Charlotte DeForestPapers, 1879-1967

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Charlotte DeForestPapers, 1879-1967

Correspondence, writings, and collected material inthe Charlotte DeForest Papers document her work in women's higher education inJapan, her literary efforts to translate Japanese poetry and children's books,and her work with Japanese-Americans. Charlotte DeForest was the daughter ofABCFM missionaries to Japan and a graduate of Smith College. She was amissionary educator in Japan from 1903 to 1940, serving on the faculty and aspresident of Kobe College. During World War II she was involved in work withJapanese-American detainees.

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DeForest, Charlotte B., 1879-

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Missionary, author, and educator. From the description of Charlotte B. DeForest papers, 1944-1945. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79423886 American missionary at Kobe College, Japan, 1903-1940 and 1947-1950. From the description of Charlotte B. DeForest papers, 1909-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754869979 Charlotte DeForest was the daughter of ABCFM missionaries in Japan who returned to Japan as a missionary educator and became president of Kobe C...

Kōbe Jogakuin

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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...