Photocopies of correspondence of Alexander Russell

This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London

Scope and Content

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.

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

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Acquisition Information

The material was presented by Mrs Bobby Shackleton, grand-niece of Alexander Russell, in 1998.

Other Finding Aids

Unpublished handlist