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Roland and Esther Schaefer papers , 1911-1960s
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Roland and Esther Schaefer papers
- Dates
- 1911-1960s (inclusive)19111969
- Quantity
- 3.5 linear feet, (1 half-manuscript box and 1 oversize folder (2 containers))
- Collection Number
- Coll 651
- Summary
- Roland and Esther Schaefer were American missionaries who served in Kiukiang from 1914-1919 and Yenping from 1924-1927. The collections contains photographs, correspondence, Chinese language materials, and assorted publications and emphemera from the Schaefers' time as missionaries.
- 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
Roland and Esther Schaefer were American missionaries who served in Kiukiang from 1914-1919 and Yenping from 1924-1927.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains a photo album dated January 1, 1918, which was a gift from Edith Schaefer to her mother. The additional photographs file contains landscapes and portraits. The correspondence is organized into incoming, outgoing, newsletters, and letters and memorabilia. The Chinese language materials include pamphlets and invitations. The publications are English language newsletters published in China for missionaries, and include the Foochow News, The China Colleges, and newspaper clippings. "Reminiscences of the China Experience" is a biographical sketch of Roland Schaefer's time in Kiukiang from 1914-1919 and Yenping from 1924-1927, as dictated to his wife Ruth B. Schaefer and edited by his daughter Ruth L. Schaefer. It includes hand drawn maps and handwritten notes. The Oversize material includes two maps of Kiangsi, China. One has a newsletter on the back and one has a hand-drawn map. Also included are oversize Chinese language materials including a newspaper and pictorial journal.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Schaefer (Roland and Esther) papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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Finding aid by Maggie Dobson, September 2024.
October 2, 2024
