Millican Family Papers

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Correspondence, biographical materials, and photographs documenting the Millican family's missionary experiences in China, and to a lesser extent in the Philippines, emphasizing the difficulties of their work during the Sino-Japanese War of the late 1930s and during the post-World War II years. Edith Millican's correspondence documents medical work in China during and after World War II, giving insight into the training and experiences of, and opportunities for, American women doctors. Also included are photographs documenting Edith Millican's time serving the Board of National Missions as a physician in New Mexico. View the collection guide to learn more. The entire collection has been digitized. Featured image: Aimee and Frank Millican just before going to China, 1907.

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Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 20.
Description:
[Top right] Edith Millican and Chenhsien Hospital staff. [Middle left] Edith Millican and Chenhsien Hospital staff.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Hospitals--China--Chenzhou--Employees., Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:136797
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 4.
Description:
Opening ceremonies, new O.P.D. building. Edith Millican in center.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Women physicians--China--Chenzhou., Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Hospital buildings--China--Chenzhou., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou--Employees., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:136792
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 24.
Description:
Group photo.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou., Men--China., Women--China., Children--China.
Geographic subjects:
China.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133797
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 6.
Description:
Ceremony of cutting paper strips and opening door to new building. Edith Millican on left.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Hospital buildings--China--Chenzhou., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou--Employees., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133793
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 21.
Description:
Back of top right photo. Chinese characters.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou--Employees., Calligraphy, Chinese.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133777
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 16.
Description:
[Top left] Edith Millican with hospital staff. [Top right] Operation. [Bottom] Operating tables.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou--Employees., Operations, Surgical--China--Chenzhou.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133755
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 20.
Description:
[Top right] Edith Millican and Chenhsien Hospital staff. [Middle left] Edith Millican and Chenhsien Hospital staff.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou--Employees.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133741
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 12.
Description:
"Rev. Tsao Tzien and I at chapel time." Interior of lobby at opening service (during service). Edith Millican on right.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou., Chapels--China--Chenzhou., Public worship--China--Chenzhou., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133730
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 4.
Description:
Opening ceremonies, new O.P.D. building. Edith Millican in center.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Hospital buildings--China--Chenzhou., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou--Employees., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133726
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 2.
Description:
Chenhsien Hospital staff and friends, farewell party. Edith Millican front row center.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou--Employees., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133721
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 17.
Description:
Back of top left photo. Chinese characters.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou--Employees., Calligraphy, Chinese.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133719
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 19.
Description:
[Top right] "To Dear Dr. Millican, From Dr. and Mrs. Li Hung-hang. 6-6-48" [Top right] Edith Millican. [Bottom right] "To Dr. Edith F. Millican: As a token of our heartfelt gratitude for her kind and zealous instruction for the past few months. Dr. and Mrs. S. Kiang, M.D."
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou., Physicians--China--Chenzhou., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133716
Title:
Edith Millican photo album, page 5.
Description:
Opening ceremonies, new O.P.D. building. Edith Millican in center.
Subject names:
Millican family--Archives., Millican, Edith F., 1914-1985.
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Missions--China., Hospital buildings--China--Chenzhou., Hospitals--China--Chenzhou--Employees., Missionaries, Medical--China--Chenzhou., Women physicians--China--Chenzhou.
Geographic subjects:
Chenzhou (China)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:133698

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