Photocopies of 13 letters, 1882-1899, from Alexander Russell to his sister, Barbara Russell, recounting trips on missionary and other vessels in the South Pacific, including visits to Sydney (Australia) and Fiji.
Photocopies of correspondence of Alexander Russell
This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 102 MS 380687
- Dates of Creation
- 1882-1899
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 folder
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Alexander Russell was skipper of various vessels based in Fiji including the John Hunt and the Meda. These ships helped supply missionaries in the region.
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
The material was presented by Mrs Bobby Shackleton, grand-niece of Alexander Russell, in 1998.
Other Finding Aids
Unpublished handlist