Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1951-1996 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
8 manila folders
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
Inaugurated in 1891 in St Marys, Balmain. The name 'Bethany' was used in the early years but the official title was approximately The Church of England Deaconess Institution Sydney Limited. Incorporated as Anglican Deaconess Institution Limited (ADSIL) in 1996, the Institution adopted a CEO and a more corporate and independent constitution in 2008, and was renamed Anglican Deaconess Ministries Limited in 2011
Archival history
Collected by Mary Andrews and transferred with her papers.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
These appear to be Mary Andrew's copies of the Institute Minutes. The Official signed records are retained by Anglican Deaconess Ministries who should be approach for access to the minutes. The meetings were held approximately monthly. The subjects included properties and other financial matters, meetings received a report from the Principal and the role and management of the properties, appointments of senior staff (such as the Principal of Deaconess House).
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Chronological, roughly sorted only
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Unrestricted