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"Paper articles to burn at grave." Many elaborately made items of paper, including a man on a horse, banners, and gifts, piled together. They will later be burned at a grave site, as an offering for the deceased.; From a series of photographs documenting a Buddhist funeral.

"Paper fiber 'cakes'" Two women are making round disks (perhaps for seating?) out of paper fiber in a shop. A pile of completed disks is in the background

"Paper articles burned at grave for use of the deceased in the next world." A fire is consunming the various paper artifacts that are offerings for the dead woman's spirit.; From a series of photographs documenting a Buddhist funeral.

"Paper fiber" A man is carrying a large bundle of paper fiber on his shoulder.

"Preparing for procession to the grave." Children are milling around the street. To the left, several paper figures carrying flags are visible.; From a series of photographs documenting a Buddhist funeral.

"A paper dragon leading the funeral coffin gaily decorated. Carried by coolies through the street."; From the lantern slide show of Rolland and Lottie Welch, who served under the United Evangelical Mission / Evangelical church in Hunan, China, from 1917 to 1923.

A group of Chinese medical students pose together in front of a table with a microscope. This particular group of students were specializing in bacteriology. The photograph was taken in during the spring semester of 1930.; This photo is from the papers of Elizabeth H. Falck who was a member of the American Church Mission (ACM) in Shanghai, China (ca. 1923-1929). Her papers include many writings and photographs relating to hospitals in China.

Dr. Ellen C. Fuller, a physician at St. Elizabeth's Refugee Hospital in Shanghai, stands on a staircase running her finger around the rim of a bowl.; This photo is from the papers of Elizabeth H. Falck who was a member of the American Church Mission (ACM) in Shanghai, China (ca. 1923-1929). Her papers include many writings and photographs relating to hospitals in China.

Dr. Augustine Washington Tucker is reading some papers at his desk in St. Luke's Hospital in Shanghai.; This photo is from the papers of Elizabeth H. Falck, a member of the American Church Mission (ACM) in Shanghai, China (ca. 1923-1929).

A commercial truck has been converted into a makeshift ambulance. Four patients are lying in the open cargo space in the back of the vehicle. The ambulance crew are standing on the side walk.; This photo is from the papers of Elizabeth H. Falck who was a member of the American Church Mission (ACM) in Shanghai, China (ca. 1923-1929). Her papers include many writings and photographs relating to hospitals in China.

Dr. H. H. Morris examines the abdomen of a Chinese patient at St. Luke's Hospital in Shanghai.; This photo is from the papers of Elizabeth H. Falck who was a member of the American Church Mission (ACM) in Shanghai, China (ca. 1923-1929). Her papers include many writings and photographs relating to hospitals in China.

Black and white lantern slide of a boy seated at a table writing. He holds a writing brush in his right hand and a piece of paper under his left hand. Also on the table are a book and a religious statue. Stacked on the cabinet behind him are additional papers and books.

Black and white lantern slide of a smiling boy seated at a table. He holds a writing brush in his right hand and holds a piece of paper under his left hand. Also on the table are a book and a religious statue. Stacked on the cabinet behind him are additional papers and books.

"Morrison of China. Series Four. All British Picture Co. Ltd." A colored drawing shows Robert Morrison looking at a piece of paper with two Chinese men.

"Close-up of a typical raft. Note enormous hawser made of woven bamboo."; Captions for this set of lantern slides from the papers of Oliver and Jennie Logan, American Presbyterian missionaries in Hunan, were provided by their daughter Elsa.

"Reverse irrigation. Pedaled all day to get water from 1 field to another."; Captions for this set of lantern slides from the papers of Oliver and Jennie Logan, American Presbyterian missionaries in Hunan, were provided by their daughter Elsa.

"A close race between 2 of the "dragon boats" which used to hold races, I believe in the fall. We could watch them from the rooftop of our house just a block from the river. These slim racing shells could go very fast, and there was always great excitement among the spectators who crowded the bank of the river. I was told that these races were to commemorate the suicide by drowning of an official of the Manchu regime, his protest against some action which he did not approve."; Captions for this set of lantern slides from the papers of Oliver and Jennie Logan, American Presbyterian missionaries in Hunan, were provided by their daughter Elsa.

"Shanghai. A Chinese funeral. The coffin is being carried in its very ornate equivalent of our hearse, on the backs of many coolies hired for the occasion, and wearing a sort of livery. The man in white is obviously in charge. White, not black, is the Chinese mourning color."; Captions for this set of lantern slides from the papers of Oliver and Jennie Logan, American Presbyterian missionaries in Hunan, were provided by their daughter Elsa.

Chinese porters carry two missionaries down a massive flight of stone stairs on Mount Tai. A male missionary wearing a pith helmet is sitting on a lower stair. The staircase is built into the sheer face of the mountain.; This photo is from the papers of Emery Ward Ellis, a missionary serving the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Tehchow, Shantung from 1904-1927.

"U.N. relief Ing Tai 1949" The Rev. Edward Huntington Smith stands in the center of a group of Chinese who have received a shipment of food from the United Nations. The boys standing in front of Smith are displaying the cans of food sent by the U. N. The Campbell's Soup logo can be seen on many of the cans. There is Chinese writing in the upper right corner of the photograph.; This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family. The Smiths were a family of missionaries serving under the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].

Three small Chinese boats are docked on the bank of a river. Several Chinese sailors can be seen on the river bank and on board the boats. The name "Wang Bieng" is written on the face of this photograph.; This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family, missionaries serving the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].

The Rev. Emery Ward Ellis and his wife are seated together on the bottom step of the staircase in this group photograph.; This photo is from the papers of Emery Ward Ellis, a missionary serving the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Tehchow, Shantung from 1904-1927.

A group portrait of a missionary hunting party. Almost every member of the group is holding a rifle or a shotgun. Two of the men have binoculars. The carcasses of their kills are laid out behind them. Written on the back of the photograph: "Hunting Party, Jan. 1922. ([illegible] Oberholtzer, who broke our 1st day. Left to right: Dr. Taylor, Hubbard (in rear), Leonard, Bright, Dr. Lewis (""), Crumpacker, Bull, Wilson, Dr. McLean.; This photo is from the papers of Emery Ward Ellis, a missionary serving the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Tehchow, Shantung from 1904-1927.

Eight Chinese boats are traveling in a single file formation down a river. The lead ship is flying an American flag. A mountain range can be seen in the background.; This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family, missionaries serving the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].

A group of eight Chinese children pose together for a photograph on an outdoor staircase. The children are all wearing traditional Chinese clothing and several of them are holding decorated fans.; This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family, missionaries serving the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].

A distant view of the girls' school from the hill top of the American missionary compound at Ing Tai. Agricultural fields are sprawled out over the foreground. Mountains dominate the background. The Ing Tai River cuts through the landscape. Written on the back of this photograph: "From my study window looking to the girls' school and down the river toward Foochow [Fuzhou]. The white things drying in the plum orchards are shredded turnip for winter food. The big green trees are olives, the small ones oranges. The big mountain in the foreground we call Mt. Tom. The highest mt. in the distance I have climbed twice. Ing Hok [Ing Tai]. 1914. E. H. S.; This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family, missionaries serving the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].

The portrait shows Emily Susan Hartwell as a younger woman.; 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.

Members of the American Board Mission assemble outside the ABCFM compound for a group portrait. Emily S. Hartwell is seated at the far right in front. To her left is Lyman Peet and his wife.; 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.

A panoramic photograph of a Chinese mountainside.; This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family, American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions missionaries in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].

Boys in military uniform are performing drills in front of the Governor. The Governor and his interpreter are seated at the center of the platform. The Rev. George S. Miner and the Rev. George H. Hubbard are seated to the left of the Governor.; 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.

"Christian Herald Fukien [Fujian] Orphanage welcoming Dr. Daniel A. Poling, editor-in-chief of the Christian Herald Magazine, and Mrs. Poling November 23, 1935." Panoramic group photo showing staff and children of orphanage.; 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.

A small township can be seen on the opposite bank of the river. Several small boats are docked on the river by the town.; 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.

A gathering of Chinese and Western men, including missionaries, at a commencement ceremony. The Consul Gracey presides over the ceremony in the front row and Mr. Cheshire sits to his left. Back row; Westerners left to right: Leonard J. Christian (ABCFM), Mr. McLaughlin (YMCA), Lewis Hodou, Dr. Kinnear (ABCFM), Rev. Lyman Peet, Rev. George Hubbard, Fred Beach, Mr. Clement, and Mr. Kinnear's son.; 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.

Portrait of a young girl, named Ma Huong-cu, standing by a staircase adorned with flower pots.; 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.

A family stands in the foreground with workers running looms in the background.; 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.

The grave of Mrs. Miniver is covered with flowers.; 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.

A group of women and children gather for a party thrown for the wife of the Chinese governor, Sun. The other Chinese ladies in the portrait are also wives of high officials. Emily S. Hartwell stands to the far right of the back row. Caroline Chittenden stands behind the governor's wife. Ms. Pepoon of Whitman College from Washington State is also present.; 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.

A group of boys is standing in front of the Ah Do Orphanage. Their teacher is in the doorway.; 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.

Chinese characters are painted on the wall of the building.; 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.

A class portrait at an unknown Chinese school. The older boys are wearing uniforms and hats. Emily Susan Hartwell is seated center-right. A banner reads "Hearty Welcome".; 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.

"Chinese orphans recuperating on Sharp Peak Beach."; 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.

Dr. Poling plants a tree at Ah Do Orphanage at a Christian Herald celebration. Two Chinese pastors can be seen to Poling's right. The orphans are gathered around them.; 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.

The Rev. Charles Hartwell and his wife stand aboard a wooden Chinese sampan. A group of Chinese children and adults are also on board. An American flag flies on ship's stern.; 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.

Chinese children in a kindergarten class work at their tables at the Manchu Church in Foochow [Fuzhou].; 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.

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.

Apprentices of the Christian Herald Industrial Mission in Foochow [Fuzhou] are celebrating the "World-wide service of the Christian Herald Family". The boys are all holding posters representing the flags of various nations while standing in front of a map of the world, with American and British flags above.; 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.

A Chinese congregation and a musical band from an orphanage gather in front of the Hartwell Memorial Church. The sign for the church can be seen in the upper left corner.; 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 form 1884.

A portrait of Nurse Wu.; 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.

A large group of Chinese gather outside the Hartwell Memorial Church to receive rice during a famine. Prof. Talbot and Mr. Christian can be seen center-left.; 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.

Three Chinese men are seated on a patio at the Tea Boat. Chinese characters are engraved into the face of the cliff in the background.; 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.