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The American Mission Press: A Preliminary Bibliography

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The American Protestant Mission to the Assyrians (1835-1934) played a significant role in the creation of a literary language based on the spoken language of the Assyrians and the introduction of modern educational institutions among them. The American Mission Press was established in Urmia in 1840 and survived until 1918. This volume contains an annotated and illustrated bibliography of 188 known items that were produced by the missionaries. It also contains reprints of nine short publications including the first hymn book, Syriac and Persian grammars, an Almanac for 1863, calendars for 1868 and 1870, a tract on begging, a family catechism and a brochure for the first Assyrian literary society.

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Figure 1: The American Mission Press c. 19049 The desire for a better font for the press led to the creation of one by Homan Hallock*’, another missionary printer, under the direction of Perkins who was visiting the United States in 1842-1843. The type arrived in Urmia in 1843 but was only used for one book. The difficulties with depending on type supplied from Europe or the United States and the shortcomings of the available type led Breath to attempt to create new type in Urmia. Between 1844 and his death in 1861, Breath created thirteen different fonts and many of these continued to be used throughout the existence of the press.”*®
Figure 1: The American Mission Press c. 19049 The desire for a better font for the press led to the creation of one by Homan Hallock*’, another missionary printer, under the direction of Perkins who was visiting the United States in 1842-1843. The type arrived in Urmia in 1843 but was only used for one book. The difficulties with depending on type supplied from Europe or the United States and the shortcomings of the available type led Breath to attempt to create new type in Urmia. Between 1844 and his death in 1861, Breath created thirteen different fonts and many of these continued to be used throughout the existence of the press.”*®
Figure 2: Assyrian Workers at the American Mission Press c. 1904*2
Figure 2: Assyrian Workers at the American Mission Press c. 1904*2
Figure 3: Example of a handwritten note from item number 19
Figure 3: Example of a handwritten note from item number 19
Figure 4: Justin Perkins
Figure 4: Justin Perkins
Figure 5: Teachings from the Words of God (1841)
Figure 5: Teachings from the Words of God (1841)
Figure 6: The Book of Psalms; page 1 (1841) %4 Locations: Harvard: Hollis No. 007500217; British Library: 753.ccc.6
Figure 6: The Book of Psalms; page 1 (1841) %4 Locations: Harvard: Hollis No. 007500217; British Library: 753.ccc.6
Figure 7: A Preservative from the Sins and Follies of Childhood and Youth (1842)
Figure 7: A Preservative from the Sins and Follies of Childhood and Youth (1842)
Figure 9: The Dairyman’s Daughter (1845) as much good as any thing we have ever published.” °’ Locations Harvard: Hollis No. 005346775; British Library: 753.a.17. 26. Twelve Short Sermons
Figure 9: The Dairyman’s Daughter (1845) as much good as any thing we have ever published.” °’ Locations Harvard: Hollis No. 005346775; British Library: 753.a.17. 26. Twelve Short Sermons
Figure 17: Call to the Unconverted (1858)
Figure 17: Call to the Unconverted (1858)
Figure 19: Geography (1859)
Figure 19: Geography (1859)
It is interesting to note that at the same time the missionaries also wanted to establish a new leadership with a single head and a body of elected advisors to handle the civil representation of the Assyrians “converts” They expected that once established it would be recognized by all Assyrians. A council of twelve representatives was elected but the Assyrians could not decide on a single head although the missionaries favored Shamasha Isaac, the brother of the late Patriarch Mar Auraham as the most suitable candidate.'*' Location: Harvard: Hollis No. 007371507.
It is interesting to note that at the same time the missionaries also wanted to establish a new leadership with a single head and a body of elected advisors to handle the civil representation of the Assyrians “converts” They expected that once established it would be recognized by all Assyrians. A council of twelve representatives was elected but the Assyrians could not decide on a single head although the missionaries favored Shamasha Isaac, the brother of the late Patriarch Mar Auraham as the most suitable candidate.'*' Location: Harvard: Hollis No. 007371507.
Figure 23: Sermon on the Death of Mr. Perkins (1870) Locations: Harvard: Hollis No. 007371245; ATOUR Publications reprint.
Figure 23: Sermon on the Death of Mr. Perkins (1870) Locations: Harvard: Hollis No. 007371245; ATOUR Publications reprint.
Figure 25: Rev. Benjamin Labaree, D.D. and Joel W. Abraham
Figure 25: Rev. Benjamin Labaree, D.D. and Joel W. Abraham
Figure 26: David Ismail (left) and Paul Behman
Figure 26: David Ismail (left) and Paul Behman
Figure 31: Ownership Stamp of the Mission Library 134. Lexicon [1899] | 2 pp. 1 30cm. Location: none known.
Figure 31: Ownership Stamp of the Mission Library 134. Lexicon [1899] | 2 pp. 1 30cm. Location: none known.
Figure 32: Memorial of Rev. Benjamin W. Labaree (1904)
Figure 32: Memorial of Rev. Benjamin W. Labaree (1904)
Figure 33: Three Missionary Heroes (1904) 145. Biographical Sketches of Eminent Men
Figure 33: Three Missionary Heroes (1904) 145. Biographical Sketches of Eminent Men
Figure 35: Memorial of Dr. Joseph P. Cochran (1908) 150. Spelling Book and First Reader Seventh Edition. Location: Ashurbanipal Library
Figure 35: Memorial of Dr. Joseph P. Cochran (1908) 150. Spelling Book and First Reader Seventh Edition. Location: Ashurbanipal Library
Figure 38: Rules for Gospel Work among the Mountaineers Location: Harvard: Hollis No. 005841926.
Figure 38: Rules for Gospel Work among the Mountaineers Location: Harvard: Hollis No. 005841926.
Table 1: Press and School Statistics (1 of 3)
Table 1: Press and School Statistics (1 of 3)
Table 1: Press and School Statistics (2 of 3)
Table 1: Press and School Statistics (2 of 3)
Figure 40: The Mission Cemetery in Seir'45 - Memorial of Dr. Joseph P. Cochran (1908) Table 1: Press and School Statistics (3 of 3)
Figure 40: The Mission Cemetery in Seir'45 - Memorial of Dr. Joseph P. Cochran (1908) Table 1: Press and School Statistics (3 of 3)

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