Park-Lambuth-Sherertz family papers, 1825-1989

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Summary

Creator:
Park family
Abstract:
The Park, Lambuth, and Sherertz families were Methodist missionaries to China, Japan, and Africa. The collection includes the family Bible; correspondence to and from members of the three families; reports; diary entries; genealogical information; a videocassette; photographs; printed material; poetry; and typescripts of essays regarding family members' daily lives and work as missionaries in China, Japan, and Africa. The families mentioned are ancestors of Olive Sherertz Lanham (Duke '43). Materials range in date from circa 1825 to 1989.
Extent:
2.5 Linear Feet
1000 Items
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
RL.00995

Background

Scope and content:

The collection (01-108) (160 items, 1.2 linear feet; dated 1825-1970s) includes the family Bible; correspondence to and from members of the three families; graphic materials; printed material; poetry; and typescripts of essays regarding family members' daily lives and work as missionaries in China, Japan, and Africa. The families mentioned are ancestors of Olive Sherertz Lanham (Duke '43). Includes 2 color prints, 5 black-and-white prints, and 2 albumen prints.

The addition (01-146) (375 items, .6 linear feet; dated 1898-1977) contains letters; reports; diary entries; genealogical information; 1 videocassette; 2 black-and-white photographs, 1 black-and-white print, and 1 albumen print. There are also other items, chiefly relating to the Park, Lambuth, and Sherertz families' life and work in China and Japan.

The 2002 addition (02-179) (100 items, .2 lin. ft.; dated 1825-1981 and n.d.) consists primarily of memoirs and correspondence documenting the families' ancestry and experiences in China and Japan (1825-1981 and n.d.). Also includes newspaper clippings about family members.

The 2004 addition (07-080) (375 items, 0.6 lin. ft; dated circa 1890-1989 and undated) contains letters, biographical sketches of family members, clippings, writings, and photographs documenting the members of the Park, Lambuth, and Sherertz families. Materials range in date from circa 1890 to 1989.

Biographical / historical:

The Park, Lambuth, and Sherertz families were Methodist missionaries to China, Japan, and Africa.

Acquisition information:
The Park-Lambuth-Sherertz family papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2001, 2002, and 2004.
Processing information:

Processed by Sue-Ellen Katz; Melissa Pascoe

Completed January 16, 2002

Encoded by Ruth E. Bryan

Updated by Jill Katte, June 2007

This collection is unprocessed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

Rules or conventions:
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Collection is open for research.

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[Identification of item], Park-Lambuth-Sherertz family Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

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