I. William Hobart Hare papers concerning his mission to Japan, 1891-1892
Scope and Contents
These papers were received in the repository tied into a bundle with string, and labeled: "Mission to Japan, 1891-1892." Papers concern Hare's assignment by the Episcopal Church House of Bishops, in February of 1891, to proceed to Japan and administer the affairs of the Episcopal jurisdiction there for six months to a year. Includes letters, documents, compositions by and about Hare, and printed articles and clippings, all relating to the Japan appointment.
Dates
- Creation: 1891-1892
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English, and a few in Dakota and Japanese.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
This collection is not housed at the Houghton Library but is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
3 linear feet (4 boxes)Arrangement
Organized into the following sub-series:
- A. Correspondence
- B. Compositions
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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