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Date(s)
- 1934-1944 (Creation)
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Series
Extent and medium
Loose papers in 3 manila folders
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The Most Rev. Wm. Saumarez Smith encouraged the Sunday School teachers of the diocese to form an association. The inaugural meeting of the SSTA was held on January 29 1909, at St Mark's, Granville, with the Rev. A.E.J. Ross acting as chairman. This was closely followed by the first SSTA Conference which was held on the February 17 1909, at St John's, Parramatta, presided over by the Ven. Archdeacon Gunther. The first committee consisted of the Rev. A.E.J. Ross, Mr W.P. Noller and G.H. Lewis, with Mr LC Colman as Hon. Secretary. The association gradually grew and from 1929 has been associated with the Diocesan Board of Education which assisted with teacher training and kindergarten instruction.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This series comprises manuscript and typescript papers relating to the foundation of the SSTA Quarterly Magazine, including RT Pearson's personal notes, correspondence, conference and committee meeting agendas. Articles submitted for publication in the magazine are either manuscript (pencil) or typescript. The series includes numerous news clippings, pamphlets and articles submitted to, or collected by RT Pearson for publication. Some of these items are undated. Printing quotes, receipts and a proof copy of the first magazine are included.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Alphabetical
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open access