Young John Allen papers, 1854-1924.

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Young John Allen papers, 1854-1924.

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The collection consists of the papers of Young John Allen from 1854-1938. The papers include correspondence, writings, material related to his missionary activity in China, printed material, family papers, and photographs. The majority of the papers concern the years Young John Allen served as a missionary in China for the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. His correspondence details his relationship with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, his family, and other missionaries. Writings include sermons and unpublished manuscript drafts and concern missionary work, particularly in China. Records of the China missions, including reports, curriculum, financial records, architectural drawings, and minutes detail the day-to-day operations of the missionary schools established by Young John Allen. Printed material includes clippings by and about Young John Allen, pamphlets, published minutes, and circulars, primarily published by organizations affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, its mission board, and the Woman's Missionary Board. Other papers include personal material such as tax assessments, Young John Allen's will, tributes, research materials of Allen's grandson George R. Loehr, Jr., and school papers of the Allen children. The Allen papers also include photographs of the Allen family, missionaries in China and Korea such as Yun Ch'i Ho, and Allen residences and memorials.

16.25 linear ft. (35 boxes, 13 OP, and 3 BV)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6927098

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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