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Myrtle A. Smith papers , 1919-1957
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, Myrtle A.
- Title
- Myrtle A. Smith papers
- Dates
- 1919-1957 (inclusive)19191957
- Quantity
- 1.75 linear feet, (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- A 164
- Summary
- Miss Smith was a Methodist missionary teacher at Kutien, Fukien, China from 1922 through 1954. The collection contains outgoing and incoming correspondence that reflects her missionary life and snapshots of Kutien and Foochow.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Myrtle A. Smith was a Methodist missionary in Kutien, Fukien, China from the 1920s to the 1940s.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains primarily letters from Smith to her friends, parents and sisters. It also contains a few letters she received from friends and family. Also included are a few ephemeral publications, such as a newsletter and a pamphlet. Photographs are snapshots of Kutien and Foochow.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Myrtle A. Smith papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Christianity--20th century
- Methodist Church--Missions--China--Fujian Sheng
- Women missionaries--China--Fujian Sheng
Personal Names
- Smith, Myrtle A.
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Photographic prints
- Snapshots
Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team
2010
