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Title: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers
Description: Eugene R. Kellersberger (1888-1966) was a medical missionary to the American Presbyterian Congo Mission (APCM) and General Secretary of the American Mission to Lepers. This collection includes photographic materials related to Dr. Kellersberger's time as a medical missionary in the Belgian Congo and to his 1946 world and 1947-1948 Far East tours. His Africa photograph album contains over 2,000 items, and it primarily spans the years from the 1920's to 1940. View the collection guide to learn more.
Featured image: Eugene Kellersberger and pet monkey, ca. 1925.
Creator Name(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966. (creator)
Date Created: 1909, 1909-1998, 1909, 1998, 1909-1998
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger family., Kellersberger, Edna Bosche, 1888-1923., Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966., Kellersberger, Julia Lake Skinner, 1897-1986., Vass, Winifred Kellersberger, 1917-2010.
Topical Subject(s): African trypanosomiasis., Leprosy., Leprosy--Hospitals--Congo (Democratic Republic), Missionaries, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic), Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic), Missions to leprosy patients., Tropical medicine--Congo (Democratic Republic)
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:erkellersberger

Title: Africa in Picture.
Description: Dr. Kellersberger's Africa album - Front cover embossed, AFRICA IN PICTURE / A.P.C.M. BIBANGA / E.R.K., 1913-1943, 1970 and undated, bulk 1920s-1940. Contains over 2,000 items, mostly photographs. The album includes a topical index, an introductory note by Kellersberger, and multiple inscriptions. It primarily spans the years from the 1920s to 1940.
Creator Name(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966. (creator)
Date Created: 1913-1943, 1970, 1913
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966.
Topical Subject(s): African trypanosomiasis., Leprosy., Leprosy Hospitals--Congo (Democratic Republic), Tropical medicine--Congo (Democratic Republic), African trypanosomiasis., Missionaries, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic), African trypanosomiasis., Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)
Geographic subjects: Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic)
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 27-30; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): rg436_b27-30
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:9576

Title: American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour.
Description: American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946 March-April.
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966., Kellersberger family., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Executive Committee of Foreign Missions., Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions to leprosy patients--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic)
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 1; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds4637
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:8695

Title: Dr. George R. Cousar and Dr. Eugene R. Kellersberger.
Description: [Dr. George R. Cousar (left) and Dr. Eugene R. Kellersberger (right) during an operation.]
Date Created: 1920, ca. 1920s
Name Subject(s): American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966., Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Hospitals--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Missionaries, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic)--Missions, Medical--20th century., Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 23, Folder 4; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds3345
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:7333

Title: Eugene Kellersberger.
Description: ERK in front of [?] residence where Edna and I lived 1921-where she was found [?] sleeping sickness Oct 1921 and returned to London for a year..
Date Created: 1925
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966., Kellersberger, Edna Bosche, 1888-1923.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic)--Missions--20th century., Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 1, Folder 3; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds3816
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:8002

Title: Congregants seated inside chapel.
Description: Congregants seated inside chapel. [Nitrate negative from American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946.]
Date Created: 1946, July 1946
Name Subject(s): American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E.R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 4; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds5263
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:62306

Title: American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour.
Description: American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946 March-April.
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966., Kellersberger family., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Executive Committee of Foreign Missions., Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions to leprosy patients--20th century.
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 1; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds4638
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:8586

Title: American Mission to Lepers world leprosy tour.
Description: American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946 March-April.
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, Julia Lake, 1897-1986., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Executive Committee of Foreign Missions., Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions to leprosy patients--20th century.
Geographic subjects: 20th century.
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 1; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds4641
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:4282

Title: Unidentified man standing with group dressed in western clothing.
Description: Unidentified man standing with group dressed in western clothing. [Nitrate negative from American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946.]
Date Created: 1946, July 1946
Name Subject(s): American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E.R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 4; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds5261
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:61738

Title: Group of missionaries in São Paulo, Brazil.
Description: Pirapitingui, Sao Paulo. (great colony)
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries--Brazil--São Paulo--20th century., Leprosy--Hospitals--Brazil--São Paulo--20th century., Missions to leprosy patient--Brazil--São Paulo--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Brazil, São Paulo, 20th century., South America--Brazil--São Paulo--São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, 20th century., São Paulo (Brazil), Brazil, São Paulo, 20th century.
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 2; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds4716
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:419

Title: American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour.
Description: American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946 March-April.
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966., Kellersberger family., Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Executive Committee of Foreign Missions., Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions to leprosy patients--20th century., Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic)
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 1; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds4636
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:8580

Title: Eugene Kellersberger with African boys.
Description: 1926, Kakise again and 2 little African boys.
Date Created: 1926
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966., American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Monkeys--Congo (Democratic Republic)
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic)--Missions--20th century., Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 1, Folder 3; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds3814
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:7872

Title: Eugene Kellersberger and pet monkey.
Description: In old house! Kakise, my dear pet monkey.
Date Created: 1925, ca. 1925
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966., American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Monkeys--Congo (Democratic Republic)
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic)--Missions--20th century., Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 1, Folder 3; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds3813
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:7667

Title: Two men and two children standing under a tree.
Description: Two men and two children standing under a tree. [Nitrate negative from American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946.]
Date Created: 1946, July 1946
Name Subject(s): American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E.R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 4; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds5262
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:62304

Title: Group of young men seated at a table.
Description: Group of young men seated at a table. [Nitrate negative from American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946.]
Date Created: 1946, July 1946
Name Subject(s): American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E.R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 4; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds5267
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:62310

Title: Group of young men standing with poles around seated man.
Description: Group of young men standing with poles around seated man. [Nitrate negative from American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946.]
Date Created: 1946, July 1946
Name Subject(s): American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E.R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 4; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds5266
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:62309

Title: Group of young men standing with poles around seated man with a crown.
Description: Group of young men standing with poles around seated man with a crown. [Nitrate negative from American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946.]
Date Created: 1946, July 1946
Name Subject(s): American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E.R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 4; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds5268
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:62311

Title: Leprosy colony in Pirapitingui, Sao Paulo.
Description: Pirapitingui, Sao Paulo (great colony).
Date Created: 1946
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives., American Presbyterian Congo Mission.
Topical Subject(s): Missions to leprosy patients--20th century., Leprosy--Hospitals--Brazil--São Paulo--20th century., Leprosy--Patients--Brazil--São Paulo--20th century.
Geographic subjects: 20th century., São Paulo (Brazil), South America--Brazil--São Paulo--São Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo, 20th century., Brazil, São Paulo, 20th century.
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 2; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds4718
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:425

Title: Eugene Kellersberger on motorcycle.
Description: Harley-Davidson motorcycle for sleeping sickness work and evangelistic visitation over woods and trails, 1926-1928.
Date Created: 1926, ca. 1926
Name Subject(s): Kellersberger, E. R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966., American Presbyterian Congo Mission.
Topical Subject(s): Missionaries, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century., Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic)--Missions--20th century., Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 1, Folder 3; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds3815
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:7517

Title: Group of men posed for photo.
Description: Group of men posed for photo. [Nitrate negative from American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946.]
Date Created: 1946, July 1946
Name Subject(s): American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E.R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions, Medical--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 4; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds5260
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:61737

Title: A crowd watching four men kneel in front of a man with crown.
Description: A crowd watching four men kneel in front of a man with crown. [Nitrate negative from American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946.]
Date Created: 1946, July 1946
Name Subject(s): American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E.R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 4; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds5265
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:62308

Title: Portrait of man with medallions.
Description: Portrait of man with medallions. [Nitrate negative from American Mission to Lepers, world leprosy tour, 1946.]
Date Created: 1946, July 1946
Name Subject(s): American Presbyterian Congo Mission., Kellersberger, E.R. (Eugene Roland), 1888-1966--Archives.
Topical Subject(s): Missions--Congo (Democratic Republic)--20th century.
Geographic subjects: Congo (Democratic Republic), Africa--Democratic Republic of the Congo
Physical Location: RG 436, Box 26, Folder 4; Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, PA
Related Item: Eugene R. Kellersberger Papers, 1909-1998.--http://www.history.pcusa.org/collections/research-tools/guides-archival-collections/rg-436
Identifier (local): ds5264
(PID) Persistent Identifier: islandora:62307

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