Charles B. Newton reminiscences
Scope and Contents
Newton's typewritten reminiscences describe missionary life in Ludhiana, Sabathu, and Simla. They give an historical sketch of Lahore, 1839-1848, and tell of the author's teaching and missionary work in Lahore. There are many quotations from letters from India, 1854-1867, including descriptions of the Mutiny of 1857.
Dates
- 1844-1892
Creator
- Newton, Charles B., 1842- (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Charles B. Newton (1842-) was born in Ludhiana, India, the son of Presbyterian missionaries. He was brought to the United States in 1852 and in 1867 was graduated from Western Theological Seminary, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania. He then returned to India, taught at Forman Christian College, Lahore, and was superintendent of its high school.
Extent
0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Charles B. Newton (1842-) was a Presbyterian missionary in India. Newton's typewritten reminiscences describe missionary life in Ludhiana, Sabathu, and Simla.
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- India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Lahore (Pakistan) -- History -- 19th century Subject Source: Lcnaf
- Missionaries Subject Source: Archiveswest
- Missionaries -- India Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Presbyterian Church -- Missions -- India -- Lahore Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Reminiscences Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Teachers -- India Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Charles B. Newton Reminiscences
- Status
- Complete Description
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by University of Oregon Libraries, Archivists' Toolkit Project Team and Austin Munsell
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Repository Details
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