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Anderson, Rufus, 1796-1880

 Person

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Rufus Anderson, Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: M295
Abstract

Rufus Anderson (Bowdoin College Class of 1818) served on the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions and was Foreign Secretary from 1832-1866. Papers includes Anderson's memoir and letters to his infant son, Henry Hill Anderson; Anderson's journal entry regarding the death of his father; a document concerning Anderson's service with the foreign missions; and printed memorials for Anderson and his wife

Dates: 1814-1888, undated
Found in: George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011

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