Identity area
Identifier
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Archives of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo
TOGO: Department of Archives and Documentation – EEPT
Other form(s) of name
Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo Archives
Type
Church Archive
Church Archive, Religiuous Archives, Institutional Archives
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Description area
History
The Archives of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo (EEPT) were established to preserve the institutional, spiritual, and administrative memory of the Church. The archives collect and safeguard records produced by synods, presbyteries, parishes, departments, and affiliated institutions of the EEPT.
Geographical and cultural context
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo operates nationwide, with parishes, schools, health centers, and social ministries. The archival holdings primarily relate to the national territory of Togo.
Mandates/Sources of authority
The Archives derive their authority from:
- The Constitution and internal regulations of the EEPT
- Synod resolutions and official decisions
- Administrative and legal requirements
- The institutional mandate to preserve ecclesiastical heritage
Administrative structure
The Archives operate under the authority of the Office of the Central Administration EEPT and collaborate with synodical bodies, presbyteries, parishes, and church departments.
Records management and collecting policies
The Archives collect and preserve:
- Synod minutes and resolutions
- Parish registers
- Administrative records
- Financial reports
- Official correspondence
- Church publications
- Photographs and audiovisual materials
Records are maintained according to archival principles of provenance and respect for original order
Buildings
The archival holdings are preserved at the National Headquarters of the EEPT in Lomé, Togo, in designated storage areas.
Holdings
- Synod records
- Parish archives
- Administrative files
- Historical documents
- Photographic collections
- Digital records
Finding aids, guides and publications
- Inventories
- Internal research guides
Access area
Opening times
Access by appointment during official working hours, Mondays through Fridays, except during national and religious holidays
Access conditions and requirements
Access is subject to prior authorization from the Office of the Secretary General.
Certain records may be restricted due to administrative, pastoral, or confidentiality reasons.
Accessibility
On-site consultation is always available.
Services area
Research services
Reference assistance is provided to researchers, students, clergy, and historians.
Reproduction services
Digital reproduction may be permitted upon written authorization and subject to institutional policy.
Public areas
A consultation space is available at the National Headquarters.
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Access points
Access Points
- Religious archives Ecclesiastical history Protestantism Church administration (Thematic area)
- Lome, Togo, West Africa (Geographic subregion)