Burke Library collection of missionary letters, 1851 -- 1977

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, 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, largely dating from the 20th century.
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, largely dating from the 20th century. 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:

Some material in this collection may be protected by copyright and other rights. Information concerning copyright, fair use, and reproduction requests can be consulted at Columbia's Copyright Advisory Office.

Preferred citation:

Item description, Burke Library collection of missionary letters, 1851-1977, series #, box #, folder #, The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary, Columbia University in the City of New York.

Location of this collection:
Burke Home Page
Before you visit:
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Contact:
burke@library.columbia.edu