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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:
Amanda Labarca and Irven Paul.
Subject names:
Labarca, Amanda, 1886-1975., Paul, Irven, 1894-1997.
Topics:
Missions--Chile--20th century., Women civic leaders--Chile--20th century., Civic leaders--Chile--20th century., Women social reformers--Chile--20th century., Social reformers--Chile--20th century., Missionaries--Chile--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Chile.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:280595
Title:
Amanda Labarca.
Subject names:
Labarca, Amanda, 1886-1975.
Topics:
Missions--Chile--20th century., Women civic leaders--Chile--20th century., Civic leaders--Chile--20th century., Women social reformers--Chile--20th century., Social reformers--Chile--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Chile.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:280594
Title:
Amanda Labarca.
Subject names:
Labarca, Amanda, 1886-1975.
Topics:
Missions--Chile--20th century., Women civic leaders--Chile--20th century., Civic leaders--Chile--20th century., Women social reformers--Chile--20th century., Social reformers--Chile--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Chile.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:280593
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:
"Venezuela Free!"
Description:
Newsletter with general updates on the social and political climate in Venezuela, March 1958. Written by Presbyterian missionaries, Bob and Jean Seel.
Creator:
Seel, Bob. (author), Seel, Jean. (author)
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of Foreign Missions., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Venezuela Mission., Seel, Bob., Seel, Jean.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--Venezuela.
Geographic subjects:
Venezuela--History--Revolution--1958.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:147310
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:
Frente Izquierda posters and mural paintings, Uruguay 1967.
Creator:
Lewis, Dean, 1926- (photographer)
Subject names:
Frente Izquierda de Liberación.
Topics:
Political posters., National liberation movements--Uruguay.
Geographic subjects:
Uruguay.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:116212
Title:
Frente Izquierda posters and mural paintings, Uruguay 1967.
Creator:
Lewis, Dean, 1926-2021. (photographer)
Subject names:
Frente Izquierda de Liberación.
Topics:
Political posters., National liberation movements--Uruguay.
Geographic subjects:
Uruguay.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:116211
Title:
Frente Izquierda posters and mural paintings, Uruguay 1967.
Creator:
Lewis, Dean, 1926-2021. (photographer)
Subject names:
Frente Izquierda de Liberación.
Topics:
Political posters., National liberation movements--Uruguay.
Geographic subjects:
Uruguay.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:116210
Title:
Frente Izquierda posters, Uruguay 1967.
Creator:
Lewis, Dean, 1926-2021. (photographer)
Subject names:
Frente Izquierda de Liberación.
Topics:
Political posters., National liberation movements--Uruguay.
Geographic subjects:
Uruguay.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:116209
Title:
Frente Izquierda posters, Uruguay 1967.
Creator:
Lewis, Dean, 1926-2021. (photographer)
Subject names:
Frente Izquierda de Liberación.
Topics:
Political posters., National liberation movements--Uruguay.
Geographic subjects:
Uruguay.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:116208

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