Documents relating to the Universities' Mission to Central Africa, Series A, 1861-1929 (inclusive) [microform].

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Documents relating to the Universities' Mission to Central Africa, Series A, 1861-1929 (inclusive) [microform].

The early history of the U.M.C.A. reflected in the correspondence and pspers contained in the "A" Series gives a vivid account of the hardships the missionaries suffered and their courage, determination and hope in the face of adversity.

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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...

Universities' Mission to Central Africa

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Originally known as the Oxford and Cambridge Mission to Central Africa. In 1965, it merged with the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts to form the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. From the description of Records of the Universities' Mission to Central Africa, 1870-1951 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702152737 ...