Letters, 1869 to 1894, bulk 1891-1894

Containers:

Box 10

Component identifier:

File 4

Content Summary:

A large group of letters from Florence Young to Deck and Young extended family members. Subjects include Florence's decision to go to China as a missionary, letters from her postings in northern China at Kwei-k'i and Shan-Ts'ing describing conditions there, advice and encouragement to her nieces and nephews. These letters were used by Florence Young in her book Pearls from the Pacific

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers were acquired from Charis Young's Estate, which was administered by her nephew, Peter L. Young. His sister, Patricia Braga, and her husband Stuart oversaw their transfer to the National Library of Australia.

Subjects:

Professions
Society and culture

Names:

Braga, Patricia

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