Fonds SCA429-GA500 - Angolan missionary letters.

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Title proper

Angolan missionary letters.

Level of description

Fonds

Reference code

SCA429-GA500

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Physical description area

Physical description

1 cm of textual records

Archival description area

Name of creator

(November 6, 1863-May 31, 1952)

Biographical history

Marion Webster nee Murchie (1863-1952) was born to Charles and Marian Murchie (nee Hamilton) in Walton, Grey County, Ontario in 1863. By 1880 she was living in Grafton, North Dakota and working as a servant. She married Ardell Webster (September 21, 1858-... »

Scope and content

Three letters written by Marion Webster during her time as a missionary in Angola for the Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola. Her letters detail the history and geography of Angola, as well as activities undertaken by her. Also includes 5 ... »

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Immediate source of acquisition

Donated in 2022 by Dona Massel.

Language of material

  • English

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

Public domain.

General note

The description of Angolan people throughout the fonds is racist and reflects the Colonial views of the time. These views and descriptions are no longer used or appropriate today.

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Dates of creation, revision and deletion

Created JB 2023.

Language of description

  • English