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Thomas Callanan, 1977 Box 1, Folder 11

Abstract Or Scope: Four letters from Irish missionary Thomas Callanan, and a copy of Edward Fisher's book "Mindanao Mission" signed by Callanan, which relates Callanan's experience in the Philippines in WWII during the Japanese occupation.

[to] the Andersons (Rev. William), circa 1920 -- 1944 Box 1, Folder 4

Abstract Or Scope: Mailings to the Andersons, including Rev. William Anderson and members of his household ("Mrs. Anderson" and "Master James"), from missionaries largely in India and Africa. Mailings include letters, newsletters including "Congo Cobwebs" and "Pilgrims Progress," and Christmas cards. Senders include the Cobble family and Ruth Truesdell.

Unknown, 1904 Box 1, Folder 3

Abstract Or Scope: Handwritten missionary letter sent from Nanking, China in 1904. The author of the letter was a woman who was assigned to a school or orphanage and had lived in China for quite some time, and is forthcoming about the challenges of being a missionary.