"1904 or 1905. The Tze Chow [Tzechow]Boys' School. Several girls included ̶ one standing in front of teacher on left, 5 in front row. Because of their urgent pleas, F. B. M. [Florence B. Manly] opened first girls' school in Tzechow." Boys and girls of varying ages are depicted with their teacher at the boys' school in Tzechow.
"The Pupils and Chinese Teachers in Chung king [Chongqing] Institute of which Mr. Manly has charge. The lower row are spoiled in printing. They range in age from 12 to 20 years. About 1900 (or earlier). The boy 2nd row from back, just left of pillar is Shao Yuin Shang, who was practically a son to the Manlys, lived in their home, taught in mission schools all his life. Several others became preachers."
"Chi I School of Midwifery, about 1939 or 1940. 'Han Suyin' in back row." Marian Manly poses with several student midwives outside the school. Several of the young women are seen holding infants.
"Grace Manly with primary school children in 1920's - between 1925 & 1930." Young students and their teachers are shown together outside on the steps of their school. Grace Manly is seen in the front row.
"Union group of Bible students. Chengtu [Chengdu] 1908. Canadian Meth., China Inland, & Meth Episcopal." Young college men at the West China Union University are shown together with missionaries from different missions in Sichuan.
"Tsicheo [Tzechow] Girls' School. 1906. All with bound feet except two daughters of Lin family (gentry) at right end back row." The young girls are shown together outside of a building.