A Chinese guest room. Church of England Zenana Missionary Society, 27 Chancery Lane, London, W.C. The postcard shows the interior of a room in a Chinese house used for guests. The back of the postcard is blank. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
A sewing class. Nantai. Foochow. Church of England Zenana Missionary Society, 27, Chancery Lane, London, W.C. (Series XI.)This shows a sewing class with eight Chinese girls. They are inside a large room. The back of the postcard is addressed to a Mr. Giles Trowswell Cottage Goudhurst Kent." There is a short note on the front of the card dated Mar-14-13 posted from Ilfacombe. "Just heard from A. Griffin + and she wants me to go to Kings Rd Chelsea with her Sat to Mon. So shall not be home till Monday night. So sorry. But it will be nice to see Ada. Much love Betty." and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
China Records Project Miscellaneous Personal Papers Collection
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Box 65 | Folder 4
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1
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Prints & Photographs
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Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., The interior of All Saints' Church in Shanghai is shown. All of the pews and the altar are visible. Four large chandeliers hang from the ceiling., and This photo is from the papers of Elizabeth H. Falck, a member of the American Church Mission (ACM) in Shanghai, China (ca. 1923-1929).
China Records Project Miscellaneous Personal Papers Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 65 | Folder 4
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., The altar at All Saints' Church in Shanghai has a golden cross, a bible, and some candles resting upon it and flowers to either side., and This photo is from the papers of Elizabeth H. Falck, a member of the American Church Mission (ACM) in Shanghai, China (ca. 1923-1929).
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., An ornate altar inside the Buddhist monastery is decorated with statues and artwork. Kushan Monastery is located about four hours ride by sedan-chair from Foochow., and This photo is from the papers of Emily Susan Hartwell, who was an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionary stationed in Foochow, Fukien from 1884.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the Catholic mission agency "Scolasticat des Peres Blancs- Ste Croix de Thibar- Societe des Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs)" and a caption: "Chapelle de la Sainte Vierge" ("Chapel of the Blessed Virgin"), and View of the altar in the Thibar Mission chapel.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., An interior view of a chapel facing the altar., and The back of the postcard is blank and contains the caption: "Kolwezi. N.- D. des Lumieres. La Chapelle." ("The Chapel") There is also information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles"
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Missions des P. P. du Saint-Esprit - Cameroun "Une Eglise de brousse un jour de grand pavois". The postcard depicts an altar inside a Catholic church. Banners and greenery flank the altar itself., and The back of the card has no handwriting. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Phototypie J. Bienaime, Reims".
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Emily S. Hartwell and Admiral Sah are seated in front of a large group at Aw Boon Haw Hall. Hartwell is wearing a fur coat., and This photo is from the papers of Emily Susan Hartwell, an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionary stationed in Foochow, Fukien from 1884.
China Records Project Miscellaneous Personal Papers Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 333 | Folder 2
Image Count:
1
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Prints & Photographs
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Ablutions form a large part in the Moslem's day, so we find connected with each mosque a well equipped, heated bath house. The kettles on the rack in the center are for the minor ablutions used before every time of prayer. Showers are to be had in the cupboards to the left. There is always hot water for use. and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive. and Fukien Technical School, Voluntary Bible Class Students are gathered around a wooden table.
A large Buddhist statue inside the Kushan Monastery., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and This photo is from the papers of Emily Susan Hartwell, who was an American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionary stationed in Foochow, Fukien from 1884.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Congo Belge II- 8.- La Kafubu- L' ebenisterie. ("The cabinet maker") A cabinet maker is in a room posing behind a chair, near his work. There are cabinets and chairs on display in the room. The front of the postcard also contains: "Missions Salesiennes", and The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Offrandes pour les Missions Salesiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. de Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone). C.C.P., Lyon 58917."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Congo Belge II- 9.- La Kafubu- L' eglise recemment achevee. ("Church recently completed") This is an interior view of the church facing towards the altar, showing the massive columns and elaborate roof., and The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Offrandes pour les Missions Salesiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. de Fontaniere, La Mulatiere (Rhone). C.C.P., Lyon 58917."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., An interior view of the cathedral depicting the arched columns and bench pews, with the altar shown in the distance, and The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the mission agency: "Mission des RR. PP. Jesuites. - Congo Belge. St 3. No 21." There is also the caption: "Cathedrale de Kisantu - Interieur." ("Cathedral of Kisantu - Interior") (Serv. Inf. C. B. Lebied.) The back of the postcard also includes information about the printer: Helio Ch. Bulens, S.A., 14, rue Kessels, Brux. III.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Interior view of the chapel at a monastery, showing the pews leading up to the altar., and The back of the postcard contains a handwritten message in French and also contains information about the mission agency: "Benedictines Missionnaires- Katanga." The back also contains the caption: "Jadotville- Monastere St. Sauveur. La Chapelle."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., An interior view is shown of a one-room Catholic chapel, the altar draped with a white cloth., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it, Printed at the bottom of the correspondence section is "Pensionnat du Sacre-Coeur pour jeunes filles indigenes" "Mbansa Mboma (Congo)" "Chapelle provisoire."
China Records Project Miscellaneous Personal Papers Collection
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Box 265 | Folder 3
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Chapel of the Beatitudes, Chinkiang. The beams and rafters are Chinese vermilion, the wall white, the windows in a small pattern of red and white panes of glass, the Chinese inscriptions in the sanctuary are in gold letters on a background of blue., and Ernest Forster, the photographer, was an American Episcopal missionary.
China Records Project Miscellaneous Personal Papers Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 265 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Ernest Forster, the photographer, was an American Episcopal missionary who stayed in Nanjing during the period of the Japanese occupation, 1937-1938., and Nativity pageant, St. Paul's Church, Nanking, Christmas, 1938. The shepherds and wise men worship the Christ child on a stage.
China Records Project Miscellaneous Personal Papers Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 265 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Ernest Forster, the photographer, was an American Episcopal missionary who stayed in Nanjing during the period of the Japanese occupation, 1937-1938., and Nativity pageant, St. Paul's Church, Nanking, Christmas, 1938. Children are dressed as shepherds, wise men, and in costume of various occupations.
