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A black and white photo of a church with a large spire nestled within trees. A person in the foreground looks towards the building.

A Brief Introduction: The Records of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts

I. The Archives of the SPGThese documents relating to North America are true archives in Sir Hilary Jenkinson's definition of the word: that is, they came into being as a result of the work of the Society for the Propagation... Read more →

Isobel Pridmore

Published 10th March, 2021

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British Papua New Guinea Port Moresby or Pot Mosbi in Tok Pisin, the capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea 13 April 1922

Licensed to access 'Bray Schools' in Canada, America and the Bahamas, 1645–1900

1645 1915

The launch of the Missionary Ship The John Wesley at West Cowes, Isle of Wight, September 23rd 1846. People gather at the dock to watch the ship.

Licensed to access Colonial Women Missionaries of the Committee for Women's Work, 1861–1967

1861 1967

Native American warriors and their wives, arranged for a group sitting.

Licensed to access Colonial Missionaries' Papers from America and the West Indies, 1701–1870

1701 1870

An illustration of a priest celebrating Mass in a Andean village near the river.

Licensed to access South American Missionaries' Records, 1844–1919

1844 1919