1907 Ingtai boy's school A class of nine young boys at the Ing Tai Boy's School pose for a group portrait on a cement staircase. They all wear traditional Chinese clothing. Several of the boys are holding hand fans. A few of them have Manchu hair styles., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The Smiths were a family of Congregational missionaries in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou]. Edward Huntington Smith devoted nearly 50 years of his life to running an orphanage, raising funds, and promoting Christian education in Ing Tai, Fukien [Fujian], China. His wife, Grace W. Thomas Smith served as a Kindergarten teacher in the United States and China.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family. The Smiths were a family of Congregational missionaries in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou]., and Two American women from the mission station at Ing Tai are borne by Chinese men with crude wooden litters. Several Chinese persons and another American woman stand in the background. Several of the onlookers are holding umbrellas. The brim of a Chinese straw hat can be seen at point-blank range in the upper right corner of the photograph.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., The men have traditional Chinese garb and hairstyles. Several of the men are using hand fans. Some Chinese banners with written characters adorn the walls around the men. Numbers have been written upon each individual in the photograph., and This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family, missionaries serving the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].
A large group of Chinese preachers and colporteurs posing for a group picture in traditional Chinese garb. Written under this photograph in its album: "Preachers and colporteurs (bible sellers) connected with the Ing Hok station. They travel among the mountains through the 36 townships of the Ing Hok fields.", Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The Smiths were a family of Congregational missionaries in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou]. Edward Huntington Smith devoted nearly 50 years of his life to running an orphanage, raising funds, and promoting Christian education in Ing Tai, Fukien [Fujian], China. His wife, Grace W. Thomas Smith served as a Kindergarten teacher in the United States and China.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Ngu Dung Mui 1930 The back of the photograph reads: "School", "Christian", "Xmas 1929". The date on the back of the photograph conflicts with the date written on the front of it: "1930". Many children are present., and This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family. The Smiths were a family of Congregational missionaries in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].
A sprawling Chinese city is based around a hill. Buildings are tightly packed together. A pagoda tower is at the base of the hill., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family. The Smiths were a family of missionaries serving under the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.
A class picture of the students and teachers at Ma Chio Primary School. The students and their teachers are all Chinese. The boys are seated in the front row, while the girls stand behind them. The name "John" is written on the face of this photograph. There is Chinese writing along the right hand side of the photo., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family. The Smiths were a family of missionaries serving under the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].
A class of over twenty Chinese school boys stand between two brick columns in front of their school house. They are all wearing traditional Chinese clothing. Some banners with Chinese writing adorn the entrance to the building., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The Smiths were a family of Congregational missionaries in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou]. Edward Huntington Smith devoted nearly 50 years of his life to running an orphanage, raising funds, and promoting Christian education in Ing Tai, Fukien [Fujian], China. His wife, Grace W. Thomas Smith served as a Kindergarten teacher in the United States and China.
A group photograph of a Chinese church group gathered outside the church at the American Mission at Ing Tai. The Rev. Edward Huntington Smith stands to the left, third row in from the front, with his hand on the shoulder of one of his congregants. All of the members of this church group appear to be male., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and This photo is from the papers of the Edward Huntington Smith family. The Smiths were a family of missionaries serving under the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in China, 1901-1950, primarily in Ing Tai and Foochow [Fuzhou].