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Women's Foreign Missionary Society Ledger

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

(1901 – 1905)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2014.110
Creator(s) Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Acquisition

The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society ledger was purchased for the Nabb Research Center by the Dean of Libraries, August, 2014. 
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Leslie M. McRoberts, September 2014.
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Abstract

Handwritten ledger of the Eastern Shore District of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Virginia Commonwealth, 1901-1905. Ledger documents the meetings of the various societies including but not limited to Salisbury, Capeville, Onancock and Oak Grove. Also noted in the ledger are the years, quarter, and number of members present, dues, funds, specials and officers present. Pages of correspondence and loose meeting notes are also housed with the ledger.

Administrative History

Founded in 1869, the purpose of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society was “to engage and unite the efforts of Christian women in sending female missionaries to women in the foreign missionary fields of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and supporting them and native Christian teachers and Bible readers in those fields.” 
 

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Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Ledger
    • Clubs
    • Women's History
  • Corporate Names
    • Women's Foreign Missionary Society, Eastern Shore District
  • Location Terms
    • Eastern Shore (Md.)
    • Eastern Shore (Va.)

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