China missions, 1920-1958.

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China missions, 1920-1958.

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Most of collection consists of letters to provincial superiors, relatives, friends, and seminarians from missionaries in China describing establishment, growth and problems of missions and their work, especially during the Depression, World War II, and the Communist takeover, 1920-1954. Correspondents include Bishop John A. O'Shea, Reverend Francis Moehringer, Reverend William J. McClimont, and Vincent J. Dougherty. Also, letters from the U.S. State Department and the National Catholic Welfare Conference about political disturbances in China, 1927-1930, and reports about the seige of Kanchow, 1932. Diaries describing personal experiences of missionaries include those of William McClimont, 1929-1930, and of Father John McLaughlin, about his work in Sinfeng, with notes on Kiangsi missions during the years 1594-1838 before they were confided to Vincentian Fathers. Numerous photographs taken by missionaries depict Chinese natives in missions; street scenes; and priests in Kiangsi, Peking, and Shanghai. Also, scenes of the opening and various events at China House, Eastern Headquarters of Vincentian Missions, Philadelphia, 1948-1958. Some photographs are identified. Other material includes statistics and unpublished manuscripts; China personnel list, 1921-1952; and newsletter of the missions, 1937-1940.

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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