Mateer Family
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Jennie Mateer letters, 1888-1896
Nine holograph letters written between 1888 and 1896 by Mrs. S.J. Kirkwood (Jennie Mateer) in Wooster, OH to her mother, Mary N. Mateer. The letters describe Christian life in the United States during the 19th century.
John L. Mateer letters, 1894-1895
Two holograph letters written by John L. Mateer to his mother, Mrs. Mary N. Mateer. One of the letters, dated May 26, 1894, was sent from Pueblo, CO, and the other, dated April 10, 1895, was sent from Peking, China. The letters provide a personal narrative of the the Protestant mission effort in China in the late 19th century.
Robert M. Mateer letter to Mary N. Mateer, March 1, 1889
One holograph letter dated March 8, 1889 written by Robert M. Mateer in Onarga, IL to Mary N. Mateer in Monroe, GA. The letter discusses mission finances, church fund raising, and Protestant missions in China.
Robert M. Mateer letter to Mrs. S.J. Kirkwood, February 4, 1901
One holograph letter dated February 4, 1901 written by Robert M. Mateer in Santa Ana, CA to Mrs. S.J. Kirkwood (Jennie Mateer) in Onarga, IL. The letter provides some account of Mateer's time in China as a missionary.
S.J. Kirkwood letters, 1889
Eleven holograph letters written between March 31 and July 15, 1889 by S.J. Kirkwood, to his wife, Mrs. S.J. Kirkwood (Jennie Mateer) in Wooster, OH. The letters describe Kirkwood's European travels.
