Photocopy of a manuscript letterbook, 1890-1891, of Edith M Lucas, containing copies of circular letters to her friends describing missionary work, her experiences in China, her religious reflections, also including an account of Jews in China.
Photocopies of correspondence of Edith M Lucas
This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 102 MS 380627
- Dates of Creation
- Apr 1890 - Aug 1891
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 volume
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Edith M Lucas was born into a wealthy Jewish family, but converted to Christianity and served as a missionary with the China Inland Mission, working in Chinkiang in KiangSu province. After her marriage she became Edith Cox.
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Copied from the original letterbook in 1994.
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance