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LevelFile
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)DA24/6/8
TitleCorrespondence with Harry Fawcett
Extent2 files
Date1950-1955
Description Correspondence with Harry Fawcett, priest with the Korean Mission (1949-1955), dated 21 Jan 1950 - 3 Nov 1955. Correspondence relates to his experiences of missionary work at the time of the Korean War, and his involvement with the development of theological training at Chong Chu. Includes various reports and draft articles submitted by Harry Fawcett on theological training in Korea, which outline the status of training in the period 1950-1953, including buildings, staffing, courses of study and the translation of key texts. Also includes a brief description of the opening of Anjung Orphanage,
Pusan, in 1951.
Access StatusOpen
Administrative HistoryWilliam Henry Carr Fawcett went out to Korea as a missionary priest in 1949, and was initially based in Pusan. He was closely involved with the development of theological training in Korea, and was based at St Michael's Theological College, Chong Chu, 1951-1954.

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