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| Creator: | Kingsley, Marion. |
| Title: | Marion Kingsley Letters |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1955-1990 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Letters from Marion Kingsley describing her work at the Methodist Mission in Kangneung (Kangnŭng-si) in South Korea. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Little is known of Marion Kingsley beyond the information given in the letters. She was evidently unmarried ("Miss Kingsley") and went to Korea in 1954 to work at the Methodist Mission in Kangneung (Kangnŭng-si) in South Korea. Her work included setting up schools, hospitals and clinics. She was likely a nurse, as she mentions teaching nursing courses locally and at Yonsei University and Seoul National University.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Marion Kingsley Letters consists of about a dozen letters from Marion Kingsley to "Dear Friends," concerning her work at the Methodist Mission in Kangneung (Kangnŭng-si), South Korea. She descibes setting up clinics and schools, her experiences teaching nursing, and church activities, as well as the family life, customs, education, and other characteristics of the Koreans with whom she was working.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Marion Kingsley Letters,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Marion Kingsley, 1969, 1971, 1984, 1990.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 27 May 2010
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