| Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/Biographical/Home/Box 1215
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| Summary: |
Two photograph albums taken by Herbert Osborn whilst attending summer schools between 1912 and 1914.
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| Extent: |
2 volumes
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| Admin history: |
The mission summer schools began in 1910 and were original held the week of Whitsuntide. The first summer school had about 50 attendees but by 1914 - when the tradition of holding them at Swanwick in Derbyshire seems to have been established - attendance had reached just over 300. These early summer schools were attended by mainly young people, few of whom were likely to enter overseas service, but whom the WMMS hoped would act as promoters of mission in the circuits and districts of the Methodist Church in Britain. In 1914 William Goudie, in the August edition of the 'Foreign Field', expounded the ideals of the summer school as providing those attending with 'equipment for service, including a fuller Christian life, a stronger faith, a better understanding both of the problems of the work and the best methods of expanding these, and personal consecration to the cause.'
The week itself would be made up of bible study in the morning followed by 'circle' discussions on mission matters of the time. The afternoon was left for sporting and recreational activities whilst in the evening a lecture would be given by a missionary on furlough or one of the officers of the WMMS. As the numbers expanded partially separate programmes were developed reflecting the needs of those attending (often based on age or responsibilities) until by the 1930s a series of schools were held (now not exclusively at Swanwick), some for specific groups (such as the Young Laymen's League). By the 1960s few were referred to as summer schools but as events for specific groups within Methodism. |
The mission summer schools began in 1910 and were original held the week of Whitsuntide. The first summer school had about 50 attendees but by 1914 - when the tradition of holding them at Swanwick in Derbyshire seems to have been established - attendance had reached just over 300. These early summer schools were attended by mainly young people, few of whom were likely to enter overseas service, but whom the WMMS hoped would act as promoters of mission in the circuits and districts of the Methodist Church in Britain. In 1914 William Goudie, in t ... View more |
| Custodial history: |
Had previously been in the possession of Olive M Osborn, daughter of Herbert Derry Osborn |
| Acquisition: |
Accepted, on behalf of the Methodist Church, as a gift from Stephen Osborn, grandson of Herbert Derry Osborn, 3 November 2009
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| Access status: |
Open
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| Access conditions: |
Gloves must be worn when consulting these items
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| Copyright: |
Copyright held by Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes |
| User restrictions: |
For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance |
| Language: |
English
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| Format: |
Archive
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