| Description | The Westminster chapter of the Catholic Evidence Guild, was commissioned by the Archbishop of Westminster in London, 1918. The purpose of the guild was to prepare the way to conversions to Roman Catholicism by overcoming incorrect impressions about the Church and its teachings. The best known site for its talks was Speakers' Corner, Hyde Park and Tower Hill was another favorite location. Weather permitting, the guild was active twice a week except during the coldest months. Members trained two other nights each week, deepening their knowledge of the subject for their talk, gaining a broad perspective of the main points of Catholic teaching, giving practice talks, and learning how to deal with hostile crowds. The guild in England was primarily composed of dedicated lay people but also included a few priests.
The collection consists of the following:
Inter Guild Conference, Masters Meeting Minutes, 1928-1977
Minute Books of Council, 1918-1986
Practical Training Committee Minute Book, 1929-1930
Library Catalogue and Register of Loans, 1964-1980
Photo Album
Cuttings, 1918-1926
Posters
Box File of Booklets
Guild Conference Reports and Booklets
The Guildman, 1973-1987
Westminster Catholic Evidence Guild Newsletter, 1988-1994.
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