Viewing astronomical instrument on Yenching University group outing to city wall, Beijing, China, ca. 1920-1930

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Title: Viewing astronomical instrument on Yenching University group outing to city wall, Beijing, China, ca. 1920-1930
Published / Created: 1920-1930
Publication Place: Peking, China, Asia
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Astronomical instruments are relatively unimportant things to be mentioned in international documents, but these famous and wonderful old bronze implements that were stolen by the Germans many years ago and only just returned are worthy of fame. The trip to the city wall is one of our favorite outings, but we have not often stopped to inspect these beautifully ornamented and most intricate instruments. This group is the dozen or so, mechanically selected, freshmen and sub-freshmen who are a teacher's special advisees, in the hope that each girl may get special attention and help during her first years, before she comes under the direction of the head of her major department. On one of our recent holidays, all the groups of advisees scattered for some sort of amusement.
Extent: 10.8 x 8 cm.

Repository: Yale Divinity Library
Collection Title: Archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
Collection / Other Creator: United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
Collection Date: 1882-1977
Container / Volume: Box 419 | Folder 5901

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