavour Centenary Pack, Oct. 1980

For Christ and the Church: a study/work book for junior Endeavourers

BOX 12
‘C.E.M.A.P. 1972’, being N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union Missions and Outreach Department correspondence relating to Christian Endeavour in Mission Areas Project (C.E.M.A.P.), 1972-1973

‘C.E.M.A.P. 1973’, being N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union Missions and Outreach Department correspondence relating to Christian Endeavour in Mission Areas Project (C.E.M.A.P.), 1973-1974

‘C.E.M.A.P. 1974’, being N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union Missions and Outreach Department correspondence relating to Christian Endeavour in Mission Areas Project (C.E.M.A.P.), 1973-1974

‘C.E.M.A.P. 1975-76’, being N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union Missions and Outreach Department correspondence relating to Christian Endeavour in Mission Areas Project (C.E.M.A.P.), 1974-1977

Bound issues of The Golden Link: The Representative of the Australasian Young People’s Societies of Christian Endeavour
Vol. 3 Nos. 25-36, 1 Aug. 1894-1 July 1895
Vol. 4 Nos. 37-48, 1 Aug. 1895-1July 1896
Vol. 5 Nos. 49-60, 1 Aug. 1896-1 July 1897

BOX 13
Photographs, being mainly group portraits
1. Francis E. Clark (3). President of the World’s Christian Endeavour Union

2. Rev. Henry Clark. Ex-President N.S.W.C.E. Union (Photo:Crown Studios, Sydney)

3. Group at Goulburn, N.S.W., 1904 (Photo: Rozelle, Auburn St. Goulburn). Front row: Mr Henry Bush, Mr J. Neale Breden, Miss Davies, Rev. Chas Whyte, Rev. C. J. Tinsley, Mr J. B. Spencer, Rev. W. P. Phillips, Rev. P. J. Stephen. Back row: Mr Henry Pain, Unidentified man, Mrs Woodhouse, Rev. J. Woodhouse, Unidentified woman, Rev. M. Rearley, Unidentified man

4. Procession featuring marchers behind Western Suburbs banner outside Central Station, Sydney, 192-

5. N.S.W.C.E. Camp, Endeavourville, ca. 1913

6. C.E. meeting, Sydney, 1906 (Photo: Norman, Photo, 8 Elizabeth St., Sydney)

7. 22nd Annual N.S.W. State Convention – Excursion to Killarney. Gathering at open air Song Service (Photo: Norman, Photo, 24A Pitt St., Sydney

8. Delegates outside Sydney Town Hall, 192-?

9. Group outside the John Cooper Methodist Hall, Benalla, Vic., 192-? (Photo: William John Howship, Benalla, Vic.)

10. Toxteth Junior C.E.S, May 1914

11. Sydney harbour excursion, 192-

12. Group at Chatswood Central Methodist, 1922?

13. 14th National Convention, Brisbane, 1922 (2) (Photo: Regent Studios, Thos. Mathewson Co., Brisbane)

14. N.S.W. Delegates, 15th Australasian Convention, Adelaide, Oct. 1924

15. Victorian Delegates, 15th Australasian Convention, Adelaide, Oct. 1924

16. Parramatta District Rally, ca. 1925

17. Night of Flash Light, Melbourne, 6 Oct. 1926

18. Visit to Mundaring Wier, W.A., - 17th Australasian Convention, Perth, Oct. 1928

19. Group outside Methodist Church, Reid, A.C.T. - 1st Convention Canberra, 3 June 1929

20. N.S.W. Delegation, 1st Pacific International Convention, Sydney, Aug. 1931 (Rev. Lionel B. Fletcher in front row)

21. Victorian Delegates, Sydney, 1931

22. Photograph inscribed ‘Southern Tablelands / Canberra June 3rd / 1933’ of group with small banner for 19th National Convention, Launceston, 19-25 Oct. 1933

23. Group at Athol Gardens on Sydney Harbour excursion, 1934

24. Meeting at 10th World Convention, Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Aug. 1938

25. 43rd Annual State Convention, Sydney, 1934

26. Group outside church in Canberra ?, 193- (Photo: Alex Collingridge, Canberra)

27. National Council, Adelaide, 1946

28. N.S.W. Delegates, 22nd National Convention, Adelaide, Oct. 1947 (3) (Photo: Frank Boase, Adelaide)

29. Junior Rally, 24th National Convention, Sydney, Aug. 1951

30. Choir, 24th National Convention, Sydney, Aug. 1951

31. N.S.W. Delegates, 25th National Convention, Launceston, Tas., Oct. 1953 (Photo: Burrows & Co., Quadrant, Launceston)

32. National Council, Brisbane, 1955

33. N.S.W. Delegates, 26th National Convention, Brisbane, Sept. 1955 (3)

34. N.S.W. Delegates, 27th National Convention, Adelaide, Jan. 1958 (Photo: Frank Boase, 42 Sheffield Street, Malvern, S.A.)

35. Welcome tea, 27th National Convention, Adelaide, Jan. 1958

36. March of N.S.W and Victorian Delegates, 27th National Convention, Adelaide, Jan. 1958

37. South Australian Delegates, 28th National Convention, Melbourne, Jan. 1960

38. N.S.W. Delegates, 14th World’s Convention, Sydney, 1962

39. Organizing Committee of 14th World’s Convention, Sydney, 1962 (Photo: Phil Ward Studios, 296 Pitt Street, Sydney)

40. Organizing Committee ?, 14th World’s Convention, Sydney, 1962 (Photo: Phil Ward Studios, 296 Pitt Street, Sydney)

41. Officials at 14th World’s Convention, Sydney, 1962

42. N.S.W. Delegation, 29th National Convention, Perth, 1962

43. Delegates, 30th National Convention, Brisbane, Jan. 1964 (Photo: Homeland Studio)

44. N.S.W. Delegates, 31st National Convention, Launceston, May 1966

45. Australian Council, 32nd National Convention, Adelaide, Jan. 1968

46. N.S.W. delegates, 32nd National Convention, Adelaide, Jan. 1968

47. Outgoing President, Rev. L. Van Vorst (Revesby Congregational), presenting the N.S.W. Christian Endeavour’s President’s Bible to his successor, Rev. A. Tester (Cabramatta Baptist), at the opening meeting of N.S.W. Convention, 1971 (Photo: Worldwide Audio-Visuals & Photos, P.O. Box 27, Helensburgh, N.S.W.)

48. Rev. Alan Tester, State President, inducting the new C.E. officers, 1971. Left to right: Rev. L. Van Vorst, Miss M. Bixshall, Rev. T. R. Collis, unidentified man, Rev. A. Tester (rear view), Mr A. P. W. Broome, unidentified woman, Miss M. Swales, Miss A. Robertson, Mrs J. Arnold (Photo: Worldwide Audio-Visuals & Photos, P.O. Box 27, Helensburgh, N.S.W.)

49. ‘Peter Wilkinson leading the Chorus time at the Friday night meeting’, 1971?

50. National Council ?, 35th National Convention, Sydney, Jan. 1974 (Photo: Worldwide Audio-Visuals & Photos, 7 Louise Street, Jannali, N.S.W.)

51. N.S.W. Delegates, 35th National Convention, Sydney, Jan. 1974 (Photo: Worldwide Audio-Visuals & Photos, 7 Louise Street, Jannali, N.S.W.)

52. N.S.W. Delegates at National Convention, 1980?

53. Infant in hospital cot sponsored by N.S.W. Christian Endeavour Union, between 1920-1935

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