Miscellaneous Materials
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, slides, clippings, publicity releases, reviews, manuscripts, films, video and audio tapes relating to Elisabeth Elliot's careers as a missionary in Ecuador, author, teacher and speaker. The collection is particularly rich in material relating to the so-called "Auca Incident" and Elliot's own work the Waorani, whose enemies called them the "Auca," as well as her lectures on the Biblical view of the roles of men and women, dealing with suffering, and personal holiness, among others.
Dates
- Created: 1926-2010
- Majority of material found within 1938-2010
Language of Materials
Collection materials are almost entirely in English, although there are some written materials in Spanish and audio materials in Wao, Spanish, and Norwegian.
Conditions Governing Access
Because of the fragile condition of the scrapbook in Box 8, researchers should use the digital copies supplied by the Archives.
The following folders are closed until May 1, 2031: 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 6-5.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.86 Linear Feet (16 Boxes (DC, ODC), Audio Tapes, Films, Photo Albums, Photographs, Slides, Video Tapes)
Creator
- From the Collection: Elliot, Elisabeth. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Evangelism & Missions Archives Repository