Papers, 1866-1973 (inclusive).

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Papers, 1866-1973 (inclusive).

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Collection consists of 3 vols. of typed transcripts of letters, 1866-1873, Van Norden wrote to her mother, sister and other relatives, describing her travels, domestic events including the death of two sons, and life in Urmia; 1 vol. commemorating her 70th birthday; and 1 folder of explanatory notes on people and places that was compiled by her relatives. These vols. were privately produced; a few other copies remain with the family; originals have reportedly been destroyed.

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Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏

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Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏

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Little, Jane Paterson, 1843-1919.

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Lucas, Mary Maitland Smith Paterson, 1817-1890.

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Van Norden, Mary Paterson, 1845-1939.

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Wife of a physician and missionary for the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, Van Norden lived with her husband Thomas in Urmia, Persia (now Rezaiyeh, Iran) from 1866 to 1873. They had eight children. From the description of Papers, 1866-1973 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232006883 ...

Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions

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