Arthur and Mabel Billing papers 1910-1960

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Arthur and Mabel Billing papers 1910-1960

Collection comprises papers of Arthur William and Mabel Spohr Billing, Methodist missionaries to China, connected with the Union High School at Foochow (Fuzhou), Fukien (Fujian) Province, and includes correspondence, Mabel Billing's diary (1939-1943), mission newsletters, minutes and other official records of the Foochow Conference of the Methodist Church, Foochow (Fuzhou) newspapers, Foochow Union High School pamphlets and photograph album, and a thesis by Portia Billings Foster on the high school.

1.0 linear feet, 2 containers

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Billing, Mabel Spohr, 1880-1968.

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Arthur and Mabel Billing were longtime Methodist missionaries to China who were connected with the Union High School at Foochow, Fukien Province. The correspondence in the collection is representative of their last years in China and letters written in retirement. Correspondents include fellow missionaries, former student and the Mission Board of the Methodist Church. Outspokenly against United States involvement in Aisa, the Billings waged a correspondence c...

Foster, Portia Billings, 1921-

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Methodist Church (U.S.)

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Union High School (Fuzhou Shi, Fujian Sheng, China)

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Methodist Church. Foochow Conference.

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Billing, Arthur William, 1877-1960.

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Arthur William Billing and Mabel Spohr Billing were Methodist missionaries and teachers in Foochow (Fuzhou), China, until 1957. The Billings were strongly critical of U.S. government policies in Indochina, as well as policies of Chiang Kai Shek. After returning to the U.S., the Billings helped bring students to the University of Oregon, and aided some with financial assistance. From the description of Arthur William Billing papers, 1910-1960. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCa...