Photographs of the Shansi Mission, 1891-1951, undated

Includes the China photographs of Alice Moon Williams (1891-ca. 1937) and of her daughter, Gladys M. Williams (1917-ca. 1951). Most photographs are identified on the verso as to subject but remain undated. With the exception of the earliest photographs, which appear to be albumen prints, photographs are black and white and generally wallet-size. The early photographs (ca. 1891-1900) date from the period of Alice and George Williams' residence in China. They depict the Williams family, other missionaries, and the mission buildings at Taigu. Later photographs (ca. 1909-37), likely taken by Mrs. Williams during her two return trips to China (1909-12, 1935-37), show the Ming Hsien School and Hospital, rural scenes, and local customs. Gladys Williams' photographs, taken during her stay in China (1917-51), are housed in 96 envelopes which are labeled by subject. Alice Moon's photographs are filed before those of her daughter.