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Caleb Frank Gates collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC 52

Scope and Contents

This collection contains primarily photocopied materials concerning Gates' published writings and career, with some photographs and correspondence.

Dates

  • 1881-1945

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research; however, certain materials are fragile and require Archives staff for handling, or use may be restricted altogether.

Biographical / Historical

Edited from a letter from the Congregational Christian New Bureau, April 10, 1946.

Dr. Gates (1857-1946) was educated at Beloit College, Class of 1877, Chicago Theological Seminar, Class of 1881, and Edinburgh University. After being ordained as a Congregational minister, he worked for the American Board of Foreign Missions in Turkey. He held the position of President at Euphrates College, Harpoot and Robert College, Istanbul. He provided aid to people after the Armenian genocide.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Dr. Caleb Frank Gates graduated from Beloit College in 1877. He went on to attend the Chicago Theological Seminar and Edinburgh University. After becoming an ordained Congregational minister, he worked for the American Board of Foreign Missions in Turkey, where he provided aid to Turkish citizens during the Armenian genocide. He also served as President of Euphrates College, Harpoot and Robert College, Istanbul. This collection contains primarily photocopied materials concerning Gates' published writings and career, with some photographs and correspondence.

Related Materials

Beloit College Missionary records (AC 75)
Irving Maurer papers (MC 4)
Thomas D. Christie papers (MC 34)

Title
Caleb Frank Gates collection
Status
Completed
Author
Alice Mitchell
Date
April, 2013
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Beloit College Archives and Special Collections, Beloit, WI Repository

Contact:
700 College St.
Beloit WI 53511 USA
608-363-2485