The Adams family served as missionaries in Korea for two generations. This collection includes photographs, negatives, and a photograph album primarily documenting the period of the family's life and work at Taiku (Taegu), Korea. The collection also contains annual meeting photos of the Korea/Chosen Mission; a few "Dear Friends" letters written by Edward Adams in 1937, 1938 and 1941; and his annual personal report from Korea for 1938. View the collection guide to learn more. The entire physical collection has been digitized. Featured image: Young Benjamin Adams standing with two Korean men outside of a building.
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Adams, James Edward, 1867-1929., Adams, Benjamin Nyce, 1898-1994., Adams, Edward, 1895-1965., Adams, Nellie G. Dick, 1866-1909., Adams, Dorothy.
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Adams, James Edward, 1867-1929., Adams, Benjamin Nyce, 1898-1994., Adams, Edward, 1895-1965., Adams, Nellie G. Dick, 1866-1909., Adams, Dorothy.
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Adams, James Edward, 1867-1929., Adams, Benjamin Nyce, 1898-1994., Adams, Edward, 1895-1965., Adams, Nellie G. Dick, 1866-1909., Adams, Dorothy.
[Top left] Tower for astronomical oberservation at ancient Kyung Ju. [Top
right] Graves of the ancient kings at Kyung Ju. [Bottom left] Modern memorial
of ancient site at Kyung Ju. [Bottom right] Jade flutes.
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission.
[Top left] Edward, Benjamin, and Dorothy Adams. [Top right] Benjamin Adams.
[Bottom left] Benjamin and Dorothy Adams. [Bottom right] Dorothy Adams and
dog 'John.'
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission., Adams, Edward, 1895-1965., Adams, Benjamin Nyce, 1898-1994., Adams, Dorothy.
Topics:
Children of missionaries--Korea., Missions--Korea.
Korea missionaries. Top (left to right) Mrs. McFarland, Mrs. Blanch Winn,
Miss Pollard. Second row: Gerda Bergman, Caroline B. Adams (Henry). (From
left) Standing: Mrs. Herb Blair, Mrs. Martha Bruen, Mr. Harry M. Bruen, Mr.
Edward McFarland, Mrs. Julia Erdman, Walter Erdman, J.E. Adams, Miss Switzer
Herbert Blair, George Winn.
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission., Erdman, Walter C. (Walter Collins), 1877-1948., Adams, James Edward, 1867-1929.
Topics:
Missionaries--Korea--Taegu., Children of missionaries--Korea--Taegu., Missions--Korea--Taegu.
[Top left] Former head of Korea Su Clan. [Top right] Original head of church
at Chil Kok. [Bottom left] Road from Taiku to Fusan in early days. [Bottom
right] Adams family traveling on same road.
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission.
[Top left] Dorothy Adams. [Top right] The first crop of American pears.
[Bottom left and right] George Adams.
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission., Adams, Dorothy., Adams, George J. (George Jacob), 1907-
Topics:
Children of missionaries--Korea., Missions--Korea.
[Top] Korean men fishing on the big river at Pyengyang. Many of these people
are so poor that they will fish all day for only a few sens [sic] worth of
them. In the background is the Japanese section of the city. For Christmas -
May it be a very happy one in your family home.
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission.
[Top left] Museum building of Taiku City. [Top center] Mary E. Adams, 1921.
[Top right] Part of front yard of Adams house, 1922. [Bottom left] Part of
front yard of Adams house, 1922. [Bottom right] Henry B. and Mary Adams
dressed up, Jan. 1922.
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission., Adams, Henry B., Adams, Mary E., Adams family--Homes and haunts.
Topics:
Children of missionaries--Korea--Taegu., Missions--Korea--Taegu., Buildings--Korea--Taegu.
[Top left] An island among 'The Thousand Islands' S.W. of Korea. [Top right]
Remnant of ancient King's Castle at Kyung Ju. [Bottom left] Ancient lantern
post at temple in Kyung Ju. [Bottom right] Ancient city bell of Kyung Ju - 3
tons weight. 10 ft high.
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission.
[Top left] First four Christian men in Taiku. [Top right] New Korean Primary
Church School, Taiku, 1921. [Bottom left] Four Korean pastors in Taiku
Presbytery. [Bottom right] Christian student body at Taiku, 1921.
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission.
[Top left] Gate entrance from road up to house. [Top right] Entrance path
inside of gate. [Bottom left] Entrance path up toward house. [Bottom right]
Front yard of house.
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission., Adams family--Homes and haunts.
[Top left] Original helper with J.E.A. in Taiku. [Top right] Kim Chai Su.
Kinn Tuk Kyeng, Taiku. [Bottom left] Kim Kyeng Sam and family. [Bottom right]
First Bible woman in Taiku.
Subject names:
Adams family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Korea Mission., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission.