Spafford papers 1879-1933 1882-1889

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Spafford papers 1879-1933 1882-1889

Spafford, Mary Otis Preston, 1857-1929; Teacher and missionary. Mount Holyoke Female Seminary graduate, 1879. Papers contain correspondence, biographical information, memorabilia, and a photograph. Primarily documenting her experience as a teacher at the Huguenot Seminary, South Africa.

2 boxes; (10 linear in.)

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