Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Abbott, Edward, 1841-1908
- Extent:
- 0.5 linear feet and 1 box
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Edward Abbott papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Background
- Scope and Content:
The diary is a detailed account of Abbott's trip from Sydney, Australia to the Philippines, Hong Kong, Macao, China and Japan. There are numerous pen-and-ink sketches of landscape, architecture, historical sites, and inhabitants, and maps, some in water color. Pasted in the volume are memorabilia such as menus, hotel brochures, postcards, photographs, clippings, calling cards, etc. Of special interest are his accounts of the various native Christian communities he visited. Following the text there is a name index. In addition to the volume there are some related letters, documents, memorabilia and published maps.
- Biographical / Historical:
The Reverend Edward Abbott began his ministry as a congregational pastor in Cambridge, Mass. and was later ordained by the Episcopal Church. He was rector of St. James Church in Cambridge from 1879 to 1906. In addition to his pastoral duties, he was editor of "The Congregationalist" (1869-1878) and "The Literary World" (1877-1888; 1895-1903). In 1899 the Episcopal Church elected him Missionary Bishop of Japan, a position he declined.
- Acquisition information:
- Diary and related materials: Source of acquisition--Unknown.
- Processing information:
Diary and related materials Processed BRC 1977.
- Arrangement:
Cataloged with some items arranged at end of collection.
- Accruals:
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Missions -- Asia
Clergy
Brochures
Visiting cards
Diaries
Drawings (visual works)
indexes (reference sources)
Maps (documents)
Menus
Photographs
Passports -- United States - Names:
- Abbott, Edward, 1841-1908
- Places:
- East Asia -- Description and travel
China -- Description and travel -- Maps
Japan -- Description and travel -- Maps
Philippines -- Description and travel -- Maps
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Curator of Manuscripts, Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML). The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Edward Abbott papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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6th Floor East Butler Library535 West 114th St.New York, NY 10027, United States
- CONTACT:
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(212) 854-5590rbml@library.columbia.edu