Campbell Family Papers, 1855-1972

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Campbell Family Papers, 1855-1972

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The papers document two generations ofBaptist missionary effort in South China. Extensive biographical andautobiographical material gives insight into the personal lives of theCampbells. Conditions in China during World War II are reflected in the lettersof Louise and Dorothy Campbell. The Campbells were a family of missionaries inChina. George Campbell and his wife, Jennie Wortman Campbell served in SouthChina (1887-1916). Four of their eight children continued missionary efforts.Louise Campbell, principal of the Kwong Yit Girls' School, Meihsien, KwangtungProvince, worked for 40 years among the Hakka tribespeople, as did her sister,Margaret Larue Campbell Burket and Margaret's husband, Everett S. Burket from1916-1946. Dorothy McBride Campbell served in China from 1926-1944, as didDavid Miles Campbell from 1926-1942.

Totalarchival boxes 30; 1 oversize box; total linear footage 13"'

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Yake University Divinity School Library

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Campbell family.

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The marriage of Jennie Wortman and George Campbell marked the beginning of two generations of Baptist missionary effort, first in the United States and later in China. The products of deeply religious families, both had decided independently to become missionaries prior to meeting. In turn, four of the couple's eight children continued the missionary efforts. As detailed biographical information regarding each member of this large family was prepared by Dorothy Campbell and is avail...

Campbell, Louise, 1883-1968.

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Campbell, David Miles, 1901-1972.

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Campbell, Dorothy McBride, 1898-1972.

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Burket, Margaret Larue Campbell, 1896-1973.

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Campbell, Jennie Wortman, 1863-1939.

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Campbell, George, 1858-

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Kwong Yit Girls' School.

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