Collection 147 Records of the Church Missionary Society for Africa and the East
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 40 reels of microfilm, containing the proceedings of the Church Missionary Society for Africa and the East. Includes annual Society meeting records, as published in the annual Proceedings, texts of sermons delivered to the Society, member lists, and reports. Volume 1 contains a history of the Society and its by-laws. Topic covered include evangelistic and missionary work in Africa and 19th century church history in Great Britain.All reels are 35mm, positive copies.
Dates
- Created: 1801-1920
Conditions Governing Access
Permission to quote must be secured from:
The General Secretary
Church Missionary Society
157, Waterloo Road
London, S.E.1. ENGLAND
Historical Information
The Church Missionary Society for Africa and the Middle East was formed as part of the Anglican church to complement the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. Its primary concentration was on using non-ordained missionaries to bring the gospel to the unevangelized people groups of Africa and the Far East.
Extent
40.00 Reels of microfilm
Language of Materials
English
Accruals and Additions
The microfilm was purchased by the Billy Graham Center Archives.
No Accession #
- Title
- Collection 147 Records of the Church Missionary Society for Africa and the East
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Roman Script
Repository Details
Part of the Billy Graham Center Archives Repository