Name/TitleMary Slessor of Calabar
MakerChurch of Scotland Board of World Mission and Unity
About this objectSlim paperback booklet with white covers titled 'Mary Slessor of Calabar', produced by The Church of Scotland Board of World Mission and Unity (no date). The cover image is a photograph of Mary Slessor and Janie, a "rescued" child from Ibaka in Nigeria, while the back cover displays a map of the Calabar Mission area.
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, paper
MeasurementsH: 210 x W: 145 mm
PeriodMid 19th - early 20th century
PublisherChurch of Scotland Board of World Mission and Unity
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Slessor:
Mary Mitchell Slessor (2 December 1848 – 13 January 1915) was a Scottish Presbyterian missionary to Nigeria. Once in Nigeria, Slessor learned Efik, one of many local languages, then began teaching. Because of her understanding of the native language and her bold personality Slessor gained the trust and acceptance of the locals and was able to spread Christianity while promoting women's rights and protecting native children. She is most famous for her role in helping to stop the common practice of infanticide of twins in Okoyong, an area of Cross River State, Nigeria [continues].
Subject and Association Keywordswomen's history
Subject and Association Keywordsreligion & spirituality
Subject and Association Keywords(auto) biography
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeBooklet
Object numberGWL-2025-90-2
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved