Committee on Christian Literature for Women and Children in Mission Fields, Inc. records, 1909-1989 (inclusive).

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Committee on Christian Literature for Women and Children in Mission Fields, Inc. records, 1909-1989 (inclusive).

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Material documents the work of an organization run by women for women. They provide insight into developing concepts of the role of Christian literature and related artwork overseas.

6 linear feet (12 boxes)

Yake University Divinity School Library

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Montgomery, Helen Barrett, 1861-1934

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Butler, Clementina Rowe, 1820-1913

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Committee on Christian Literature for Women and Children in Mission Fields, Inc.

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The Committee on Christian Literature for Women and Children in Mission Fields, Inc. was formed in 1912 under the sponsorship of the Federation of Women's Boards of Foreign Missions. Its goal was to provide Christian literature to women and children overseas. In the first fifty years of its existence the Committee supported 27 magazines, 9 of which were originated by the Committee. Beginning in the 1940s, the Committee began to make grants for literacy projects as well. The Committee had an incr...