William and Frances McCall: missions artifacts; decorative wooden box with a clay pot inside, Costa Rica

Item — Box: M0063-5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The William and Frances McCall collection consists of five series of materials that give insight to the 35-year missionary career of the couple. Series 1 includes various personal papers for both William and Frances. Series 2 includes conference and retreat materials. Series 3 includes the graduate course work of William McCall at Trinity University. Series 4 includes the personal materials related to the Seminario Latino Internacional, included course teaching materials. Series 5 includes a number of artifacts collected by the McCalls from throughout Latin America.

Dates

1943–1999

Extent

From the Collection: 4.52 Linear Feet (7 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Description

This decorative wood box stands on four short legs. It has an etched (burnt) border and a colorful village setting with mountains in the background. It is stamped with Costa Rica and has a clay pot on the inside.