Description | This collection consists of material compiled by Derrick Brain in writing a biography of Evelyn Storrs Karney, CEZMS missionary to Sri Lanka. It includes research notes, correspondence with information sources, reminiscences of family and colleagues, extracts from Evelyn Karney's memoirs, newscuttings and articles about her work. It also includes a copy of a booklet on Evelyn Karney's life and work and the typescript of Derrick Brain's biography of her 'Mother to thousands'. |
Administrative History | Evelyn Storrs Karney (1869-1953) CEZMS missionary in Ceylon 1896 to 1953; founder of the House of Joy, Talawa |
Custodial History | Deposited with the CMS November 1991 |