Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Angolan missionary letters.
Level of description
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Physical description area
Physical description
1 cm of textual records
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Name of creator
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 ... »
Notes area
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