Princeton Theological Seminary has strong collections of materials on the history of religion. Some of the microform material is uncataloged, and the researcher is advised to consult the reference staff at PTS. Of particular note are several microfilm sets on missions & missionaries:
PTS library is at 25 Library Place.
To locate material on missions and missionaries, try these search strategies:
From its roots as an Anglican evangelical movement driven by lay persons, this resource encompasses publications from the Church Missionary Society and the latterly integrated South American Missionary Society. Documenting missionary work from the 19th to the 21st century, the periodicals include news, journals and reports offering a unique perspective on global history and cultural encounter.
17 full-text English-language periodicals published on late Qing and Republican China 1817-1949