File. South Africa

Reference No:
U DMS/12/50
Dates:
18 Mar 1942-28 Jan 1998
Description:
Contains the following papers relating to Mission to Seafarers work in South Africa: extracts from minutes re South Africa; notes on the history of Mission to Seafarers in South Africa; booklet 'A summary of the aims, objectives, attitudes & divisions of the South African Council of Churches'; press cuttings; vol.1 no.3 issue of 'The Flying Angel - The official organ of the Missions to Seamen in Southern Africa'; financial accounts; notes on organisation of work in South Africa; minutes of meetings; report on work in Walvis Bay, Cape Town, East London, Durban, Lourenco Marques, Johannesburg and Mauritius; memorandum by John Davis 'The Church's Mission to Seafarers in Southern Africa', Jun 1974; correspondence of Reverend T.P. Kerfoot and Reverend Cyril J. Brown as General Superintendent of the Mission to Seafarers with contacts re South Africa. Relates to various matters including: future of work in South Africa; Central Council in South Africa; chaplains' meeting at Johannesburg; the TPC [Transvaal Peace Council?]; named chaplains and personnel; inauguration of new province of Central Africa; Transvaal branch being a 'fundraising body'; recommendation that a provincial body be established to promote and administer work in South Africa; financial position.
Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 file
Language:
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)