Collection 160
[March 16, 2001]
Universities Mission to Central Africa; 1860-
Reports; 1860-1900
1 Reel of Microfilm
Restrictions
Note at the head of the microfilm reel:
"These microfilms have been prepared from copies of the reports in the possession of the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. Further reproduction is prohibited without written authority. Those wishing to quote from, reproduce or publish any material from these films," must write to:
The Archivist
United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel
15, Tufton Street
London, S.W.1. ENGLAND
Historical Background
The Universities Mission to Central Africa, founded in 1860, was the first mission society operated by the high church faction of the Anglican Church, and was unique among Anglican missions in that primary authority rested not with a home committee, but with a bishop in the field. The mission was founded by a coalition of groups in Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, and Dublin Universities.
Scope and Content
The microfilm contains printed reports from the Universities Mission to Central Africa. Originals of the reports are in the U.S.P.G. office in London.
Provenance
The microfilm in this collection was purchased by the Center Library.
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LOCATION RECORD
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Type of Material: Microfilm
The following items are located in the CENTER LIBRARY MICROFILM ROOM:
Reel 1 - 35mm, positive copy. Universities Mission to Central Africa reports; 1860-1900.