Walter and Margaret Tong Papers, 1923-1972

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Walter and Margaret Tong Papers, 1923-1972

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Detailed correspondence and reports documentAmerican missionary work in the Philippines and Taiwan. Walter and MargaretTong were missionaries serving under the American Board of Commissioners forForeign Missions in Davao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands from 1931 to 1947.Following World War II Walter served as Candidate Secretary of the ABCFM andlater they worked with Church World Service in Taiwan.

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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...

Tong, Walter.

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Walter Tong was born in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Charles Tong. He received a B.S. degree from the Connecticut Agricultural College in 1928 and a B.D. from Yale Divinity School in 1931. Margaret (Peg) Whitfield Tong was born in Knowlton, New Jersey, the daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Richard Whitfield. She graduated from Drexel Institute in Philadelphia, where she majored in home economics. The Tongs served under the American Board of Commissioners...