Letter from Henrietta Matson to Adam Spence. 3 Jan., 1890

Title

Letter from Henrietta Matson to Adam Spence. 3 Jan., 1890

Subject

Henrietta Matson--Correspondence--Spence Family--Fisk Jubilee Singers--India--Asia--Fisk--Missionaries

Description

This is a letter written by Henrietta Matson addressed to Adam Spence. In this letter, Matson describes how the Jubilee Singers are on their way to Rangoon. She also details the Singers' performances in Calcutta. Matson claims that Loudin referenced her multiple times in his speeches. According to Matson, "I found myself considered responsible for them rather more than I always enjoyed."
Unfortunately, the last pages of this letter - which would contain more information about the Jubilee Singers - are missing

Creator

Henrietta Matson

Source

The Auburn Avenue Research Library, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The Adam Knight Spence and John Wesley Work Collection, Series 4, Box 3, Folder 7.

Date

3 January, 1890

Contributor

Dr. Patrick D. Rasico, metadata input

Rights

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Format

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Identifier

("Letter from Henrietta Matson to Adam Spence. 3 Jan., 1890") The Auburn Avenue Research Library, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The Adam Knight Spence and John Wesley Work Collection, Series 4, Box 3, Folder 7.

Files

AARL - Series IV Box 3 Folder 7 – 3 Jan 1890 – Matson to A. Spence – 1 of 2.jpg
AARL - Series IV Box 3 Folder 7 – 3 Jan 1890 – Matson to A. Spence – 2 of 2.jpg

Citation

Henrietta Matson, “Letter from Henrietta Matson to Adam Spence. 3 Jan., 1890,” JOHN HOPE AND AURELIA E. FRANKLIN LIBRARY: SPECIAL COLLECTIONS & ARCHIVES, accessed March 28, 2024, https://fiskmusicmusiceverywhere.omeka.net/items/show/235.

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