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The Archives & Museum Gallery

A large gallery within the Archives and Museum enables us to present changing exhibits throughout the year. Details are announced on the Cathedral website as information becomes available.

 Chronicles of the Cathedral Archives & Museum

September 2008 Chronicles (web version) is available from the downloads page here. This issue of the Chronicles is brimming with news & tidbits, background articles, upcoming exhibit information and pictures of recent Archives events. (8 MB download).

A large gallery within the Archives and Museum enables us to present changing exhibits throughout the year. Details are announced on the Cathedral website as information becomes available.

 Chronicles of the Cathedral Archives & Museum

September 2008 Chronicles (web version) is available from the downloads page here. This issue of the Chronicles is brimming with news & tidbits, background articles, upcoming exhibit information and pictures of recent Archives events. (8 MB download).
Finding the Archives & Museum

The Cathedral Archives & Museum is located adjacent to the Cathedral on the second floor of the Parish House, 65 Church St. (at the southeast corner of Adelaide St. E).

To see a map, CLICK HERE

 

The Cathedral Archives & Museum is located adjacent to the Cathedral on the second floor of the Parish House, 65 Church St. (at the southeast corner of Adelaide St. E).

To see a map, CLICK HERE

 
 

The Archives and Museum is a completely volunteer operation, and while there are no charges for admission or for research undertaken, donations are welcomed to assist in the care and maintenance of the collection. Tax receipts are available for those of $10.00 or more

The Archives and Museum is a completely volunteer operation, and while there are no charges for admission or for research undertaken, donations are welcomed to assist in the care and maintenance of the collection. Tax receipts are available for those of $10.00 or more
 

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ARCHIVES COMMITTEE 
Page

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ARCHIVES COMMITTEE 
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Learn about Other
EVENTS
at the Cathedral

 

 

Learn about Other
EVENTS
at the Cathedral

 
 

Tours can be made at any time by appointment, or during on the open hours as listed for special exhibits. Contact with the Curator in advance may save researchers time and effort - please feel free to call and enquire the Archives & Museum at 416-364-7865 ext 233 or email.

Tours can be made at any time by appointment, or during on the open hours as listed for special exhibits. Contact with the Curator in advance may save researchers time and effort - please feel free to call and enquire the Archives & Museum at 416-364-7865 ext 233 or email.
Recent event

Author Austin Clarke read from his recent novel "More"during Doors Open 2009  Sunday, May 24 at 2:00pm

Doors Open Toronto - May 24. Invested with the Order of Canada, recipient of four honourary doctorates, winner of the W.O. Mitchell Prize - awarded to a Canadian writer who has produced an outstanding body of work and served as a mentor for other writers - and recipient of  the Martin Luther King Junior Award for Excellence in Writing: author Austin Clarke lives in Toronto and attends St. James’ Cathedral.

Perhaps the most political of all of Austin Clarke’s novels, “More” is a powerful indictment of the iniquities of racial discrimination and the crime of poverty.  The setting is in downtown Toronto within hearing distance of the bells of St. James’, and its central character, a single black mother who has lived in Canada for thirty years, contemplates the struggles and disappointments she has experienced since coming here and her son’s involvement in gang crime.  It is a beautifully affecting story about oppression and redemption and hope.

Author Austin Clarke read from his recent novel "More"during Doors Open 2009  Sunday, May 24 at 2:00pm

Doors Open Toronto - May 24. Invested with the Order of Canada, recipient of four honourary doctorates, winner of the W.O. Mitchell Prize - awarded to a Canadian writer who has produced an outstanding body of work and served as a mentor for other writers - and recipient of  the Martin Luther King Junior Award for Excellence in Writing: author Austin Clarke lives in Toronto and attends St. James’ Cathedral.

Perhaps the most political of all of Austin Clarke’s novels, “More” is a powerful indictment of the iniquities of racial discrimination and the crime of poverty.  The setting is in downtown Toronto within hearing distance of the bells of St. James’, and its central character, a single black mother who has lived in Canada for thirty years, contemplates the struggles and disappointments she has experienced since coming here and her son’s involvement in gang crime.  It is a beautifully affecting story about oppression and redemption and hope.
Recent Exhibits

"Sacred Steps" Exhibit
Exhibit in Archives & Museum March 8, 2009
This travelling exhibit created by the College of William and Mary in Virginia was a unique opportunity to learn about the legendary burial site of our patron saint, St. James, and the pilgrimage route undertaken by so many thousands over the past thousand years and the effects it has had on their lives.   View images.

“Letters and Landscape” Linda Finn Exhibit
Exhibit in the Archives & Museum October 16 - November 2, 2008
A thought-provoking exhibit of paintings and prints based on letters written to the artist’s grandmother during both world wars, with paintings, assemblages and prints inspired by the elements.  View images.

The Eighth Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibit  was on view from September 18 - October 5 and featured many works by members of the Cathedral congregation and surrounding friends within the community.  View images.  Images of the 2007 exhibit are also available.

The Dove Paintings of Helen Lucas 
Exhibit in the Archives & Museum May 24 - June 1, 2008
View images
“… The dove has traditionally been a symbol of the Holy Spirit, descending on Jesus at his baptism… Helen’s images of doves, flowers and Jesus himself draw me into the majesty and awesomeness of God’s Spirit alive and at work in our midst.” - Bishop George Elliott, Diocese of Toronto

"Sacred Steps" Exhibit
Exhibit in Archives & Museum March 8, 2009
This travelling exhibit created by the College of William and Mary in Virginia was a unique opportunity to learn about the legendary burial site of our patron saint, St. James, and the pilgrimage route undertaken by so many thousands over the past thousand years and the effects it has had on their lives.   View images.

“Letters and Landscape” Linda Finn Exhibit
Exhibit in the Archives & Museum October 16 - November 2, 2008
A thought-provoking exhibit of paintings and prints based on letters written to the artist’s grandmother during both world wars, with paintings, assemblages and prints inspired by the elements.  View images.

The Eighth Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibit  was on view from September 18 - October 5 and featured many works by members of the Cathedral congregation and surrounding friends within the community.  View images.  Images of the 2007 exhibit are also available.

The Dove Paintings of Helen Lucas 
Exhibit in the Archives & Museum May 24 - June 1, 2008
View images
“… The dove has traditionally been a symbol of the Holy Spirit, descending on Jesus at his baptism… Helen’s images of doves, flowers and Jesus himself draw me into the majesty and awesomeness of God’s Spirit alive and at work in our midst.” - Bishop George Elliott, Diocese of Toronto
 

St. James' Cathedral: a Living Part of Toronto's History  This exhibit of the Cathedral Archives and Museum closed for public viewing, July 5, 2007.  It explored the direct relationship of the Cathedral to the history of Toronto.  View images

St. James' Cathedral: a Living Part of Toronto's History  This exhibit of the Cathedral Archives and Museum closed for public viewing, July 5, 2007.  It explored the direct relationship of the Cathedral to the history of Toronto.  View images