| Administrative History | Annie Emma Allen (1853-1942) went out as a missionary to the CMS Uganda Mission in 1900. She served in an honorary capacity for 25 years at Gayaza, Mengo, Kabarole, Toro and Nabumali and spent much of her time teaching and helping in the hospital and dispensary. She was a talented artist and one of the legacies of her time in Uganda are her beautifully observed watercolours featuring scenes of everyday life which she painted whilst in Uganda, some of her artwork was used to illustrate articles in CMS periodicals. Putting her skills to practical use she introduced weaving and other handicrafts to local women and girls. Invalided back to England, she retired in January 1926, aged 70 years. She died 27 January 1942 in Cilrhiw, Narberth, Wales. |
| Custodial History | Presented by Mrs Allen, November 1974. |