Diaries written by Howard Diamind, in his official capacity with the London Missionary Society, and also from a personal perspective, documenting a voyage made on the mission ship "John Williams VI" from Grimsby to Suva, Fiji, 1948-1949, and a separate visit to Bengal, India, 1951, also on behalf of the London Missionary Society.
Diaries of Howard Diamond
This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 102 MS 381232
- Dates of Creation
- 1940s-1950s
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 2 volumes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Howard Diamond was Assistant Treasurer of the London Missionary Society, 1928-1952. In 1948 he was responsible for refitting and commissioning a coaster, the Empire Sloane, as the mission ship "John Williams VI", and sailing with her to Suva, Fiji.
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Custodial History
Donated to SOAS Library on 20th January 2015.