Diaries of Howard Diamond

Diaries written by Howard Diamind, in his official capacity with the London Missionary Society, and also from a personal perspective, documenting a voyage made on the mission ship "John Williams VI" from Grimsby to Suva, Fiji, 1948-1949, and a separate visit to Bengal, India, 1951, also on behalf of...

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Date(s) of creation: 1940s-1950s
Level: Collection
Format: Archive           

Reference number: MS 381232
Summary: Diaries written by Howard Diamind, in his official capacity with the London Missionary Society, and also from a personal perspective, documenting a voyage made on the mission ship "John Williams VI" from Grimsby to Suva, Fiji, 1948-1949, and a separate visit to Bengal, India, 1951, also on behalf of the London Missionary Society.
Main author: Diamond; Howard (1928-1952); Assistant Treasurer for the London Missionary Society
Extent: 2 volumes
Admin history: Howard Diamond was Assistant Treasurer of the London Missionary Society, 1928-1952. In 1948 he was responsible for refitting and commissioning a coaster, the Empire Sloane, as the mission ship "John Williams VI", and sailing with her to Suva, Fiji.
Custodial history: Donated to SOAS Library on 20th January 2015.
Access status: Open
Language: English
Format: Archive           
Access Points - Person, Corporate & Family Names:
Name Code Person, Corporate or Family Name Type of Entity
GB/NNAF/P288659 Diamond; Howard (1928-1952); Assistant Treasurer for the London Missionary Society Person
Access Points - Places:
Place Code Place Name
2205218 Fiji
1269750 India