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

"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].

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.

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.

"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.

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.

A panorama of the Chinese countryside shows terraced fields. Hills dominate 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.

Six children in traditional garb are posed before an elaborate wooden edifice.; 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.

In this panorama of the Chinese countryside, a small town is in the distance and hills dominate the background. A river runs through the valley.; 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 of boys from a day school at a Manchu church in Foochow [Fuzhou] gather outside their classroom. Their teachers look over them from the school's entrance.; 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.

"Conference 1939" A large group of Chinese men and boys pose for a group portrait outdoors. A western-style building is visible in the background.; 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].

Nine of the faculty members are Chinese, three of them are Western. The names of the faculty members are written on the photograph: " P. Goetz, Mr. and Mrs. H. Worley, Ling Buo Qi, Ling Jin Cu, Tong Nguk Ming, Samson Ding, and Li Ngung Luk."; 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].

A close-up photograph of a Chinese boatman standing at the stern of his boat. He is holding the rudder in one hand and a rope in the other. He is smiling heartily. Written on the back of this photograph: "A happy boat man holding the rudder as they pull up the rapids. Ing Hok [Ing Tai]."; 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 basketball players are seated in the front of a large group of students and teachers. Two of the athletes are holding early basketballs. The Rev. Edward Huntington Smith is seated eighth in from the left in the third row from the front. His wife, Grace W. Thomas Smith , is seated second in from the left in the same row. The photograph was taken in front of George True Memorial Hall. Chinese writing adorns the top border of this 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].

Two Western women stand in the middle of a group of Chinese. Two Chinese women stand by the Westerners. The rest of the people present are men. One man at the far right is wearing a uniform. There is Chinese writing across the upper border 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].

A group of nine young Chinese men pose together for a group photo. Half of the men are seated while the other half stands behind them. They are all wearing identical white Chinese outfits. One of the boys is holding a book. Three of them are wearing glasses. A number was written on each of the men on the face of this 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].

"Student band Ing tai 1937" Several adolescent Chinese boys are lined up in an outdoor setting. They are all wearing uniforms.; 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].

Four missionaries pose for a group photograph with some Chinese men. They are all standing around a large boulder. Some of the Chinese men are wearing western suits, while others are wearing traditional Chinese garb.; 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].

A distant view of a few roads cutting through the mountains at Ing Tai. Written on the back of this photograph: "[illegible]. The road in front of [illegible] from the pass looks [illegible] on these mts. winding down into Nguok Cien Valley. A temple on the highest peak is called "The Rest for Spirits". Hundreds of villagers nestle among these valleys. Part way down this hill [illegible] come to [illegible] 3. Ned."; 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].

The Rev. Edward Huntington Smith and his wife, Grace W. Thomas Smith, sit side by side in the front row of this group portrait with a large number Chinese and a few other missionaries. There is Chinese writing along the top 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].

"Ing Tai delegates to Centennial at Foochow"[Fuzhou] The Rev. Edward Huntington Smith is seated eighth in from the right in the front row. Aside from three other Westerners in the front row, nearly the entire delegation is Chinese. Some of the Chinese delegates are in traditional garb while others are wearing Western clothing. The names of a few of the Chinese delegates are written on the border of the photograph: Hing Ek Tang, PhD, Pastor Ling (88 years old), and two others that are illegible.; 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].

A class portrait of the Chinese students and their Western faculty at the Union Theological School. The Congregational, Episcopal, and Methodist churches are all represented. Sixth in from the left hand side of the second row from the front is the Rev. Lyman Peet. (Several of the students are marked with the initials I. H. This may stand for Ing Hok [Ing Tai]. This in turn possibly indicates that these students were congregants of the Rev. E. H. Smith's church at Ing Tai.); 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].

A distant view of three Chinese sampans sailing down a river. Terraced fields are set into the hillside on the riverbank.; 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].

The American missionary compound at Ing Tai can be seen on a hill top surrounded by a stone wall. A small Chinese town lays at the foot of the hill in front of a river. Mountains dominate 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].

"Kushan Monastery Monks" The monks are all wearing traditional robes. A few young children are among them.; 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].

A group photograph of a Chinese church group gathered outside the church at the American Mission at Ing Tai. The Rev. Edward Huntington Smith stands to the left, third row in from the front, with his hand on the shoulder of one of his congregants. All of the members of this church group appear to be male.; 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].

"Ingtai students at Foochow [Fuzhou] picnic 1937" All the students are adolescent boys and they are dressed in uniforms. The phrase "West Gate" is also written on the face of this 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].

The complex is composed of a large number of Chinese buildings, a fence, and exquisitely manicured grounds.; 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].

A Chinese child watches over a flock of ducks on a pathway near some water. The child is wearing a hat and is holding a large stick. The legs of an adult can be seen at the top of a flight of stairs looking over the child.; 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].