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      GB 0102 MS 380399 · Created 1924-1962

      Papers, 1924-1962, of Reginald John Beagarie Moore, comprising correspondence and papers relating to his missionary work in Africa. Includes annual reports of the United Missions in the Copperbelt (1937-1940); reports of his work at Mindolo (1934-1939, not 1936-1937); typescript copies of his publications; copies of published articles; and photographs of Copperbelt scenes. Also includes a copy of Moore's anthropological study The Witchdoctor's Prescription.

      Moore , Reginald John Beagarie , 1909-1943 , missionary
      Molema, Silas Modiri
      GB 0102 MS 380268 · Created 1941-1966

      Papers, 1941-1966, of Silas Modiri Molema, comprising original notebooks and unpublished typescripts, including manuscripts for Montshiwa 1815-1896: BaRolong Chief and Patriot, Chief Moroka: His Life, His Country and His People, and The Scapegoat of the Boer War: General Piet Cronje, which was never published. Notebooks contain details of meetings of Tshidi Barolong Chiefs (1947-1961), genealogical, medical and historical information on the Barolong in addition to general South African history.

      Molema , Silas Modiri , c1891-1965 , South African political activist
      Mills, James Philip
      GB 0102 PP MS 58 · Created 1924-c1958

      Papers, 1924-c1958, of James Philip Mills, comprising correspondence, diaries, reports, lecture notes and articles, relating to his experiences in North East India, and his later teaching and research on the area.

      Mills , James Philip , 1890-1960 , colonial administrator and anthropologist
      Millman, William
      GB 0102 PP MS 34 · Created 1890-1957

      Papers, 1890-1957, of William Millman and his wife's first husband, Walter Stapleton, comprising correspondence, education and language (Lokele) material concerning missionary work in Yakusu, Belgian Congo (Zaire), Central Africa. Also includes photographs of missionaries and tribal groups, and a copy of a volume of the experiences of Edith Millman (1913-1938), taken from her letters and diaries.

      Millman , William , 1872-1956 , missionary
      Millman , Edith , d 1952 , missionary , wife of Walter Stapleton and later of William Millman
      Stapleton , Walter , d 1906 , missionary
      GB 0102 PP MS 59 · Created 1898-1948

      Papers, 1898-1948, of Frederick Migeod, comprising notebooks and other manuscript material relating to West Africa. Topics covered include natural history and botany in addition to language materials.

      Migeod , Frederick William Hugh , 1872-1952 , colonial administrator and botanist
      GB 0369 MIC · 1991

      Texts of lecture given by King Michael I (former King of Romania) at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, 1991; "Romania: moral and economic renewal" and vote of thanks given by Anthony J Bailey; list of guests present at the visit.

      Michael I , b 1921 , former King of Romania
      Melanesian Mission
      GB 0102 MEL M · Created 1848-1984

      Records, 1848-1984, of the Melanesian Mission, including minute books; correspondence, journals and diaries of pioneer missionaries including R H Codrington and J C Patteson; correspondence of more recent missionaries; logs relating to the Mission vessels including the first 'Southern Cross' log book, 1855. Material relating to the Church of Melanesia includes the proceedings of the Provincial Synod from its inception in 1975, conference reports, and lists of missionaries from the Mission's beginnings to the 1920s. Printed materials include the Southern Cross Log, 1895-1954, 1963-1973, and Annual Reports, 1864-1939 (1917 and 1923 missing). There are also a large number of photographs and manuscript maps of the Diocese of the Melanesian Mission dating from 1875 onwards.

      Melanesian Mission
      Matthews Collection
      GB 0369 MAT · 1911-1958, mostly 1930-1958

      Papers of William Kleesman Matthews on East European linguistics and literature, 1911-1958, comprising:
      papers on Baltic languages, c 1926-1947, including drafts of an anthology of translated Baltic poetry and a Latvian calendar of Saints; notebooks on Bulgarian linguistics, 1921, 1947-1951, including notebooks on the grammar and phonetics of Bulgarian and Old Bulgarian; papers on Estonian literature, 1939-1950, comprising drafts of an anthology of Estonian poetry which Matthews began before the Second World War; papers on German lingusitics, 1943-1944; papers on Polynesian linguistics and the Marathi language in particular, 1945-1946; papers on Russian linguistics and literature, 1911-1958, including mss and proofs of published works, notes and translated poems some intended for publication, articles, minutes of meetings of the Kings College London Russian Society, Russian appointment diary and typescript by Emmanuil Kazakevich; notebooks on Slav languages, 1935-1958; notebooks on Ukranian linguistics, 1946-1954; general papers on the study of literature and linguistics, 1930-1958, including bibliographies, articles and notes on linguistics and literature, translated poetry and correspondence; typescripts and manuscripts of Matthews' (mainly) unpublished poetry, c 1935-1958

      Matthews , William Kleesman , 1901-1958 , slavonic scholar
      Mather, Percy Cunningham
      GB 0102 CIM/PP 6-13 · 1911-1938
      Part of CHINA INLAND MISSION (OVERSEAS MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)

      Papers, 1911-1938, of and relating to Percy Cunningham Mather, comprising letters to Mather from various correspondents, 1911-1931; letters of condolence on his death, 1933; letters from Mather, 1911-1933, largely to his sister Edith, including his experiences in China; typescript letters from Mather in Chuguchak (Tacheng), Sinkiang (Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu), to prayer companions, 1930-1932, describing his impressions and activities; six journals, 1911-1917, recording his activities; articles by Mather in Young China, 1928-1929; articles on Mather's life, 1933, 1938 and undated.

      Mather , Percy Cunningham , 1884-1933 , missionary
      MARSDEN, William (1754-1836)
      GB 0100 KCLCA Marsden · c1580-1805

      Manuscripts collected by William Marsden, including letters and other material, 1627-1668, relating to Portuguese Catholic missionaries in India, some from Ajmir and Agra, and Tibet; martyrology of Portuguese missionaries in India and other parts of Asia, [17th century]; manuscript entitled 'Principio do dereito q. tem el Rey de Portugal da Ilha de Goa...1595', bound with 'Livro tresladado dos contos de Goa de todos os ordenados q. Sua Magestade da na India...', both 1658, also with cipher used presumably by the Jesuits, 'Cifra da Compa. q. devem ter todos os superiores...'; texts, grammars and vocabularies, [17th-18th centuries], including Welsh; Icelandic; Kannada; Tamil fragments, some on palmyra leaves; Javanese text; Tagalog fragments; 'Bocabulario Tagalo', [c1580]; 'Vocabulario de la lengua Iloca'; manuscript letter from C T de Murr to William Marsden, 24 Feb 1797, regarding the Bibliotheca glottica universalis, with accompanying typescript transcription; Ionian (Greek) newspaper concerning King George III, 1805.

      Marsden , William , 1754-1836 , orientalist and numismatist
      GB 0102 MS 380302 · Created 1913-1938, c1967

      Papers, 1913-1938, c1967, some undated, of the Rev Ebenezer Mann and his wife Mabel Mann. They include published newsletters (1913-1938) from Ebenezer and Mabel Mann, detailing their work in Kansu province, China; parts of a typescript work by Ebenezer Mann relating to his years in China; autobiographical notes made by Mabel Mann; and a small collection of photographs of China including photographs (1920-1921) of the aftermath of the earthquake in Lanchow, Kansu province. Also included is a list (1934) of missions and workers in China with the China Inland Mission, prepared by Ebenezer Mann.

      Mann , Ebenezer John , 1881-1957 , missionary Mann , Mabel , 1883-1977 , missionary
      Mann Collection
      GB 0369 MAN · 1921-1985

      Papers of Stuart Edward Mann, 1921-1985, comprising:
      writings and notes on Albanian language and literature, 1930-1979; writings and notes on Czech and Slovak languages and literature, 1934-1979, including annotated proofs of his Czech Historical Grammar, and Essays on the history of Czech literature; writings and notes on Indo-European language and on language generally, c 1926-1984, including annotated typescript of An Indo-European Comparative Dictionary; writings and notes on other languages and literature, particularly Armenian and Cypro-Mycenæan, 1927-1980. including many examples of "minimum dictionaries", attempts by Mann to produce basic vocabularies for a wide range of languages; personal correspondence and papers, 1938-1985, including correspondence with publishers and papers on linguistics; reprints of articles by Mann and others, 1935-1984.

      Mann , Stuart Edward , 1905-1986 , slavonic scholar
      Madagascar missions
      GB 0102 MS 288587 · 1864-1971

      Papers on missions in Madagascar, 1864-1971 (some undated), largely dating from the mid-20th century, possibly collected by Margaret Burke and including some of her own papers, comprising various printed articles, typescripts, manuscript papers, and correspondence, on evangelistic and educational missionary work by the London Missionary Society and Friends Service Council (including its predecessor the Friends Foreign Mission Association) and on local customs, including undated photographs [1920s] of missionaries, indigenous inhabitants and local scenes.

      Burke , Margaret , fl 1950-1953 , of the Friends Service Council
      GB 1446 MS 77-89 · 1885-1950

      The collection of Richard Long, 1885-1950, including:

      MS 77

      Manuscript and typescript notes made by Long, extracted from periodicals and books.

      MS 78

      Scrap paper notes made by Long.

      MS 79

      Correspondence between Long and S.G. Morley.

      MS 80

      Three notebooks containing abstracts. [Kilcavan, Geashill, 1885-1896].

      MS 81

      'Researches of Maya astronomy' translated 1-6, [by] Hans Ludendorff, Berlin, 1930-1933.

      MS 82

      Proofs of Maya hieroglyphic writing, by J.E. Thompson, Washington, 1950 with notes by Long inserted.

      MS 83

      Notes and abstracts from papers by various authors including on Mexico, Maya and Egypt.

      MS 84

      Typescript 'The new and the old in Guatemala' and 'The calendar of Soloma and of other Indian towns', by Robert Burkitt. 1929-1930 and proofs of 'The calendar of Soloma', published in Man, 1929.

      MS 85

      'Book of Chilam Balam of Tizimen: Tun prophecies, with comparisons from the Mani version', translated by Ralph Roys, [11 June 1948].

      MS 86

      Collection of reprints and photostat copies of papers by Robert H. Merrill, [1941-1947].

      MS 87

      Collection of reprints by various authors, including correspondence and notes, [1924-1949].

      MS 88

      'Further implications of Thompson's readings of Maya inscriptions at Copan', 2 Apr 1948.

      MS 89

      Biography of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford (1593-1641).

      Long , Richard Charles Edward , 1872-1951 , solicitor
      London Missionary Society
      GB 0102 CWM/LMS · Created 1764-1966
      Part of COUNCIL FOR WORLD MISSION

      Records, 1764-1966, of the London Missionary Society (LMS), dating mainly from the foundation of the Society in 1795, but with some material from 1774 onwards relating to Madagascar and Mauritius, and a series of 'Extra' correspondence dating from 1764. The records relate to the structure and administration of the Society and mission activity overseas and comprise LMS Home Office minutes and papers, committee minutes, correspondence inward and outwards, candidates' papers, and papers of official deputations; official journals, reports and correspondence from LMS missionaries in the field; special series of 'Odds', a collection of miscellaneous documents including material from the mission field; a large collection of portraits of missionaries; more than 15,000 photographs, showing individual converts, mission staff and buildings, and also depicting the lives, work and pursuits of indigenous peoples, means of transport, topographical scenes and historical events.

      Missionary Society LMS , London Missionary Society
      Lomas, Elizabeth
      GB 0102 CWM/LMS Madagascar Personal Boxes 3-4 · 1846-1950s
      Part of COUNCIL FOR WORLD MISSION

      Papers, 1846-1950s, of Elizabeth Lomas, comprising certificates and testimonials for her education and teaching posts in England, 1888-1918; postcards of England; typescript and manuscript notes, addresses, stories, poems, etc, from her life in Madagascar [1919-1939]; diaries and notebooks including notes on personal and domestic matters, poetry, and press cuttings, 1920s-1930s; photographs of individuals, groups and places in Madagascar [1919-1939]; typescript circulars relating to missionary work in Madagascar, 1947-1950; various letters received, 1890s-1950s; various personal papers, 1900s-1950s; papers relating to Lomas family affairs, 1846-1916, including documents relating to probate and property and various certificates; photographs of her family and ancestors [19th-20th century].

      Lomas , Elizabeth , 1877-1959 , missionary
      Loewenson Collection
      GB 0369 LOE · 1631-1963

      Papers of Lev Sergeevich Loewenson, comprising:
      card index for Lowenson's Russian-English military dictionary, 1940-1945; papers on Loewenson's studies of Russia and Eastern Europe, including photocopies of manuscripts on Russia from the Bodleian Library, Oxford and the British Museum Library, card indexes and bibliographies of works on Russia and the Balkans in particularly those in SSEES and the British Museum Library, papers on lecture given by Loewenson on Russia and a Russian-English military vocabulary, 1648-1968; papers on Loewenson's studies of British history, including photocopies of manuscripts from the Bodleian Library, correspondence on Loewenson's appointment as assistant editor of "Writings on British History, 1901-1933" and annual reports of the Institute of Historical Research and the London Library, 1631-1963

      Loewenson , Lev Sergeevitch , 1885-1968 , Russian scholar
      Lockhart, William (papers)
      GB 0102 CWM/LMS China Personal Box 16 · 1839-1863
      Part of COUNCIL FOR WORLD MISSION

      Papers, 1839-1863, of William Lockhart, comprising two volumes containing his personal expenses accounts, 1839-1857; notebook, c1845, largely containing Chinese texts, also including notes in English on subjects including Chinese measurements, trades, guilds, religion, and other customs; Chinese passport, 1863.

      Lockhart , William , 1811-1896 , physician and medical missionary
      Lettau Collection
      GB 0369 LET · 1988

      Typescript entitled "Offizielle sowjetische Ethik im europäischen Kulturgefüge [Official Soviet ethics in European cultural structure]. This is probably a PhD thesis presented by Dr Carl Lettau to Kiel University., 1988

      Lettau , Carl , fl 1988 , political scientist
      Kosina Collection
      GB 0369 KOS · 1948-1983

      Typescripts by Josef Kosina, entitled "Vzpominky z druhe Svetove Valky [Memoirs of the Second World War] and "Czechoslovakia: her rise and fall"; also index cards, notes and bibliography for the former typescript; anonymous letter addressed to Kosina, 1955; notes and newspapers.

      Kosina , Josef , fl 1939-1983 , trade unionist
      Jellicoe, Marguerite K
      GB 0102 PP MS 57 · Created 1950s-1986

      Papers, 1950s-1986, of Marguerite Jellicoe, relating to her work in the Singida District of Tanzania, including research material forming the basis for her book The Long Path. The notes and transcripts of tapes give an insight into the Rimi/Nyaturu tribe before it became integrated into mainstream life. Topics such as spiritual life, diet, medical knowledge, customs and beliefs are covered.

      Jellicoe , Marguerite K , d 1994 , ethnologist and anthropologist
      GB 0074 LMA/4462/P · Collection · 1958-1995

      Personal papers of Lionel and Pansy Jeffrey, political activists and race equality campaigners, including material from various organisations and committees including minutes, correspondence, brochures, newsletters, academic papers, draft speeches and reports.

      Jeffrey , Lionel , 1926-1993 , political activist and race equality campaigner Jeffrey , Pansy , fl 1951-1993 , political activist and race equality campaigner
      Ivanyi-Grunwald Collection
      GB 0369 IVA · 1936-1965

      Correspondence and papers of Bela Ivanyi-Grunwald, comprising:
      notes and typescripts on Lajos Kossuth, an exile from the 1848-1849 Hungarian War of Independence, c 1939-1965; notes and typescripts of biography of Count Istvan Szechenyi, notes on Szechenyi's Anglo-Hungarian literary connections, c 1936-1965; writings, correspondence and papers on nineteenth and twentieth century Hungarian history and politics, c 1939-1965; writings, correspondence and papers on eighteenth and nineteenth century British history, particularly eighteenth century dissenters, c 1939-1965; draft typescripts and manuscripts on nineteenth century European history

      Grunwald , Bela Ivanyi- , 1902-1965 , historian x Ivanyi-Grunwald , Bela
      GB 0102 IMC/CBMS/A · 1910-1945
      Part of INTERNATIONAL MISSIONARY COUNCIL

      Joint archive, largely dating from 1910-1945, of the International Missionary Council and Conference of British Missionary Societies, relating to co-operative missionary endeavours in Africa (chiefly British Africa, but also including areas under Belgian, Portuguese and French control).

      General files on Africa include records on missionary work and related issues including land rights, colonial administration, diet, co-operative organizations, customs including polygamy, initiation, and witchcraft, medical work, and alcohol traffic; the IMC and its relation to African mission councils; International Institute of African Languages and Cultures; population and health in Africa; Africa Education Group, relating to educational policy, provision and finance, including women's education, training of educational missionaries, African marriage customs and their relation to Christian practice, adult education, and missionary work in rural areas; High Leigh (Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire) Conference (1924) on educational missionary work in Africa; Le Zoute Conference (1926) on missionary work in Africa; educational policy; Advisory Committee on Education in the Colonies, relating to Colonial Office policy (including British colonies outside Africa), the topics including women's education, use of the vernacular and bilingualism, teacher training, language teaching, social and economic development, finance, indigenous art, biology, superannuation, English examinations, and higher education teaching materials, with sections relating to particular African colonies.

      Files on East Africa include general records on British colonial policy and administration, agriculture, and Swahili; and education in East Africa. Files on Kenya include records on the Kenya Missionary Council and Christian Council of Kenya; the political situation and land question; indigenous labour and slavery; Indian population; and educational policy, practice, finance, the conscience clause in religious education, women's education, and educational advisor; and correspondence on missionary work and related issues. Files on Tanganyika include records on the Tanganyika Missionary Council, relations between different missionary societies, indigenous life, colonial administration, German and other missions; Tanganyika Mission Property Trust; and education in Tanganyika. Files on Uganda include records on land tenure, education, including women's education, and Swahili; and missionary societies in Ruanda-Urundi. Files on Abyssinia comprise records on missionary work and religious freedom, including the Italian occupation.

      Files on West Africa include general records on education, including the Phelps Stokes Commission. Files on the Gold Coast include records on education, colonial administration, the Basel Mission, the Bremen Mission and other missionary societies, the Christian Council of the Gold Coast, medical and educational missionary work. Files on Sierra Leone include records on education. Files on Nigeria include records on the Christian Council of Nigeria and other Christian and missionary organisations and on education. Files on the Cameroons include records on various missionary societies. Files on French Africa include records on education.

      Files on French West & Equatorial Africa include records on missionary activity and education. Files on the Congo include records on the Congo Protestant Council, missionary activity and conferences, religious freedom and interdenominational relations including Roman Catholicism; Belgian government policy regarding missions and the Brussels Bureau representing Belgian missions; education; and missionary work of various nations.

      Files on Portuguese Africa include records on missionary work, including medical work, and interdenominational relations; religious liberty, Portuguese government policy, and the Lisbon Centre for liaison. Files on Portuguese West Africa include records on the Angola Evangelical Alliance, Portuguese colonial administration, and various missionary societies. Files on Portuguese East Africa include records on the Portuguese East Africa Evangelical Missionary Association, work of various missionary societies, religious liberty and Portuguese government policy.

      Files on Central Africa and Nyasaland include records on colonial administration, work of missionary societies, land tenure, indigenous labour and slavery, and on colonial educational policy in Nyasaland. Files on Northern Rhodesia include records on the General Missionary Conference of Northern Rhodesia, colonial administration, mining, and education; and on the United Missions in the Copperbelt, including its foundation, policy, annual reports, finance, miners' unrest, property, education policy, women's work, social welfare, literature and literacy, British Committee, correspondence with other societies, reorganisation, Team/Field Committee, and personnel. Files on Southern Rhodesia include records on the South Rhodesia Missionary Conference, indigenous affairs including land tenure, education, indigenous preachers, and colonial administration. Files on South Africa include records on the General Missionary Conference of South Africa and the Christian Council of South Africa, missionary work, indigenous affairs including land tenure, interethnic relations, and education. Files on South and South West Africa includes records on German missions and indigenous affairs. Files on the protectorates of Swaziland, Basutoland and Bechuanaland include records on education and the transfer of the protectorates to South Africa.

      There are also files on the Egypt Mission Property Trust.

      International Missionary Council Conference of British Missionary Societies
      Inkster, Robert
      GB 0102 MS 380736 · 1931-1958

      Papers, 1931-1958, of Robert Inkster, largely dating from the 1930s, mainly comprising correspondence with friends on subjects including Chinese affairs, Anglo-Chinese relations, the national and international political and economic situation, and the Chinese in Liverpool, including correspondence with General C Y Chang, 1931-1954. Other papers include a photograph of the United Committee for Christian Universities of China luncheon, 1937, and miscellaneous other papers, among them undated notes on China and the Chinese, including politics, language and customs, and a printed pamphlet on Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwain, 1958.

      Inskster , Robert , 1878-1972 , banker
      GB 0102 PP MS 17 · Created 1920s-1974

      Papers, 1920s-1974, of George Wynn Brereton Huntingford, comprising correspondence, 1961-1971, seminar papers and reports relating to the history, languages and culture of the peoples of east Africa. Includes a section of material relating to the Nandi language and people.

      Huntingford , George Wynn Brereton , d 1978 , linguist
      Hunt, John
      GB 0102 MMS/Special Series/Biographical/South Seas/FBN 36-37 (Boxes 649-650) · 1833-1938
      Part of (WESLEYAN) METHODIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY/METHODIST CHURCH OVERSEAS DIVISION

      Papers, 1833-1938, of and relating to John Hunt and his family, comprising correspondence, 1833-1868, of John and Hannah Hunt, the correspondents mainly family members but including some other missionaries; 'scrapbook' kept at the Wesleyan Theological Institution, Hoxton, commencing 1835, containing entries by Hunt on religious subjects; certificates, 1838, of ordination and oath of allegiance; Hunt's journals, 1838-1848, including the journey to Fiji and life and work there, one volume including an autobiographical account of his early life and religious experiences; Hunt's sermon notes and religious writings, largely undated [1830s-1840s], including a volume presented to R B Lyth, 1842; poems by Hunt, including some Fijian verses, undated; Hunt's manuscript memoir of the Rev William Cross [1843-1844]; pen believed to have belonged to John Hunt; photographic copies of a portrait of Hunt; the first Tongan Bible [published in 1839], with an inscription regarding its provenance, 1842; printed letter by James Calvert on Hunt's death, 1848; biographical account of Hunt [by R B Lyth] [after 1848]; notebook [of Hannah Hunt], some entries inscribed E A Hunt and dated 1860, including notes on Lincolnshire and other English localities, the Scriptures, poetry, Shakespeare, and history; notebook of poems from Elsie and Hannah Hunt to their mother [Hannah Hunt], 1875; photograph [of Hannah Hunt]; miscellaneous papers of Hannah Hunt Richings, 1864-1881, including photographs of her and her husband Lewis, undated; notebook of Eliza-Ann Hunt, containing diary entries, 1874-1888, and other entries including poetry and stories; papers, 1920-1938, including letters, press cuttings, and notes, relating to John Hunt, his work in Fiji, and his Lincolnshire connections.

      Hunt , John , 1812-1848 , missionary
      Hughes, Henry Goronwy Alun
      GB 0102 PP MS 29 · Created 1912-1997

      Papers, 1912-1997, of H G A Hughes, comprising his papers and research notes, in addition to microfilms and audiotapes relating chiefly to the Pacific region and its languages. There is also some material relating to Wales.

      Hughes , Henry Goronwy Alun , b 1921 , librarian, author and linguist
      GB 0102 PP MS 7 · Created c1889-1970

      Papers, c1889-1970, of Professor Peter Malcolm Holt, chiefly comprising collected notes, facsimiles and microfilms of manuscripts relating to Muhammed Ahmad ibn 'Abd Allah, the Mahdi. The papers relate to Holt's major works The Mahdist State in the Sudan 1881-1898 and The Cambridge History of Islam.

      Holt , Peter Malcolm , b 1918 , historian
      Holmes, John Henry
      GB 0102 CWM/LMS Papua New Guinea Personal Boxes 3-7 · 1893-1933
      Part of COUNCIL FOR WORLD MISSION

      Papers, 1893-1933, of John Henry Holmes, comprising diaries, 1893-1900, 1906-1907, 1915, including observations on his activities and on life in Papua and notes on subjects including anthropology; correspondence with Alfred Cort Haddon, 1904-1906, 1922, comprising letters received and copy letters sent and chiefly concerning Holmes' study of Elema totemism; typescript articles on Papuan beliefs, including the totemism of the Elema tribes, 1914 and undated; printed comparative tables of languages spoken in different parts of Papua, 1915; photographs showing examples of the technology of the Orokaiva tribes of northern Papua; sketch maps of Papua; manuscript notes on anthropology, 1913; typescript children's stories about missionary work and life in Papua, set in the Moru and Urika districts, 1933 and undated.

      Holmes , John Henry , 1866-1934 , missionary
      GB 1446 MS 27 · Collection · [1897-1947]

      Anthropological papers by Charles William Hobley and other authors and related correspondence, chiefly on ethnic groups in Kenya. Listed and annotated by A W Champion, [1897-1947].

      Hobley , Charles William , 1867-1947 , colonial administrator and geologist
      Hill, David
      GB 0102 MMS/Special Series/Biographical/China/FBN 24-29 (Boxes 630-636) · 1822-1917
      Part of (WESLEYAN) METHODIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY/METHODIST CHURCH OVERSEAS DIVISION

      Papers, 1822-1917, of and relating to the Rev David Hill, including journals, 1865-1889 (some gaps); Hill's notes, sermons and addresses, 1863-1875 and undated, including some lantern slides, the subjects including the Old Testament, missionary work, China, including the opium trade and Chinese literature, and Hill's visit to America; letters from Hill to various members of his family, 1847-1896, and other correspondents, 1873-1895; various letters, 1847-1917, some to Hill, but including miscellaneous others; photographs of Hill and other subjects, including Chinese costumes; books belonging to Hill, 1857-1895, such as Bibles, a prayerbook, and hymnbooks; woodcut for visiting card; correspondence and papers, 1858-1897 and undated, some printed, relating to missionary work and other affairs in China, including anti-foreign riots, 1891; papers, 1877-1881 and undated, relating to the opium trade; Central China Lay Mission cash book, 1894-1899; printed papers, 1822-1917, including material relating to missionary work in China and to Methodism, including Methodism in York.

      Hill , David , 1840-1896 , Methodist missionary in China
      Higgins, John Comyn
      GB 0102 MS 95022 · Created c1838-1946

      Papers of John Comyn Higgins, comprising notes and narratives, c1838-1946, of political and social significance regarding the Manipur State, India.

      Higgins , John Comyn , 1882-1952 , Indian administrator
      Hardyman, James Trenchard
      GB 0102 PP MS 63 · Created 1827-1995

      Papers, 1827-1995, of James Hardyman, comprising writings in the form of published articles, press cuttings, typescripts, manuscripts and notes and correspondence relating to his interests in Malagasy history and culture and to his missionary work with the London Missionary Society. Also including photographs, postcards, illustrations, prints, engravings and sketches relating to Madagascar, and a collection of maps.

      Hardyman , James Trenchard , 1918-1995 , missionary in Madagascar
      HANSIB PUBLICATIONS LIMITED
      GB 0074 LMA/4522 · Collection · 1973 - 2011

      Records of Hansib Publications Limited, including issues of the African Times, Asian Times and Caribbean Times; and publications on a variety of topics relating to Asia, Africa, South America and the Caribbean including poetry, literary studies, history, politics, diaspora, music, sport, law, society, colonialism, racism, slavery and travel. Also some promotional and publicity material.

      Hansib Publications Ltd , specialists in books covering African, Afro-Caribbean, Indo-Caribbean and Asian issues
      Grierson, Sir George
      GB 0102 MS 380622 · 1920-1941

      Correspondence and papers, 1920-1931, largely typescript, concerning the possible acquisition of Sir George Grierson's library on Oriental languages and culture by the School of Oriental Studies and other matters relating to the School; letters concerning Sir George's death, 1941.

      School of Oriental Studies
      Gray, S Douglas
      GB 0102 MMS/Special Series/Biographical/Central Africa/FBN 15-20 (Boxes 613-623) · 1910-1962
      Part of (WESLEYAN) METHODIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY/METHODIST CHURCH OVERSEAS DIVISION

      Papers, 1910-1962, of the Rev S Douglas Gray, comprising personal correspondence, 1910-1940s; personal papers, 1910-1950, among them journals and diary and autobiographical extracts, including accounts of journeys in Rhodesia (later Zambia), addresses on missionary work, notes for sermons, and papers on Gray's furloughs, MBE, health, and retirement; papers relating to missionary work, including correspondence with Missionary Society officials, 1924-1954, correspondence and papers on medical, educational, and evangelistic matters and on indigenous customs including marriage, 1919-1962, and printed material, 1911-1940s; circular letters and circuit and district reports, 1912-1951, on various circuits in north and south Rhodesia; papers, 1911-1955, largely typescript, on general missionary affairs in Rhodesia; correspondence with Oliver Roebuck, 1923-1925, 1930, and Roebuck's diary, 1923.

      Gray , Sidney Douglas , 1883-1963 , missionary
      Goodyer, Samuel
      GB 0102 MMS/Special Series/Biographical/West Indies/FBN 3 (Box 590) · 1873-1890
      Part of (WESLEYAN) METHODIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY/METHODIST CHURCH OVERSEAS DIVISION

      Journals, 1873-1890, of Samuel Goodyer, describing his training, preparations for missionary work in Jamaica, religious practices including preaching and praying, his reading, the journey to Jamaica, missionary work and impressions of Jamaica, and his return to England.

      Goodyer , Samuel , 1846-1927 , missionary
      GB 0102 MS 380482 · Created 1901-1934

      Diaries of Wilson Herbert Geller, 1901-1904, 1908, 1910-1914, 1930, and Mabel Love Geller, 1919, 1930-1934, documenting their life and work as missionaries in China.

      Geller , Wilson Herbert , 1868-1949 , missionary Geller , Mabel Love , 1872-1953 , née Neal , missionary
      Gardner Collection
      GB 0369 GAN · 1919-1933

      Picture postcards showing views of Poland or representations of Polish folk art, mostly commercially produced. The majority of the cards were sent to Monica Gardner from Poland and contain a message, other are blank, 1919-1933.

      Gardner , Margaret , d 1941 , writer
      Furnivall, John Sydenham
      GB 0102 PP MS 23 · Created 1917-1961

      Papers, 1917-1961, of John Sydenham Furnivall, comprising correspondence (1948-1956), mostly with C W Dunn (co-editor of the Burmese-English Dictionary); draft annotated chapters of Reconstruction in Burma; statistics and other research material gathered for the above work; Furnivall's lecture notes, scripts of his talks, articles and manuscript research notes.

      Furnivall , John Sydenham , 1878-1960 , colonial administrator
      GB 0102 PP MS 19 · c1917-1990

      Papers, c1917-1990, of Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf relating to his work on tribes and anthropology in India, Ceylon, Nepal, Tibet and the Philippines.

      Papers relating to anthropological fieldwork, 1936-1989, comprise diaries, 1936-1985, some by Betty Fürer-Haimendorf, including detailed accounts of fieldwork; field-notes, 1936-1989; research proposals and reports relating to fieldwork, c1953-1985; fieldwork questionnaires, 1949-1957, on marriage, economic status and kinship; house-lists and genealogies, undated; diagrams and charts on distribution of tribes, families, households, and herds, undated; maps, undated; official correspondence and permits to travel, c1974-1988; miscellaneous papers, c1960-1981, including some relating to travel arrangements.

      Papers relating to tribal welfare and development, Andhra Pradesh, c1918-1985, comprise tour notes, c1918, 1945-1946; correspondence between Fürer-Haimendorf and the Revenue Department of the Nizam's Government, 1939-1949; reports on Hyderabad Tribal Affairs, c1935-1949; Gondi reading charts for adults produced as part of an education scheme, 1943-1948; correspondence with tribesmen concerning the alienation of tribal land, 1976-1978; notes on the position of Indian tribal populations, c1960-1985; press cuttings on tribal affairs in India, c1977-1984; Government reports and publications, c1949-1979; miscellaneous papers on tribal welfare, undated.

      Working papers for teaching and research, c1949-1979, comprise conference and symposia papers, 1960-1978; lectures and seminar papers, c1949-1977; working papers (subject files) on miscellaneous research topics, c1960-1979 but largely undated; working papers created by René de Nebesky-Wojkowitz on Tibetan dance, religion and ritual, and on medicine and medicinal plants, undated.

      Publications and accompanying material, c1917-1990, comprise published texts and articles, 1932-1990; rough drafts and working copies (books) [1939]-[1990]; rough drafts and working copies (articles), largely undated; publications containing photographs by Fürer-Haimendorf, 1937-1960; illustrations used in texts by Fürer-Haimendorf, undated; reviews of Fürer-Haimendorf's publications, 1943-1982; reviews by Fürer-Haimendorf, 1958-1983; extracts and notes from anthropological works by other authors, undated; bibliographies compiled by Fürer-Haimendorf, undated; a large collection of published and unpublished works by other authors, c1917-1989, largely on social and cultural anthropology, and particularly on India, Nepal and Tibet.

      Miscellaneous papers, c1935-1989, include further correspondence with colleagues, other scholars, students, publishers, academic institutions and other organisations.

      Haimendorf , Christoph , Von , Fürer- , 1909-1995 , anthropologist
      Freeman, Thomas Birch
      GB 0102 MMS/Special Series/Biographical/West Africa/FBN 4-7 (Boxes 594-597) · 1837-1928
      Part of (WESLEYAN) METHODIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY/METHODIST CHURCH OVERSEAS DIVISION

      Papers, 1837-1928, of and relating to Thomas Birch Freeman, comprising journals, 1837-1845, including his life and work in Africa; a manuscript account of a journey from Badagry to Dahomey, 1842-1843, perhaps prepared for publication, with a letter, 1843, from George Maclean concerning the manuscript; letterbooks, 1848-1857, containing copy letters from Freeman; Freeman's manuscript history of the rise and progress of Wesleyan missions in the Gold Coast to 1838 [after 1838], with later, undated manuscript transcript; typed transcript [20th century], lacking chapters I-II, of Freeman's reminiscences [1884] of the Gold and Slave Coasts, including his extensive travels in the region, and microfilm negative of the typescript; typed transcript [20th century] of two letters to Annie Goulstone (1849); copy certificate, 1928, recording Freeman's marriage to Lucinda Cowan (1840).

      Freeman , Thomas Birch , 1809-1890 , missionary
      Francis, Rev David Lloyd
      GB 0102 MS 380563 · Created 1933-1989

      Papers, 1933-1989, of David Lloyd Francis, comprising his diaries (1943, 1947-8) and correspondence concerning his work with the Melanesian Mission, the effects of the War on the Mission's work and his own work during this period. Later correspondence with the BBC is also included.

      Francis , David Lloyd , b 1901 , missionary
      ENGEL, Carl (1818-1882)
      GB 1249 MS 6858 · c1879-1880

      Volume of writings [c1879-1880] by Carl Engel entitled 'Musical Antiquities and Studies', containing manuscript autobiographical preface and list of his works; printed article 'Music of the Gypsies'; printed article 'Some Account of the Clavichord with Historical Notes'; manuscript 'The Music of the Assyrians'; manuscript 'Aeolian Music'; manuscript 'Testimonies to the artistic value of National Music'; manuscript 'English Musical Dictionaries'; manuscript 'The Unknown Great'; manuscript 'The First Attempt'.

      Engel , Carl , 1818-1882 , German organologist and musicologist
      Edwards, Evangeline Dora
      GB 0102 MS 145609 · Created c1932-1943

      Papers, articles, texts and lecture notes, c1932-1943, largely undated, of Evangeline Dora Edwards, relating to her work and interest in Chinese language, literature and history. The material reflects her particular interest in the T'ang Dynasty (AD 618-907). Lecture notes cover topics such as T'ang poetry, the history of the early T'ang, the social life of the T'ang Dynasty and secular schools of music founded by Ming Huang (AD 713-752) of the T'ang Dynasty. Also includes a typescript article entitled 'Development of Drama before the T'ang Dynasty' (1933). There are several Chinese texts in the collection, some with English translations.

      Edwards , Evangeline Dora , 1888-1957 , Professor of Chinese
      Earthy, Emily Dora
      GB 0102 MS 380515 · Created 1917-1930

      Papers, 1917-1930, collected by Dora Earthy during her fieldwork amongst the Valenge women, including notes and drafts of her book Valenge Women: the social and economic life of the Valenge women of Portugese East Africa in various typed and hand-written stages.

      Earthy , Emily Dora , fl 1917-1958 , missionary
      GB 1446 MS 60, MS 61, MS 62 and MS 63 · [1930]-1939

      Papers of E Dora Earthy, [1930]-1939, comprising MS 60: typescript manuscript for a book by Earthy, 1939, entitled 'Children of the Liberian hinterland', containing original photographs of Liberians; MS 61: British Association paper by Earthy (abstract only published) entitled 'The social structure of a Gbande town, Liberia'; MS 62: British Association paper by Earthy (abstract only published) entitled 'The Kisi tribe of Liberia' and MS 63: 'Krepoh Kru: a short grammatical sketch by E. Dora Earthy'.

      Earthy , E Dora , fl 1930-1959 , anthropologist and plant collector
      GB 1446 MS 41 · Collection · 1900-1914

      Papers of Mary Edith Durham, 1900-1914, comprise 'My Balkan notebook' which comprises detailed drawings, photographs and notes relating to her experience in the Balkans, these include 'Primitive implements', a notebook depicting boats, hearths, buildings in various Balkan districts, costumes, buildings in Serbia; notebook with Sun and moon designs, tattoos, graves in Bosnia and Albania, buildings, costumes, war mutilations in Montenegro and notebook concerning Albania depicting tribes, costumes, buildings.

      Durham , Mary Edith , 1863-1944 , Balkan traveller and author