PHOTOGRAPHIC INVENTORY OF A MISSIONARY LEGACY IN BRAZIL: 100 YEARS OF WILLIAM ALVIN HATTON (1921-2021)

Resumo

This brief article celebrates the centenary of the birth of William Alvin Hatton, one of the best known American Baptist missionaries in Brazil, responsible for founding the Royal Ambassadors organization throughout the South American country. Twenty-six years have passed since his death, but the legacy left by Hatton is incredible, having given Brazilian Baptists a material and immaterial heritage that is still relevant today. In general terms, the text covers some important passages in the life of this missionary, highlighting his work and legacy regarding the Royal Ambassadors through the presentation of a photographic inventory that takes us on a journey through time. 
Keywords: William Alvin Hatton. Royal Ambassadors. Photographic inventory. Baptist Church.