Paul and Esther Melrose papers , 1929-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Melrose, Esther; Melrose, Paul
Title
Paul and Esther Melrose papers
Dates
1929-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 container)
Collection Number
Ax 761
Summary
Paul and Esther Melrose traveled to Hainan, China as missionaries of the Presbyterian Church. They were in Hainan, with interruptions until 1944. The collection contains correspondence, literary manuscripts, diaries and ephemeral materials that reflect the Melroses' careers as missionaries in China.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Paul Melrose, son of missionary parents, was born in Hainan, China and educated in the United States. In 1916 he and his wife, Esther Agnew Melrose, came to Hainan as missionaries of the Presbyterian Church, stationed at Nodoa. They were in Hainan, with interruptions, to 1944.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection includes minor correspondence, manuscripts written by Esther or Paul Melrose, miscellaneous articles, booklets, newsletters, and nine diaries for 1932-1937, 1941, 1942, and 1949 which record daily events, expenses, weather, etc.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Missionaries--China
  • Missions, American--China

Corporate Names

  • Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence