Atkinson, Virginia M., 1861-1941
Variant namesMethodist Episcopal Church, South missionary in China from 1884-1940, working chiefly in the Shanghai and Soochow (Su-chou shih) regions; instrumental in establishing several schools and involved in women's work; upon retirement in 1927, Atkinson received special permission to stay in China near Soochow, remaining through the Japanese invasion, ministering to the Chinese; left China in 1940; was buried there later; originally from Georgia; also called Jennie M. Atkinson.
From the description of Papers, 1886-1951. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70953829
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| referencedIn | Carrington family. Papers: Lunenburg and Charlotte counties, Virginia, 1756-1843. | Library of Virginia | |
| creatorOf | Atkinson, Virginia M., 1861-1941. Papers, 1886-1951. | United Methodist Church, General Commission on Archives and History |
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| associatedWith | Carrington family. | family |
| associatedWith | Lew, Katherine. | person |
| associatedWith | Lew, Timothy Tingfang. | person |
| associatedWith | Methodist Episcopal Church, South | corporateBody |
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Birth 1861
Death 1941
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