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Uganda, 1892 - 1914

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/CMS 28

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

Includes index.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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