Uganda, 1892 - 1914
Scope and Contents
82 x 82 mm. glass slides with brief, undated captions documenting Arthur Fisher's service as a missionary in Uganda.
Dates
- 1892 - 1914
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Biographical / Historical
Arthur Bryan Fisher (1870-1955) was born in Dublin, became a CMS missionary in 1892 and served for many years in Uganda: in Kasaka, 1894; Kinakulya, 1895; Toro, 1896; Bunyoro, 1904; Hoima, 1908; and Gulu, 1913. In 1900, he was ordained as a priest, and married the CMS missionary Ruth Hurditch in 1902. Fisher retired from the CMS in 1914 and died at Eastbourne in 1955.
Extent
47 item(s) : glass negative
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
All items are in good condition unless otherwise stated.
Former / Other Reference
CMS XXVIII
Date information
DateText: The dates are approximate..
Originator(s)
Fisher, A.B., 1867-1955
Finding aid date
2006-11-09 14:55:13+00:00
Creator
- From the Fonds: Church Missionary Society (Organization)
Repository Details
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