Dyer, Clara Pearl, 1875-

Clara Dyer (1875-1966) served as a Methodist missionary in Ch'angli, Hopei (Hopeh) Province, in northern China, during much of the first half of the twentieth century. Dyer appears to have begun missionary work in China in 1908; by 1931 she taught girls at the Alderman School in Ch'angli. As an experienced missionary, Dyer sent letters updating her friends and family approximately every six months. Dyer remained in China even after the all-out war between China and Japan began in 1937. The collection does not contain information on Dyer after 1941.

From the guide to the Clara Pearl Dyer papers, 1935-1941, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)

American Clara Pearl Dyer (1875-1966) was a Methodist missionary in Ch'angli (or Ch'iangli), Hopei (Hopeh) Province, northern China. Born in 1875, she seems to have begun her missionary work in China in 1908; by 1931 she was teaching girls at the Alderman School in Ch'angli. Dyer remained in China even after all-out war between Japan and China began in 1937. Her letters end shortly before the United States entered World War II.

From the description of Clara Pearl Dyer papers [microform], 1935-1941. (Harvard University, Divinity School Library). WorldCat record id: 229668694

From the description of Clara Pearl Dyer papers, 1935-1941. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 67840477