Eleanor Wilson Papers, 1933-1971, 1936-1971.

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Eleanor Wilson Papers, 1933-1971, 1936-1971.

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The Eleanor Wilson Papers cover the period 1933-1947 and 1957-1971 and consist of general, mimeographed letters written by Eleanor Wilson (EW) 1936-1971 for distribution to her friends and her missionary colleagues, an article written by her for a 1933 college publication, and newspaper clippings about her activities in 1947. The bulk of these materials document the life of EW as a woman missionary from Boston, Massachusetts who traveled to Japan and Micronesia (the Pacific Islands/Trust Territory) before and after World War II to offer Christianity to native island people. The general letters also document the lives of the native people and how these populations re-established their relationships with Christian missionaries after the withdrawal of the Japanese from Micronesia.

Simmons College, Beatley Library

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Simmons College, Beatley Library

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Simmons College (Boston, Mass.)

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General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches of the United States. Missions Council

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Founded in 1936 as a promotional agency representing various Congregational missions-related organizations. Formerly known as Commission on Missions. Disbanded in 1961 after formation of United Church of Christ. From the description of Records of the Missions Council of the Congregational Christian Churches, 1882-1951 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702150586 ...

Wilson, Eleanor, 1891-

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Eleanor Wilson (1891-1972) was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, and educated at Simmons College and the New York Biblical Seminary (Columbia). She was a Christian missionary who worked in Japan, Hawaii, and the Pacific in general, particularly the Marshall and Caroline Islands. In 1950 she became captain of the Morning Star VI, a mission ship in the Pacific. Eleanor Wilson died in 1969 in a Claremont, California retirement center. From the description of Eleanor Wilson papers [microfilm...

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...