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Lavinia Coombs letters

 Collection
Identifier: MC042

Scope and Content Note

Nine letters written by Coombs from Midnapore and Balasore, India, to Nellie Whittemore of Bowdoinham, Maine. The letters include discussions of the activities of Freewill Baptist missionary work, as well as discussions of friend and family matters. Included with the collection are transcriptions of the letters. A tenth letter, dated October 1, 1887, exists only as a transcript, as the original has been lost.

Dates

  • 1887 - 1892

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

The collection is the physical property of Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library. Bates College holds literary rights only for material created by College personnel working on official behalf of the College, or for material which was given to the College with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication or other purposes that exceed fair use.

Historical Note

Lavinia C. Coombs was a Freewill Baptist missionary who spent many years in India. Born in West Bowdoin, Maine, on November 23, 1849, she attended Litchfield Academy and the Normal School at Farmington, Maine. She taught school for ten years before going to India. Ms. Coombs also edited and financially backed the missionary magazine "Tidings." She died on January 13, 1927.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Nine letters written by Freewill Baptist missionary Lavinia Coombs from Midnapore and Balasore, India, to Nellie Whittemore of Bowdoinham, Maine.

Organization and Arrangement

The letters are in chronological order.

Acquisition and Custody Information

Gift of Julia King, Winter 1997-1998. Accession No.: 98-004.

Alternative Formats Available

Transcripts are available.

Title
Guide to the Lavinia Coombs letters, 1887-1892
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Kat Stefko
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in: English
Edition statement
©2010

Repository Details

Part of the Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library Repository

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