John Franklin Goucher papers, 16??-1962, bulk 1880-1922

Collection context

Creator:
Goucher, John Franklin, 1845-1922
Extent:
14 linear feet (14 linear feet 22 boxes)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Correspondence; minutes; and reports regarding missions and Christian colleges in China, India, Japan, and Korea, 1880-1922; also manuscripts, photographs, and memorabilia from his estate.

Biographical / historical:

John Franklin Goucher (1845-1922) was a Methodist Episcopal minister, college president, missionary leader, and philanthropist.

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