Identity area
Identifier
Authorized form of name
Parallel form(s) of name
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania North Eastern Diocese
Other form(s) of name
Type
Church Archive
Contact area
Type
Address
Street address
Locality
Region
Country name
Postal code
Telephone
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Description area
History
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania – North Eastern Diocese was established in 19th of June 1963 to oversee and coordinate church activities in the northeastern region.
It has developed various directorates to manage mission and evangelism, social services (including schools and hospitals), economic and planning (projects and production units), and administration. The Diocese maintains records documenting its operations, events, personnel, and property management.
Geographical and cultural context
ELCT- North Eastern Diocese is located in the northeastern region of Tanga, Tanzania, Lushoto districts,
The Diocese serves communities with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including various local ethnic groups and traditional practices.
It provides social services, education, healthcare, and community development programs, reflecting the local customs, values, and regional development priorities.
The records document the Diocese’s interaction with local communities and its adaptation to the regional cultural context.
Mandates/Sources of authority
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania – North Eastern Diocese derives its authority from the ELCT constitution, Church Council directives, and diocesan policies.
Administrative structure
Bishop (Authority over Archive)
- Directorate of Economy & Planning
Staff: financial officers, planners
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Directorate of Social Services
Staff: school coordinators, hospital liaisons -
Directorate of Finance & Administration
Staff: HR, accountants, administrative assistants -
Directorate of Mission & Evangelism
Staff: missionaries, outreach coordinators
Records management and collecting policies
Records Management - centralized office, organized filing system
Scope of Material - administrative, mission, social services, economic, property
Acquisition Method - internal transfer, gifts/donations (no purchases or loans currently)
Special Policies - active records management; no formal survey or rescue yet
Buildings
Records are maintained in the head office building of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania – North Eastern Diocese in Tanga Region, Lushoto District northeastern Tanzania, stored on shelves and filing cabinets in a secured environment can preserve more than 5 shelves, 10 cabinet, approximate 1300 file per one room
Holdings
Diocese holds approximately 100 paper files, including correspondence, staff contracts, event photographs, property and land documents, reflecting the activities of its four directorates: Mission and Evangelism, Social Services, Economic and Planning, and Administration.
Finding aids, guides and publications
According to our diocese, there are indeed numerous records that have been preserved, although not yet in a formal manner. For example, records of bishops since the establishment of the diocese, documents of all leaders in general, minutes of major diocesan meetings, various office documents, staff files, and other miscellaneous records. We will apply professionally recommended archival methods to facilitate easy access and retrieval of these records.
Access area
Opening times
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16 : 00 and observe public holidays as recognized by the United Republic of Tanzania
Access conditions and requirements
Most records are kept in regular office storage, following the parish’s preservation rules. We will adhere to proper records management policies and follow the guidelines provided by the diocesan archive.
Accessibility
The diocesan office is easy to reach, has parking, ramps and lifts, and staff can help visitors with disabilities.
Services area
Research services
- The Diocese Archive will provide inquiry and research services. It will have a research room, library, and computers.
- Staff will speak Swahili and English.
- Access will be free.
Reproduction services
The Archive will provide copies of records from Economy & Planning, Social Services, Finance & Administration, and Mission & Evangelism, subject to preservation rules.
Public areas
Spaces for public use will include internet access and exhibition areas
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
- General International Standard Archival Description
- International Standard For Date and time Representations
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Creation 01/Jan/1990
Revision 31/Dec 2026
Language(s)
English
Script(s)
Sources
Internal documents from all four Directorates, diocesan reports, and archival standards (ISAD(G)
Maintenance notes
Record will be regular reviewed, preserved, updated, with access and reproduction monnitored
Access points
Access Points
- Mission and Evangelism, Economy and Planning, social services, and Finace/administration (Thematic area)
- Lushoto District, Tanga Region Tanzania (Geographic subregion)