| Reference number: |
MS 380566
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| Summary: |
Photocopies of papers, 1891-1892 and undated, of Walter Collins, comprising his journal, 1891-1892, covering his journey by sea and the overland journey to Lake Victoria, and his work around Kampala delivering goods to various missions, also describing the political situation and fighting between tribes, and the homeward journey; notebook, 1891, containing poems by Collins inspired by Biblical verses; undated notebook containing notes by Collins on Uganda; two books produced by the Church Missionary Society, 1892 and undated, on Uganda and its history, including published sketches; undated printed songs or hymns.
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| Main author: |
Collins; Walter (b 1865); missionary
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| Extent: |
1 file
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| Admin history: |
Born, 1865; lived at Herston, Swanage, Dorset; attended a preparatory institute, 1890; sent to work as Lay Agent for the Uganda Mission of the Church Missionary Society, 1891; his connection with the Church Missionary Society ended when he returned to England (possibly due to ill health), 1892. |
| Acquisition: |
The photocopies were made in 1994.
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| Access status: |
Open
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| User restrictions: |
For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance |
| Language: |
English
Swahili (macrolanguage)
Ganda
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| Originals: |
The originals are in Birmingham University Library with the Church Missionary Society Archives.
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| Format: |
Archive
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| Subjects: |
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| Access Points - Person, Corporate & Family Names: |
| Name Code |
Person, Corporate or Family Name |
Type of Entity |
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GB/SOASNAF/P118
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Collins; Walter (b 1865); missionary |
Person |
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GB/NNAF/C8992
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Church Missionary Society |
Corporate |
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