National Episcopal Historians and Archivists (NEHA)

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. . . Promoting the Preservation and Dissemination of the Heritage of Episcopal Congregations and Dioceses.

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2012 NEHA Conference
August 21-24, 2012, Buffalo, New York
More information here.

Nominations sought for SAA's Sister M. Claude Lane Award for significant contribution to the field of religious archives. More information here.

The National Episcopal Historians & Archivists (NEHA) invites you to share your interest in the history of the Episcopal Church: its congregations, people, and influence on the history of the United States of America.

Begun in 1961 as an outgrowth of the Church Historical Society, the organization answered the needs of church officials and leaders who felt attention should be given to nurturing congregational, diocesan, and institutional historians as well as archivists and registrars. Dr. Arthur Ben Chitty visited many places, noting there was a great deal of historical material lying about but, “much misunderstanding about what should be done to preserve this material.”

The Rt. Rev. Jackson Kemper
First Missionary Bishop
of the Episcopal Church

NEHA has focused on practical matters of materials since its first meeting, which began by brainstorming on several topics such as discovering the extent of diocesan archives and exchanging ideas with archivists and historiographers.

NEHA continues to provide a forum for exchanging ideas, giving mutual support, and defining its role as an archival and historical professional society for those who participate in preserving and exploring the historical dimensions of the Episcopal Church. NEHA encourages every congregation, diocese, and organization in the Episcopal Church to collect, preserve and organize its records and share its history.

Often how you keep it is as
important as what you keep.

To support this effort, NEHA provides:
  • Publications in both print and electronic media.
  • Annual conferences and networking opportunities.
  • Training workshops and classes.

It doesn't happen without you! Already a member of NEHA? Thank you. If not, why not become a member today! Individuals, congregations, dioceses and entities can all become members of NEHA. Visit the membership page to find out how.

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