Robert Chase Lane ministerial log book, 1952-2008.

Collection

Identifier: MS5417

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection records the work of Rev. Robert Lane through the marital records he produced as a pastor.

Dates

1952-2008

Restrictions on Access

Access to this collection is unrestricted and open to the public.

Restrictions on Use

Items in this collection are subject to U.S. Copyright Law. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine the copyright status of collection items and to secure any permissions necessary for their reproduction and publication. Requests for permission to publish material must be discussed with the archivist or librarian..

Biographical Note

Rev. Robert Lane was born in Milford, NH on November 23, 1925. He majored in math at Amherst College. During World War II, he enlisted into the army and was stationed in Japan for two years. Afterwards, he trained for the ministry at the Hartford Seminary (now the Hartford International University for Religion and Peace) and was ordained in 1952. Robert Lane served as minister in Baraboo, WI, in 1952, North Branford, CT, in 1957, and Enfield, CT, between 1967 and 1990, when he retired. During his retirement, he was an active member in the First Church of Windsor where he worked to make the church more welcoming to LGBT individuals, leading the process for 30 Connecticut churches to earn the “Open and Affirming” title. He died in 2016 at the age of 90.

Extent

1 Folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Rev. Robert C. Lane served as minister in Baraboo, WI in 1952, North Branford, CT in 1957, and Enfield, CT between 1967 and 1990, when he retired. During his retirement, he was an active member in the First Church of Windsor where he worked to make the church more welcoming to LGBT individuals. This collection records his work through the marital records he produced as a pastor.

Acquisition Information

Materials were donated to the Congregational Library & Archives by Janet Lane in September 2021; 2020-14..

Location of Originals

The original copy of this item is held by the archives of the Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, along with some other materials relating to Rev. Robert Lane.