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Gibb, James (Rev), 1857-1935 : Papers

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Date

1880-1935

By

Gibb, James (Rev Dr), 1857-1935

Reference

MS-Papers-2053

Description

His papers reflect his involvement in church, political and social affairs particularly through his pacifism

Source of title - Supplied title

Relationship complexity - Scrapbooks concerning church affairs in Scotland, Australia and Dunedin compiled by Gibb's wife Jeannie (MS-Papers-2054), given by same donor (Acc 74-071)

James Gibb was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and educated at the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh. He married Jeanie Gibb in 1881 and they sailed for Victoria in 1882, finally arriving in Otago in 1886. He was minister to First Church, Dunedin for 17 years and minister to St John's Church, Willis Street, Wellington. In 1901 he became Moderator of the United Church.

Quantity: 51 folder(s). 0.95 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Holographs, mss and printed matter

Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 4 December 2014 as it contained no extra information. A copy is available in the staff backfile. A calendar of letters for folders 1 to 9 is available in the back file..

Additional description

Alternative form available: Microfilm available. Use MS-Copy-Micro-0741

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Format

51 folder(s), 0.95 Linear Metres, Business correspondence, Personal correspondence, Pamphlets, Clippings, Manuscripts, Holographs, mss and printed matter

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There are 51 items in total.

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