The dormitory water system, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, ca. 1939

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Title: The dormitory water system, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, ca. 1939
Published / Created: 1930-1940
Publication Place: Szechwan, China, Asia
Description: ["Nanking" on the negative envelope indicates that this picture comes from the period during which Nanking University relocated to the WCUU campus - approximately 1937-45.]
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The heart of the dormitory water system. From here the water flows through bamboo pipes to the washrooms. The tower in the background is the watch-tower for the night watchman. The new dining-hall will occupy the graveyard. Building to the right, watchtower and another compound in the background. At right, a man pours a bucket of water down a brick pipe.
Extent: 7 x 9.5 cm.

Repository: Yale Divinity Library
Collection Title: Archives of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
Collection/Other Creator: United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
Collection Date: 1882-1977
Container / Volume: Box 417

Access: Public
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