typewritten missionary letters and correspondence originating from Belgian Congo (Congo Belge, Africa), addressed to a recipient in Morristown, New Jersey. The letters are dated in the 1950s and detail missionary reports, local travel, and the conditions of native schools and communities in Africa. Religious poetry and hymns booklet (approx. 4.5 x 5.5" homemade book of about 46-pages) Shabunda Kinda Jan. 1956 mimeographed letter from Helen Hoffman (one page) dear faithful friends - Greetings the New Year - The holidays are over now I was glad for the visit to Kichombwe and its marvelous what the Lord has done thru the girls there ....etc. Shabunda via Kindu Congo Belge Africa August 26 1952 Ellen I. Burk letter Mimeographed by Native Teacher - Mr. Vinton and his son Richard came with a carload of peanuts in a half ton truck and brought me back with blind Dolly to visit with my fellow-missionaries there .... Mr Vinton took me with him to the leper camp ..... etc. Shabunda ar Kindu Congo Belge Afrique January 5 1953 mimeographed letter from Ellen I. Burk - In April our dear sister Miss Elda May Fair was called to her heavenly home ... the Lord has enabled the Rev. and Mrs. James Summers to open up the pioneer work at our old station of Itampo .... etc. (with envelope) ...... JSB 337