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History of Presbyterian mission work and missionaries in foreign fields. Featured image: First team of Presbyterian Church in the U.S. missionaries in Korea, November 1892.

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Title:
North and South of the Equator.
Description:
Autobiography of Addison Miller Alexander, a Presbyterian missionary to South America.
Creator:
Alexander, Addison Miller, 1902- (author)
Subject names:
Alexander, Addison Miller, 1902-, Alexander, Addison Miller, 1902---Biography.
Topics:
Missionaries--Colombia., Missionaries--Chile., Missions--Educational work--Colombia., Missions--Educational work--Chile.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:344383
Title:
PCUS missionaries in Brazil, circa 1960-1962.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Photograph of PCUS missionaries in Brazil either 1960 or 1962. Front row (sitting, left to right): Bob Shane, William “Hap” Neville, Bill Brandt, Virginia Henderlite, Langdon Henderlite. Second row: Jule Spach, Nancy Spach, Ruth Moseley (checked dress), Mildred “Midge” Foley, Tom Foley, Mary Neville, Louise Brandt, Frances Arehart, Gertrude Mason (in white dress and glasses), Rose Cameron, Charlotte Taylor. Third row: Bill Moseley (profile), name unknown (white jacket), Ted Torsch, Ruth Shane, Frank Soules, Ardys Soules, Charles Ansley, Ruth Ansley, Ella Koroch (white earrings), Nancy Boyd. Fourth row: Bob Marvin, Phyllis Marvin, Mr. Singleton? (in glasses), Mrs. Singleton? (white dress), Donald Williams (tallest), Laura Williams, Lois DuBose, Pierre DuBose.
Subject names:
Spach, Jule, 1924-2022., Spach, Nancy, 1926-2018., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Brazil Mission.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Brazil., Missionaries--Brazil., Women missionaries--Brazil.
Geographic subjects:
Brazil
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:286622
Title:
Church construction, Recife, Brazil.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: Jule Spach oversees a group of American college students laying bricks as part of the construction of the church. Among those pictured are Amy Johnson and Dorothy Holderness.
Subject names:
Spach, Jule, 1924-2022., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Brazil Mission., Johnson, Amy., Holderness, Dorothy.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Brazil., Missionaries--Brazil., College students in missionary work--Brazil.
Geographic subjects:
Recife (Brazil)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:286621
Title:
Living Waters for the World.
Description:
Web site of Living Waters for the World (LWW), a ministry that trains volunteers to establish and lead water mission teams that partner with communities to implement and operate sustainable water purification systems and health education programs. LWW Networks come alongside water teams and partners throughout every phase of a water project. They provide essential support for sustainable water systems that produce clean water for a generation.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Synod of Living Waters. (creator)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Synod of Living Waters.
Topics:
Water--Purification., Volunteer workers in environmental education.
Geographic subjects:
Spring Hill (Maury County, Tenn.), Cuba., Guatemala., Peru., Mexico., Dominican Republic., Honduras., El Salvador., Haiti., Ghana., Nicaragua.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:161252
Title:
Rev. Theodore S. Pond with printing press.
Description:
The Printing Press. Senor Roldan [?]. Rev. T.S. Pond. April 1911.
Subject names:
Pond, Theodore S. (Theodore Strong), 1838-1923.
Topics:
Missionaries--Venezuela., Printing presses--Venezuela.
Geographic subjects:
Venezuela.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:147315
Title:
American College of Caracas.
Description:
Colegio Americano, Caracas.
Creator:
Thede, Heinrich. (photographer)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Venezuela Mission.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Venezuela--Caracas., Universities and colleges--Venezuela--Caracas., College buildings--Design and construction--Venezuela--Caracas.
Geographic subjects:
Caracas (Venezuela)--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:147312
Title:
Andean Journey
Description:
The blog of mission co-worker Sarah Henken, serving in Colombia and the Andean region.
Creator:
Henken, Sarah. (creator)
Subject names:
Henken, Sarah.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Andes Region., Women missionaries--Andes Region., Single people in missionary work--Andes Region.
Geographic subjects:
Colombia., Bolivia., Peru., Venezuela., Andes Region.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:145314
Title:
CEDEC Bulletins on persecution in Colombia, 1952-1957.
Description:
The Evangelical Confederation of Colombia (CEDEC) bulletins detailing Christian persecution and martyrdom in Colombia from March 24, 1952 through December 10, 1957. Bulletins are written in both English and Spanish.
Creator:
Confederación Evangélica de Colombia. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Colombia Mission.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Colombia., Persecution--Colombia., Martyrdom--Christianity--Colombia.
Geographic subjects:
Colombia.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:144813
Title:
Therapy in Peru - A Journey for Long Term Mission.
Description:
The blog of missionaries Lisa Alfonsi and Clever Sobrino, serving in Peru.
Creator:
Alfonsi, Lisa. (creator), Sobrino, Clever. (creator)
Subject names:
Alfonsi, Lisa., Sobrino, Clever.
Topics:
Missions--Peru--Lima., Married people in missionary work--Peru--Lima., Missionaries, Medical--Peru--Lima.
Geographic subjects:
Lima (Peru)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:143438
Title:
Alma and Jim Wright in Vitória, Brazil.
Description:
Alma and Jim Wright - Vitória, Brazil. Sept 1990. Taken by Harry Phillips.
Creator:
Phillips, Harry. (photographer)
Subject names:
Wright, James Nelson., Wright, Alma Jane.
Topics:
Returned missionaries--Brazil--Vitória da Conquista., Women missionaries--Brazil.
Geographic subjects:
Vitória da Conquista (Brazil)--Description and travel.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142474
Title:
Alma and Jim Wright in Vitória, Brazil.
Description:
Alma and Jim Wright - Vitória Brazil, Sept. 1990. Taken by Harry Phillips.
Creator:
Phillips, Harry. (photographer)
Subject names:
Wright, James Nelson., Wright, Alma Jane.
Topics:
Returned missionaries--Brazil--Vitória da Conquista.
Geographic subjects:
Vitória da Conquista (Brazil)--Description and travel.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:142471
Title:
Photo of building in Uruguay, 1967.
Creator:
Lewis, Dean, 1926-2021. (photographer)
Topics:
Buildings--Uruguay.
Geographic subjects:
Uruguay--Buildings, structures, etc.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:116207
Title:
Community nursing in Colombia, 16 March 1965.
Description:
Abby Jacobs, of UPCUSA COMEAR Mission Communications Unit, interviews community health workers, Miss Gabriela Olivera, R.N. and Miss Elizabeth Berryhill, R.N. at 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY.
Creator:
Berryhill, Elizabeth, 1923-2010. (interviewee), Olivera, Gabriela, 1914- (interviewee), Jacobs, Abby R. (Abby Rosella), 1904-1983. (interviewer)
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Commission on Ecumenical Mission and Relations.
Topics:
Missions, Medical--Colombia., Community health nursing.
Geographic subjects:
Colombia.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:116203
Title:
Adult students of the ABC Literacy Crusade, Recife, Brazil.
Description:
Adult students of the ABC Literacy Crusade, Recife, Brazil. [ABC Literacy campaign]
Subject names:
Agnes Erskine College.
Topics:
Missionaries--Brazil--Recife., Missions--Brazil--Recife.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:14455
Title:
Kids looking at poster for ABC Literary Crusade, Recife, Brazil, ca. 1966.
Description:
"LET'S DO AWAY WITH ILLITERACY! The poster calls everyone to cooperate in stamping out illiteracy in the Community Development Program under the direction of the ABC Literacy Crusade." [Kids looking at poster for ABC Literary Campaign, Recife, Brazil, ca. 1966]
Subject names:
Agnes Erskine College., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Division of International Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Board of World Missions.
Topics:
Missionaries--Brazil--Recife., Missions--Brazil--Recife.
Geographic subjects:
Recife (Brazil)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:14454
Title:
Kids in classroom at Agnes Erskine School, Recife, Brazil, ca. 1966.
Description:
Kids in classroom at Agnes Erskine School, Recife, Brazil, ca. 1966. [ABC Literacy campaign]
Subject names:
Agnes Erskine College., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Division of International Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Board of World Missions.
Topics:
Missionaries--Brazil--Recife., Missions--Brazil--Recife.
Geographic subjects:
Recife (Brazil)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:14453
Title:
Floyd B. Sovereign.
Description:
Floyd B. Sovereign photo taken - May 1946.
Subject names:
Sovereign, Floyd Bradley., Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. Board of Foreign Missions. Dept. of Missionary Personnel--Archives.
Topics:
Women miissionaries--Brazil--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Brazil--Missionaries--20th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:8138
Title:
Brazil Mission photo album.
Description:
Three photographs: 1. Members of the Christmas play - Salinas, Dec. 1950; 2. The first spiritual retreat for North Minas field - Salinas, Feb 1951; 3. unidentified. [Brazil Mission Photo Album #2, p. 4.]
Subject names:
United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Commission on Ecumenical Mission and Relations., United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Central Brazil Mission.
Topics:
Christmas plays., Missions--Brazil--20th century., Missionaries--Brazil--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Brazil--Missions--20th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:8056
Title:
Florence Marie Sayer.
Description:
[Florence Marie Sayer, PCUSA missionary to Colombia.]
Subject names:
Sayer, Florence Marie., Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. Board of Foreign Missions. Dept. of Missionary Personnel--Archives.
Topics:
Women missionaries--Colombia--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Colombia--Missionaries--20th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:7386
Title:
Miss America.
Description:
Miss America - a Presbyterian from Mississippi, visits Mackenzie with Peter G Baker.
Subject names:
Baker, Peter G. (Peter Garret), 1896-1963., Baker, Peter G. (Peter Garret), 1896-1963--Archives., Instituto Mackenzie.
Topics:
Universities and colleges--Brazil--São Paulo.
Geographic subjects:
São Paulo (Brazil)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:7249

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