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AU PMB MS 1421
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- 1858 - 2011 (Creation)
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Collection
Extent and medium
Manuscript papers and photographs.
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Scope and content
The papers in the collection relate to the Paton family and their missionary service in the New Hebrides (Vanuatu) from 1858-2011. The papers include correspondence, journals, reports, lectures, circulars and photographs from that describe the early missions and the Paton family's involvement in establishing the Presbyterian Church in the New Hebrides. The papers describe and include information on family and personal life, finances, the work of the mission such as the education of local Ni-Vanuatu at the Tangoa Teachers' Training Institute and the establishment of Constitution of Synod. Also included in this collection is a slideshow of mission work most likely used to garner general and financial support for the mission work. Isobel Paton filed these papers by person and continued to add to these collections with newspaper clippings and other articles related to the work of the Paton family in Vanuatu.
Some local information included in this collection are: a local legend on the origin of yam, volcanic eruption on Lopevi Island on November 1, 1939 and some correspondence from Wilfred Paton to David Bule in local language.
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Accruals
System of arrangement
As ordered by Isobel Paton.
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Available for reference
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Language and script notes
English and some correspondence in a local language of New Hebrides/Vanuatu.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
This collection contains old and delicate manuscript papers and scratched slides.
Finding aids
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Existence and location of originals
Family: Paton
Address: Blackburn South, Victoria
Country: Australia
Existence and location of copies
Access this title at PMB Member Libraries or by contacting the Bureau directly: http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/pambu/accessing.php
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Paton Family Tree:
Reverend John G Paton married his second wife Margaret (Maggie Whitecross or Mrs. Gillan) in 1864. They had ten children but only six survived and four died at infancy or early childhood. In the order of age, their children are: Robert Robson Paton, Fred, Mary Ann (Minnie), Frank, James, and John. Frank Paton was married to Rita Paton and served as a missionary in New Hebrides. Frederick (Fred) James Paton served as a Presbyterian missionary on Malekula Island in New Hebrides. Fred Paton married Clara Heyer in 1896 and together they had a son, William Fredrick (Wilfred) Paton who was married to Maisie and both worked on Ambrym and Paama. Wilfred and Maisie Paton’s children include Isobel Paton, Bob Paton, and Elizabeth Paton. Bob Paton is married to Bessie Paton.
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Archivist's note
Prepared by Myjolynne Kim and Kylie Moloney, February 2017.
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Digital_reference_image.pdf
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application/pdf