Records of the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel [microform], 1882-1972 (inclusive).

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Records of the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel [microform], 1882-1972 (inclusive).

The records form one of the most important sources on the work of the Anglican Church in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, the Pacific, Borneo and Singapore. They include annual reports, journals, minutes of standing committees and boards of examiners, correspondence, missionary reports, candidates' papers, ledgers, cutting books and photographs.

135 microfilm reels.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8029127

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United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel

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The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts was organized in 1701 under a charter granted by William III. Its activities began on the Gold Coast of Africa in 1752 and, eventually, spread worldwide. The original objectives of the S.P.G. were to provide bishops and a ministry and to establish schools for Anglican emigrants in the British overseas possessions. Later, the S.P.G. worked for the conversion of non-Christian peoples. From the description of S.P.G. Calendar...

Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau

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