Fonds 133E - Hope family papers

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133E

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Hope family papers

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  • 1907-1919 (Creation)

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1.25 cubic feet (2 boxes)

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This is a collection of letters of Fred and Roberta Hope, written from the mission field in Cameroon. The letters date from 1907 to 1919 (missing 1909 and 1910) and are addressed to relatives in the United States. There are some early letters from Fred and Lou Hope. Many were sent from their post in Batanga (Elat), Cameroon, though some were sent during furloughs in the United States or in transit to Africa. The correspondence was used in Edward Guthmann's video project, Return to Cameroun.

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This is a collection of letters of Fred and Roberta Hope, written from the mission field in Cameroon. The letters date from 1907 to 1919 (missing 1909 and 1910) and are addressed to relatives in the United States. There are some early letters from Fred and Lou Hope. Many were sent from their post in Batanga (Elat), Cameroon, though some were sent during furloughs in the United States or in transit to Africa. The correspondence was used in Edward Guthmann's video project, Return to Cameroun.

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Presbyterian Historical Society

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      Consists of letters written to relatives in U.S. from the mission field by Fred and Roberta Hope. Correspondence used in Edward Guthmann's video project, "Return to Cameroun". No dates available for Edward Guthmann.

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