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CHEFOO SCHOOLS - CHEFOO, CHINA, 1906-1930S

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Identifier: Series 2

Content Description

This folder covers a specific geographic location and includes images of the Chefoo facilities, student life, education, student activities, national customs, and local scenery. This folder contains images of life at Chefoo School, originally the China Inland Mission Preparatory School, in Chefoo (Yantai), China, ranging from 1906 to the late 1930s. Included are group shots of students and teachers at Chefoo Prep School; the school buildings at the Chefoo site, including the construction of the new prep school; student picnics and outings to the beach or local temples; the summer C.S.S.M., or Children’s Special Service Mission, event at the beach; Foundation Day tea, cricket, and other activities at Chefoo; scenes of Chefoo at winter; and scenes of Chinese life in Chefoo, including Chinese farmers, temples, funeral processions, and scenery. Some people in the images are identified, such as one of Frank McCarthy, and several identify the photographer (Helen Smith, Margaret Bunting, Marion Taylor). Many of the images were taken from scrapbooks and some remain mounted on cardboard sheets. 151 b&w.

Dates

  • Created: 1906-1930S

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on the use of these materials.

Extent

From the Collection: 9 document cases

From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 3 other formats (CDs, DVDs, Photographs)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Evangelism & Missions Archives Repository

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