Duane and Marian Waln Papers, 1905-1962

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Duane and Marian Waln Papers, 1905-1962

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Journals, correspondence, and mission station"diaries" provide thorough and detailed documentation of work at the ChilessoStation of the ABCFM in Angola from 1905 to 1962. Also of interest in thecollection are Duane Waln's papers on the Ovimbundu people and their customs,Umbundu language grammars and dictionaries, writings of the Walns relating tolife on Chilesso Station and biographies of the native Christians. Duane andMarian ("Peggy") Waln were American missionaries in Angola from 1929 to 1962,serving primarily at the Chilesso Station of the West Central Africa Mission ofthe American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Duane Waln wasinvolved in mission administrative work and evangelism. Peggy Waln's majorproject at Chilesso Station was founding and running a school for women, whichhad a home economics program.

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Waln, Duane V.

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The Walns were engaged in language study in Portugal from1928-1929 before going to the Chilesso Station of the ABCFM West Central Africa Mission, where they served from 1929 to 1962. Duane Victor Waln was acting director of the Currie Institute in Dondi for a brief period, but the Walns were primarily stationed at Chilesso. Duane was engaged in evangelistic work, but also supervised construction and operation of the mission schools, hospital, and residences. Marian Ingra...

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...

Waln, Marian.

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