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MMS/Special Series/Biographical/Home/Box 1215
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| Summary: |
Souvenir, account and photograph of centenary celebrations for Women's Work
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| Extent: |
3 items
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| Admin history: |
The organised work of women in the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society began with the formation of the Ladies' Committee for the Amelioration of the Condition of Women in Heathen Countries, Female Education, & c. in December 1858, as an auxiliary to the main Society. The Ladies' Committee aimed at the systematic promotion of women's work on the mission field by securing the efficiency of Girls' Schools already established and increasing their number. Later women also became involved in medical and evangelical work. Upon Methodist union in 1932 the women's organisations in the three branches of Methodism united under the title of Women's Work.
The 1958 centenary was celebrated throughout the circuits and districts of Methodism with thanksgiving services being held on 29th October. A centenary publication, 'Women of Our Company' by Pauline Webb, highlighted the work of prominent missionaries and administrators. However, the centrepiece event took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 26th April 1958 with the 'Kingdoms Ablaze' pageant. |
The organised work of women in the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society began with the formation of the Ladies' Committee for the Amelioration of the Condition of Women in Heathen Countries, Female Education, & c. in December 1858, as an auxiliary to the main Society. The Ladies' Committee aimed at the systematic promotion of women's work on the mission field by securing the efficiency of Girls' Schools already established and increasing their number. Later women also became involved in medical and evangelical work. ... View more |
| Acquisition: |
Accepted, on behalf of the Methodist Church, as a gift from from Ruth Osborn, February 2001
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| Access status: |
Open
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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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