File. South Africa (Council)

Reference No:: U DMS/12/49
Dates:: 23 Jun 1943-6 Jun 1951
Description:: Contains the following papers relating to Mission to Seafarers work in South Africa: copy minutes of meetings of the South African Council; correspondence of Reverend G.F. Trench as General Superintendent and Reverend K.E. Collins for the Mission to Seafarers with contacts re South Africa. Relates to various matters including: plans for Durban; work at Cape Town; named chaplains and personnel; plans for an Organising Secretary in South Africa; South African Co-ordinating Committee; recommendation for the foundation of a National Council for Mission to Seafarers in South Africa; complications of South African Dominion status and organisations loyal to London; proposed constitution for the Mission to Seafarers in South Africa; work at Port Elizabeth; future of the Central Council in South Africa; standing committee in Johannesburg; finances; resignation of the regional secretary.
Format:: Archive Item
Extent:: 1 file
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Access Conditions:: Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:: Hull University Archives
Collection:: Records of the Head Office of the Mission to Seafarers (formerly known as the Missions to Seamen)