Salvation Army UK Territorial Headquarters
Identity Statement
| Reference code(s) | : GB 2133 THQ |
| Held at | : Salvation Army International Heritage Centre Click here to find out how to view this collection at http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/uki/heritage › |
| Full title | : Salvation Army UK Territorial Headquarters |
| Date(s) | : 1880-2013 |
| Level of description | : Collection (fonds) |
| Extent | : c240 linear metres |
| Name of creator(s) | : Salvation Army |
Context
Administrative/Biographical history:
The foundation of the UK territory dates from the earliest formation of The Salvation Army - prior to the adoption of that title in 1878 - when in July 1865 William Booth took charge of a mission in the East End of London. Some UK corps were first established as Christian Mission stations.
Throughout the Army's history, work in this geographical area has been organised in a variety of forms and territories, but before 1990 these were all part of International Headquarters administration. However, in 1990 a restructuring occurred and today the UK Territory is separate from International Headquarters and under a single command like the Army's other territories.
UK Territory belongs to the Army's Europe Zone and includes the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. UK Territorial Headquarters are located at 101 Newington Causeway, London.
Content
Scope and content/abstract:
The records of the Salvation Army's UK Territorial Headquarters include the following collections:
• Administrative Papers, twentieth century
• Candidates department, 1880-2003
• Corps Records, 1880s-2010s
• Divisional Records, 1880s-2000s
• Employment Plus UK, 2009
• Emergency Services and Red Shield Defence Services, 1901-1999
• Goodwill Department (formerly the Slum and Goodwill Department), 1890-1994
• Men's Social Services, 1880s-1978
• Photographic and Exhibition Unit, 1967-2009
• Social Services Department, 1892-2012
• Staff Department, twentieth century
• Women's Social Work Department, 1887-1982
• Youth Department, 1890-2005
The records of some departments have been fully catalogued; others are awaiting formal arrangement. See online catalogue or enquire for details.
Access & Use
Language/scripts of material:
English
System of arrangement:
See Scope and Content.
Conditions governing access:
Partially available for research. Some files are closed under the Data Protection Act or to protect sensitive content. Please enquire for details. Open files can be viewed in the reading room of The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre, open Tue-Fri 9.30-4.00. It is advisable to make an appointment as material may be stored offsite. Tel: 0207 326 7800; email: heritage@salvationarmy.org.uk.
Conditions governing reproduction:
Contact the Archive for further information.
Finding aids:
Contact the Archive for further information.
Archival Information
Archival history:
Immediate source of acquisition:
Transferred directly from UK Territorial Headquarters departments to Heritage Centre.
Allied Materials
Related material:
Publication note:
Description Notes
Archivist's note:
Description by Ruth Macdonald, December 2013
Rules or conventions:
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
Date(s) of descriptions:
EAD into AIM25 October 2014