Papers, 1892-1991 (bulk 1911-1961).

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Papers, 1892-1991 (bulk 1911-1961).

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The Hyla S. Watters Papers include correspondence, diaries, autobiographical writings, an oral history, and memorabilia. They document her Smith College years (1911-15), medical school and internships, and her career as medical missionary in China (1924-48) and Liberia (1950-61). China material describes medical experiences, the political situation, Chinese culture and daily life, including the Lindberghs' stop in 1931, the Japanese invasion in the 1930s, and the Communist invasion in the 1940s. Also documented is her trip to the Holy Land, 1961.

1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Smith College, Neilson Library

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Watters, Hyla S., 1893-1987

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