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== British Protestant Missionary Societies in India and their archives ==

British Christian missionaries were usually sponsored in India by European organisations, such as the [[German]] Lutherans or missionary societies from the United Kingdom. Of the latter, there There was a wide variety from non-denominational through to Scottish Presbyterians, the Church of England societies, the Baptists, and those who now come under the United Reform Church. Smaller numbers of missionaries came from America and British colonies such as Australia and New Zealand. The archives of these missionary bodies, often rich sources of names, careers, family details and correspondence, are accessible but variously held in libraries or other repositories depending on the society. The structures of societies differ widely, but most have an archivist, and he/she may be a useful first contact. Below are details of some of these, giving for each its current name and location and where its archives are kept. Other Missionary societies from outside of Britain and additional Indian missionary sources which may provide useful background have been addedin separate sections below.