Louise Van Doren Ward papers, 1891-1916

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ward, Louise Van Doren
Title
Louise Van Doren Ward papers
Dates
1891-1916 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 microfilm reel (pos); 1 microfilm reel (neg)
Collection Number
1854 (Accession No. 1854-001)
Summary
Writings relative to her work with the Baptist Japanese Mission in Seattle
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Louise Van Doren Ward was born (in Illinois?) in 1839 and grew up in the Green River Valley, Wash. She married George W. Ward in 1862. Together they took an interest in the Baptist Japanese Mission in Seattle, which began in 1892. They seemed to have functioned as deacons in the Mission.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Louise Van Doren Ward's writings filmed from the originals, 1891-1916.

Writings relative to her work with the Baptist Japanese Mission in Seattle. One of Mrs. Ward's writings is her account of the founding of the Mission. The version on loose sheets was sent to her daughter in Minneapolis.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Arthur Olney, 2/18/1972

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Ward, Louise Van Doren--Archives

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Ward, George W (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • Japanese Baptist Church (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)