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
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
Document
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.
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.