Graham Family Papers

Papers of the Graham family. Comprises: material relating to Rev John Graham and Lottie Graham, including passports and photographs, 1905-c1930s; scrapbooks and papers of Jean Graham relating to her attendance at Chefoo School, 1913-1933; and artefacts acquired by Rev John Graham and Lottie Graham d...

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Date(s) of creation: 19th century-1950s
Level: Series
Format: Archive           
Main author: Graham; family; of China; missionaries

Summary: Papers of the Graham family. Comprises: material relating to Rev John Graham and Lottie Graham, including passports and photographs, 1905-c1930s; scrapbooks and papers of Jean Graham relating to her attendance at Chefoo School, 1913-1933; and artefacts acquired by Rev John Graham and Lottie Graham during their service with the China Inland Mission, 19th century-early-20th century.
Main author: Graham; family; of China; missionaries
Extent: 5 boxes
Admin history: The Rev John Graham (b 1867) and his wife Lottie Evelyn Graham (c 1881-1958, née Varcoe) served with the China Inland Mission in Yunnan, China. Rev Graham was born in 1867, the son of Christopher Graham (1844-1910) and Jane Braithwaite (b 1843)). Rev John Graham married an American Lottie Evelyn Varcoe in Yunnan. Rev Graham had an interest in the natural sciences and anthropology, and was a collector of zoological specimens and cultural artefacts during his time in Yunnan. Following their return from China, John Graham and Lottie Graham lived ... View more
Custodial history: Donated In June 2013 by Bruce Graham on behalf of his late grandfather, the Reverend John Graham. Accepted by SOAS Library as a gift on behalf of the Overseas Missionary Fellowship.
Access status: Restrictions Apply
Access conditions: Items in the artefacts series are open for consultation. However, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library at least one working day in advance of your visit to consult an artefact.
User restrictions: For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance
Language: English
Naxi
Chinese
Format: Archive