Langworthy, Emily Booth, fl 1889-1952 (writer; daughter of Joseph Booth)

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Book of Common Prayer given to Emily Booth. 1 vol., 1896.

Scope and Contents This fonds consists of: Letters from Joseph Booth, Annie Booth, Lillian Booth, and Emily Booth Langworthy to Mary ("Babs") Booth (later Sales). The letters describe the Booths’ deportation from Basutholand, their struggle to find work in England during the war, and Booth’s illness during the 1920s. The final letters in the group are addressed to "Dot" (Emily). 2 files, 1914-1927. ...

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Correspondence between George Shepperson and Emily Booth Langworthy, her daughter-in-law Esther and her son Harry, concerning Joseph Booth and letters and other items kept by the Langworthys. Most original Booth items were removed by Shepperson and filed separately, but the material includes a copy of a 1913 letter commending Booth and the British Christian Union.

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Diary of Joseph Edward Booth (son of Joseph Booth and Mary Jane née Sharpe) describing his mother’s death and his studies in England, the diary was continued by Emily Booth. 1 vol., 1891-1892; 1899-1901.

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Manuscript and typescript of "Into Africa With Father" by Emily Booth Langworthy. This is an account of her experiences, published as This Africa was Mine (1952).

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New Testament belonging to Emily Booth given to her in 1889. 1 vol., 1887.

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"A Year Book of Gifts and Graces" given to Mary Booth by her family and annotated later by Joseph Booth, Harry W. Langworthy (?) and Emily Booth. 1 vol., 1891 - 1904.

Scope and Contents Walter Cockerill, George Shepperson and others (including Dr Thomas Price): 1951 (numbered A1–7) 1952 (numbered B1–17) 1953 (numbered C1–12) 1954 (numbered D1–31. D3 is a Warrant for the arrest of W. B. Cockerill, Esq Signed by the District Resident, Blantyre. 16 April 1915) 1955 (numbered E1–4) 1956 (numbered F1–11. F10 is an envelope containing 6 cards (USA) and F11 is a group photograph)Many letters concern the Chilembwe Rising of 1915, and Joseph...