Wilson Papers

IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 1835 WIL
Held at: Henry Martyn Centre
Domain: archival
Title: Wilson Papers
Date(s) of contents: 1927-1935
Level of description: Fonds
Extent and medium: One folder of letters.

CONTEXT

Name of creator(s): Wilson, George

Administrative/Biographical history: Dr George Wilson served with the Irish Presbyterian Mission in the district of Gujarat and its city of Ahmadabad in India from 1902 to 1959.

Custodial history: Donated to the Henry Martyn Centre by Wilson's daughter, Elizabeth Wilson, in September 2000.

Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to the Henry Martyn Centre by Wilson's daughter, Elizabeth Wilson, in September 2000.

CONTENT AND STRUCTURE

Scope and content/abstract: The letters give a detailed account of Wilson's work amongst the people of the Gujarat area. He describes the way of life, customs and religion of the inhabitants as well as the geography of the region.

System of arrangement: The letters are arranged in chapters (WIL 1 etc.) under various topic headings. Each topic comprises one or more letters written at different times, e.g. villages, untouchables, transport, Muslims, social life.

ACCESS AND USE

Language: English.

Conditions governing access: Refer to the repository.

Conditions governing reproduction:

Finding aids: A handlist is available.

ALLIED MATERIALS

Copies: Can be rpovided

DESCRIPTION NOTES

Date(s) of descriptions: April 2002

INDEX ENTRIES

Subjects

Christianity

Christianity and other religions

Geography

Hinduism

Hindus

India

Islam

Muslims

Rural missionary work

Untouchables

Personal names

Wilson | George | missionary with the Irish Presbyterian Mission in India

Corporate names

Irish Presbyterian Mission

Places

Ahmadabad

Asia

Gujarat

India

South Asia