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Nathan Walton Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Small CN 084

Scope and Contents

This collection contains two letters and several items related to the drowning of missionary George E. King in 1927. The letters describe Nathan and Lois Walton's travel as missionaries with China Inland Mission, and a Bible conference for Chinese Christians.  Also includes CIM newsletter and report which describe the treacherous raft trip made by 38 missionaries and their families who were withdrawing from the Kansu Province during which King drowned.

Dates

  • Created: 1927-1940

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of this collection.

Biographical or Historical Information

Nathan, missionary with China Inland Mission; born, 1905; died, 1975. Married Lois Walton.

Extent

1.00 Folder

Language of Materials

English

Accruals and Additions

The materials in this collection were given to the Billy Graham Center Archives by Overseas Missionary Fellowship (Wayne Courtney) in April 1982.

Title
Small Collection 084 Ephemera of Nathan Walton
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Roman Script

Repository Details

Part of the Evangelism & Missions Archives Repository

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