"A bridge at the side of the Yangtsi [Yangtze] in the gorges. Rec'd April 1906." A stone arch bridge spans a gorge on a mountainside road along the Yantze River.
"Crevices worn in rock by tracking rope. American Dispensary. Chungking, China." A ruler marks one of the concavities on the river bank rocks. The troughs in the rough rocks are polished smooth by the rope. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
"Sand dune in Tribes Country." A sand dune with trees growing from it is shown above a river in the border country of western Sichuan. High mountains can be seen in the background.
"Sawyers, cutting lumber for Chengtu M.E. Church." Four men are shown in a workshop cutting planks from a log. They use a two-person hand saw to make the cuts. The caption is handwritten on the back of the postcard.
"The Pupils and Chinese Teachers in Chung king [Chongqing] Institute of which Mr. Manly has charge. The lower row are spoiled in printing. They range in age from 12 to 20 years. About 1900 (or earlier). The boy 2nd row from back, just left of pillar is Shao Yuin Shang, who was practically a son to the Manlys, lived in their home, taught in mission schools all his life. Several others became preachers."
"Albertson & Manlys at` 1916-17. Note five-stripe Chinese flag." Wilson and Florence Manly are shown with Mr. Albertson and members of the school beneath two large Chinese flags.
"Chi I School of Midwifery, about 1939 or 1940. 'Han Suyin' in back row." Marian Manly poses with several student midwives outside the school. Several of the young women are seen holding infants.
