Collection GB 0074 F/MM - MACGREGOR, John (d 1892)

0.19 linear metres (119 documents).

The following two items forming part of AC/58/002 were transferred to the History Library on 15.1.1958: A. 1873-75 bound volume of The Reformatory and Refuge Journal, B. {1854-1892} bound volume of numerous tracts written by John MacGregor.

GB 0074 F/MM 1855-1887 Collection 0.19 linear metres (119 documents). MacGregor , John , d 1892 , philanthropist

John MacGregor was a barrister and philanthropist with the nickname 'Rob Roy'. He was active in a number of good causes, sitting on the committees of the Ragged School Union, the British and Foreign Bible Society, the Reformatory and Refuge Union and the Protestant Alliance. In 1851 he founded the Shoe Black Brigade, and in 1853 the founded the Open Air Mission, becoming an open-air preacher himself. In 1854, with long-time associate Lord Shaftesbury, he founded the Pure Literature Society. He died in 1892.

Information from The Times, Friday, Jul 22, 1892; pg. 8; Issue 33697; col B.

The following two items forming part of AC/58/002 were transferred to the History Library on 15.1.1958: A. 1873-75 bound volume of The Reformatory and Refuge Journal, B. {1854-1892} bound volume of numerous tracts written by John MacGregor.

Deposited in 1957 and 1958.

Records of philanthropist John MacGregor relating to his charitable work, including letters; scrapbook of pamphlets, newspaper cuttings, hymn sheets, and posters, mainly relating to the Shoe Black Society, the Ragged Schools and general missionary work; album of press cuttings; album of obituary notices for MacGregor; printed ephemera for various charities and sports clubs, including pamphlets and articles by MacGregor.

F/MM/001 to F/MM/119.

Available for general access.

Copyright to this collection rests with the depositor.

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

Records prepared May to September 2011. Information sources Documents Primary documents Personal papers Religious institutions Religious organizations Disadvantaged groups Religious charities Disadvantaged children People People by roles Philanthropists Leisure Leisure time activities Clubs Sports clubs Archives Personal archives Educational institutions Charity schools Ragged schools Schools Canoeing Water sports Sport MacGregor , John , 1825-1892 , canoeist and philanthropist London England UK Western Europe Europe

Deposited in 1957 and 1958.

Records of philanthropist John MacGregor relating to his charitable work, including letters; scrapbook of pamphlets, newspaper cuttings, hymn sheets, and posters, mainly relating to the Shoe Black Society, the Ragged Schools and general missionary work; album of press cuttings; album of obituary notices for MacGregor; printed ephemera for various charities and sports clubs, including pamphlets and articles by MacGregor.

F/MM/001 to F/MM/119.

Available for general access.

Copyright to this collection rests with the depositor.

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• latin

English

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

• anglais