Photocopies of correspondence of Alexander Russell

Photocopies of 13 letters, 1882-1899, from Alexander Russell to his sister, Barbara Russell, recounting trips on missionary and other vessels in the South Pacific, including visits to Sydney (Australia) and Fiji.


Date(s) of creation: 1882-1899
Level: Item
Format: Archive           

Reference number: MS 380687
Summary: Photocopies of 13 letters, 1882-1899, from Alexander Russell to his sister, Barbara Russell, recounting trips on missionary and other vessels in the South Pacific, including visits to Sydney (Australia) and Fiji.
Main author: Russell; Alexander (fl 1882-1899); seaman
Extent: 1 folder
Admin history: Alexander Russell was skipper of various vessels based in Fiji including the John Hunt and the Meda. These ships helped supply missionaries in the region.
Acquisition: The material was presented by Mrs Bobby Shackleton, grand-niece of Alexander Russell, in 1998.
Access status: Open
Language: English
Finding aids: Unpublished handlist
Format: Archive           
Subjects:
Access Points - Person, Corporate & Family Names:
Name Code Person, Corporate or Family Name Type of Entity
GB/SOASNAF/P626 Russell; Alexander (fl 1882-1899); seaman Person
GB/SOASNAF/P627 Russell; Barbara (fl 1882-1899); sister of Alexander Russell Person
Access Points - Places:
Place Code Place Name
2077456 Australia
6255151 Oceania
2205218 Fiji