Loma “Books” for new Literates
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the activities of Wesley L. Sadler, mostly during his time as a missionary. Included are predominantly correspondences, newsletters, manuscripts, and other various published materials. The records are arranged into 8 series:
Series 1: Educational Materials
Series 2: Loma Language Materials/Liberia
Series 3: Tanganyika
Series 4: Kitwe, Northern Rhodesia (Zambia now)
Series 5: Tanzania
Series 6: Papua New Guinea
Series 7: Sumatra, Indonesia.
Series 8: Articles, etc. on Language, Literacy, and Literature
Dates
- Existence: 1931-1977
Language of Materials
Additional languages include Loma, Salobemlina, and Iramba
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research
Extent
1 folders
General
Cost Per Book One Cent. Loma “Books” For Men Literate. One Per Month at First Demand led to weekly Newspaper and two “books” per month. RLS
Creator
- From the Collection: Sadler, W. (Wesley Leonadis) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Personal Papers and Manuscripts Collection, Seminary Archives, United Lutheran Seminary Library, Gettysburg, PA Repository