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Madagascar records of the U.S.P.G.
Title
Madagascar records of the U.S.P.G., 1866-1900 (inclusive) [microform].
Physical Description
Manuscripts.
Language
English
Notes
Microfilm. [London] : Micro Methods, 1971. 4 reels ; 35 mm.
Microfilmed from records held at the United Society for the Propagaton of the Gospel in London, covering the years 1866-1900.
Access and use
Permission must be obtained from the Archivist of the SPG in order to quote from, reproduce or publish material in these films.
Summary
The collection consists of letters from Madagascar and also includes letters from Mauritius and the Seychelles. Some letters refer to customs of the islands and events among the Hova, Betimisiraka and Sakalava people. The political background is also reflected, including the death of Rasata and the accession of Queen Ranavalona II in 1868. The Society's first two missionaries were stationed at Tamatave and Foule Point, but later were also at the capital, Antananarivo.
Variant and related titles
Madagascar records of the United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts / Microforms
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
Indexes/Finding aids
A guide to the material appears at the beginning of the first film reel.
References
Madagascar Records of the U.S.P.G. Microfilm. Film Ms89. Special Collections, Yale Divinity School Library.
Cite as
Madagascar Records of the U.S.P.G. Microfilm. Film Ms89. Special Collections, Yale Divinity School Library.
Subjects
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