Burke Library collection of missionary letters, 1840 -- 2008

Creator:
Marsh, Dwight W. (Dwight Whitney), 1823-1896, Porter, Mary Harriet, 1846-1929, Smith, Grace W. Thomas, 1874-1939, Smith, Edward H. (Edward Huntington), 1873-1968, Hawbaker, Helen Gladys, 1922-2010, Kettner, Joseph, 1924-2002, Deputie, Jas. H. (James Henry), 1838-1896, Priest, James M., approximately 1816-1883, James, B. V. R., 1814-1869, Ellis, H. W. (Harrison W.), 1808-1899, and Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary
Abstract:
This is an artificial collection composed of individual letters as well as correspondence and other materials of missionaries and related persons doing mission work throughout the world, as well as letters written by formerly enslaved men of African descent and one letter of introduction for an emigrating formerly enslaved family regarding the colonization of Liberia and missionary work.
Extent:
0.5 linear feet (0.5 linear feet; 1 box)
Language:
English
Scope and content:

This is an artificial collection composed of individual letters as well as correspondence and other materials of missionaries and related persons doing mission work throughout the world, as well as letters written by formerly enslaved men of African descent and one letter of introduction for an emigrating formerly enslaved family regarding the colonization of Liberia and missionary work. See detailed content notes for futher description.

Biographical / historical:

The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary (UTS) was founded in 1836. For most of its history it was known as the Library of Union Theological Seminary, and in 1983 was renamed in honor of Walter Burke, a board member and generous benefactor of the Seminary. In 2004, the Burke Library became a member of the Columbia University Libraries system. Its historical and current collection strengths include: the history of Christianity and ancient Judaism, theology, biblical studies, ecumenical and interreligious history, and social ethics. See item records for biographical information on individual creators.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Onsite storage.

Terms of access:

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Location of this collection:
Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary
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Contact:
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