Varanasi [Benares, Baranas]


Level: Sub-series
Format: Archive           

collection SOAS Archive
id INT.02.03.18
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scb_item_location Archive & Special Collections
item_location Archive & Special Collections
scb_loan_type Reference only
callnumber INT/02/03/18
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prefix_number 18
title Varanasi [Benares, Baranas]
scb_level Sub-series
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format Archive
scb_admin_history (Benares, Baranas, a district, a town, a city of pilgrimage for Hindus) In 1867, zenana visiting was started at the request of CMS. In 1887, Dr Mary Pailthorpe opened Victoria Hospital and dispensary in temporary accommodation, a permanent building being opened in 1889. The hospital had to close in 1920 because of the difficulty in securing staff. Two schools were built and three more were taken over from the London Missionary Society who had to close down their work in Varanasi. By December 1929, work was progressing with the Benares United City Mission amongst students and other visitors to the Colleges and Shrines. ZBMM was a co-operating partner.
scb_access_status Open
scb_copyright Copyright held by Interserve England & Wales
scb_use_restrictions For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance
language English
language_search English
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hierarchy_sequence INT.0002.0003.0018