Ashmore family papers, 1850-1937.

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Ashmore family papers, 1850-1937.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/53276839

Collection consists of correspondence, writings by and about William and Lida Ashmore and other family members, memorabilia, photographs, and artwork. Some important pieces are those that highlight William, Jr.'s achievements as a translator and member of a long history of missionary service in South China. Lida's collection of Chinese artwork reflect her abilities as a missionary.

10 linear ft. (20 containers)

University of Oregon Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7666655

University of Oregon Libraries

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Ashmore family.

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William Ashmore, Jr. was born September 28, 1851 in Bangkok, Siam. William graduated from Brown University in 1870 and in 1879 from the Rochester Theological Seminary. Following his marriage to Lida Scott October 10, 1879 he began a Baptist missionary career also in the Swatow District, which lasted 46 years. He translated the Bible into Swatow's Tei-chi dialect. He and Lida had two children, Edith, born May 27, 1882 and Frank, born January 5, 1885. He died March 11, 1937. Lida Scott was born in...

Hensolt, Edith Ashmore, 1882-1975.

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Ashmore, William, 1824-1909.

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Student of the institute at the time of its disolution. From the description of The blotting out of the old time Western Baptist Theological Institute / William Ashmore. [19--?] (SBTS Library). WorldCat record id: 43288922 ...

Ashmore, Martha Sanderson

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Ashmore, Lida Scott, 1852-1934.

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Ashmore, William, 1851-1937.

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Scott, Zar, b. 1848.

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