Midwest China Oral History Interviews

Early Life: family background; preparation for work in China; accepted as missionary by Reformed Church in the U.S. Board, 1921. China Experiences: adjusting to China; experiences during language school in Nanking and transfer, through marriage, to Methodist Mission; involvement and activities with various groups in Wuhu, Anhwei; infant care reforms in Wuhu; Methodist hospital and elementary school in Wuhu; work with Chinese Bible women; visit of Charles and Anne Lindbergh; the flood of 1931 and associated relief efforts; social activities in Wuhu; positive and negative effects upon daughter as a result of being raised in China; adjusting to life in America after experiences in China; response to political persons/groups prominent during civil unrest of late 1920s and early 1930s; lessons learned from China experience; husband\u27s work and responsibilities; response to the People\u27s Republic of China; future of the church in China; memorable Chinese Christians.https://digitalcommons.luthersem.edu/china_histories/1045/thumbnail.jp