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William McCutchan Morrison papers 1.5 Linear Feet 3 document cases

Morrison, W. M. (William McCutchan), 1867-1918

This collection contains correspondence, sermons, personal notes, and photos of Dr. William McCutchan Morrison. The majority of the letters were written by Morrison to his mother, Mary A. Morrison. A number of letters were written by him to his siblings. Miscellaneous family papers are included as well, such as a letter by an unidentified Liberty Hall Volunteer. The correspondence is largely about his dealings and life in Congo, primarily regarding his missionary work. The included photos are of life in Congo during the missionary work of Morrison. Researchers should be advised that the collection includes images of the Congolese people which bear witness to the physical brutality they suffered under the regime of King Leopold II of Belgium. The sermons are Dr. Morrison's theological teachings. Some sermons were written in what Morrison described as the "native" language.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

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