Eli Smith Family Papers, 1821-1964

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Eli Smith Family Papers, 1821-1964

Letters, journals, and writings in this record groupdocument Eli Smith's missionary work in the Middle East. Letters of his thirdwife, Mehitable Simpkins Butler Smith, provide valuable documentation of herten years in the Middle East. Research materials gathered by Margaret Leavycomplement the original holdings. Eli Smith, an early missionary to the MiddleEast serving under the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, isbest known for his translation of the Bible into Arabic.

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American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

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Organized 1810; incorporated 1812; consists of members of National Council of Congregational Churches in the U.S., and 150 additional members elected by the board in biennial meetings; the foreign missionary arm of Congregational Christian Churches of the U.S.; headquartered in Boston, Mass.; also known as ABCFM. From the description of Records, 1804-1964 (bulk 1900-1960). (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70927016 Organized 1810; incorporated in 181...

Smith, Eli, 1801-1857

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Eli Smith was a missionary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions from 1826 until his death. He was stationed mainly in Beirut and is remembered as a translator of the Bible into Arabic. He traveled in Greece, Armenia and Palestine. From the description of Eli Smith Arabic papers, [ca. 1826-ca. 1857]. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612237400 Eli Smith, an early missionary to the Middle East appointed by the American Board of Commissioners for ...