Records of the London Missionary Society (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform] : [M1-M116, M608-M670] 1795-1825 [i.e. 1795-1925]
- Bib ID:
- 593638
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- London Missionary Society
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference.
- Description:
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- Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]
- 181 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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As well as papers concerned with the religious activities of the missionaries much of the material in this collection includes writings, and incidental observations, on exploration, anthropology, linguistics, trade and economics, education, publishing, agriculture and social conditions. Political events closely affected the mission stations and are documented in the Society's records, as in the case, for instance, of the proclamation of a British Protectorate in eastern New Guinea in 1884. Also inlcudes Home Office records, 1795-1923; records re overseas missions in Australia, the Pacific Islands, Papua, Malacca, Penang, Jave, Rangoon, Amboyna and Singapore; and personal papers and manuscripts.
- Notes:
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- Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales.
- National Library of Australia holds microfilm master.
- Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M1-116, M608-670.
- Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1126174847
- Microfilm copy of originals held by the School of Oriental and African Studies, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HP, England.
- Cited In:
- Australian Joint Copying Project handbook. Part 8 : Miscellaneous [M series], Entry 290, p. 108.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
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- Descriptive list available (26 p.) at MG mfm M 1.
- Detailed description in Mander-Jones, p. 92-100.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1795-1925
- Other authors/contributors:
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
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