Persia

Scope and Contents

This series consists of letters and documents that William McElwee Miller shared between his family, friends, and associates from the early twentieth century to death in 1993. It is divided into three subseries: Early Life, Missionary Period, and Post-Missionary Life. All together, these materials document Miller's development as a missionary in Persia and his later work with Christian organizations while giving insight into his personal relationships.

Scope and Contents This series consists of materials related to William McElwee Miller's personal writings and published works that range from the early to late twentieth century. It is divided into three subseries: Writings Regarding Persia, Writings Regarding Christianity, and Diaries. The writings range from Miller's specific work of proselytizing in Persia to the religious history of the Middle East Region in regards to specific religions such as Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'i Faith. It also contains...

Abstract

William McElwee Miller was a Presbyterian missionary and author who served in Persia from 1919 to 1962. This collection consists of the correspondence, works, documents, and memorabilia accumulated over the period of his lifetime from 1899 to 1993 and beyond.