One of the greatest challenges the EDEO's Historiographer and/or Archivist will face is the general lack of records by or pertaining to its first bishop, the Rt. Rev. Robert L. Paddock. Paddock's episcopacy and methodologies were controversial, and often disputed. It seems as though we are missing many primary sources from the years 1913-1921, and most frustratingly, the MDEO's Convocation Journals from those years. I have been told that some of the convocation journals were never even printed. The Oregon Historical Society has some letters and materials of Episcopal Bishops in Oregon, which you can read about here. My final challenge to you is to join together in the hunt for any records from the early twentieth century on the Missionary District of Eastern Oregon. Feel free to get lost down the many different paths your research will undoubtedly guide you; the EDEO's Archives will facilitate your journey. What can we learn from our first bishop's episcopacy to better guide us into the future?
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Brian Caughey
11/6/2017 12:02:16 pm
Bishop Paddock wrote a book...or someone wrote a book about him. I used to have it but long since lost it. https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=13836545946&clickid=3TfWK-TG7XgtQOgxTJwMBzJJUkmUDQx5uSGLS80&cm_mmc=aff-_-ir-_-73934-_-77797&ref=imprad73934&afn_sr=impact
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Historical mysteries are all around us. On this page, we'll focus on primary and secondary source evidence to examine cultural and historical shifts throughout the EDEO. Feel free to leave comments, questions or ideas on the mysteries and questions you find here. You will notice that not all entries are mysteries, but rather questions which lead to new insights on the diocese. Our goal here is to honor the practice of historiography. The images and content on this website are the property of the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon (unless otherwise noted) and cannot be used without permission. About the AuthorMy name is Matt Carmichael, Archivist and Historiographer for the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon (2013-2016). Please take a second to read and post your thoughts and ideas on these cases. If you have any questions, email me at [email protected]. I look forward to talking with you. Archives
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