Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (Great Britain) records, 1701-1786

Mss.Film.1463

Date: 1701-1786 | Size: 1 microfilm_reel(s)
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Abstract

These records represent volumes 21-22 of the Society's archive of documents relating to North America, and includes letters to and from Pennsylvanians, or the missionaries sent there, and a few from New York, and from Massachusetts.

Background note

The Society was founded in 1701 to provide orthodox clergy to the British colonies.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 microfilm reel.

Restrictions

Restrictions on Use:

Those wishing to quote from, reproduce or publish these materials should write to The Archivist, Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, London, England.

Provenance

Purchased from Microfilm, Ltd. ($45.00) and accessioned, 1984 (1984 19mf).

Location of originals:

Originals in Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (Great Britain).

Early American History Note

This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

General note

There is an introduction to the records at the beginning of the film.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Microfilm Collection

Subject(s)

  • Missionaries -- North America.
  • Missions, British.