Link to resource: Missionary Letters of Eunice Ott
Created by: Richard Ott
This website is dedicated to the letters of Eunice Ott, a missionary who served in Africa between 1950 and 1956. These personal letters, which she wrote to her family in the United States, offer a unique window into the social, cultural, and religious dynamics of mid-20th century Africa from the perspective of a missionary working in the field. The letters also shed light on the challenges, triumphs, and personal reflections of someone deeply involved in cross-cultural exchanges during a pivotal time in history.
The website serves as both an archive and a living document, preserving Eunice Ott’s firsthand accounts and offering them as a resource for historians, researchers, educators, and anyone interested in historical narratives, African studies, or missionary work. Her handwritten (and occasionally typewritten) letters have been transcribed and are available to read in full on the site.
