"172. The big trees are the centers of village life in W. China. At Dsai Jia Tsang. Mr. & Mrs. Manly and one of our school teachers on the bridge. Only the trunk of the small tree shows in the photo." Villagers are shown gathered under the enormous canopy of a tree. People are seen on a bridge spanning a small lake or river.
"Line-up for shots at Chi I School." Young male students are shown with their sleeves rolled up and arms ready for the vaccination. Dr. Marian Manly is probably the person administering the vaccine.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Medical treatment; Medical personnel; Students; Schools
"Legless beggar. American Dispensary, Chungking, China." A physically disabled man, missing portions of his legs and one arm is shown sitting on a set of steps with a small basket for donations nearby. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
"First baby born in Chin I School of Midwifery hospital, about 1939. The mother was one of our graduate students." A smiling mother holds here newborn outside the hospital.
Subject (Geographic):
Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic):
Hospitals; Family; Children; Women; Medical personnel
"Irrigation of rice fields. American Dispensary, Chungking, China." Three people power the water delivery system from a platform above a small water wheel. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
"With love and appreciation to our dear friends Dr. and Mrs. Manly from John and Elizabeth Goudy. Taken Aug. 1927." Mr. and Mrs. Goudy are shown together in a courtyard.
"Crowd around plane when landed." Many people are shown gathered to view an airplane on the ground. A propeller blade is prominently depicted above the heads of the crowd. Sailing vessels on a river can be seen in the background.