Category: Process

(Re)describing the Denzil Ridout fonds

by / April 29, 2026 / Anti-Oppressive Work, Process

CONTENT WARNING: The following blog post features images and discussion of materials in the Denzil Ridout fonds. Photographs featured in this fonds were taken amid tours of the United Church of Canada’s mission sites. While images directly linked to these sites are not included in this blog post, the Morley Residential School is referenced. Materials of this nature can be upsetting, please make any necessary preparations prior to

(Re)describing the Denzil Ridout fonds Article

A middle-aged white man cooking bannock outside.

What happens to records when they come to the archives?

by / July 26, 2023 / Process

The United Church of Canada Archives in Toronto acquires or receives (on average) 40 m of textual records, and an increasing number of digital files each year to add to our growing collection. Aside from transfers from the General Council Office, regional councils, or communities of faith, we also receive donations from the public. Whether

What happens to records when they come to the archives? Article

Archival boxes in rows on shelves with labels affixes to the front.