William Martyn Baird, Jr., (1897-1987), and his brother, Richard Hamilton Baird, (1898-1995) were born in Chosen (Korea) to Presbyterian missionary parents, William Martyn Baird (1862-1931) and Annie Laurie Adams Baird (1864-1916). Both men served as missionaries in Korea under the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. The collection includes photographs primarily documenting the Korean mission and the Korean Presbyterian Church, as well as Baird family members; correspondence; a travel account by Richard Baird; and material pertaining to the Rev. Carl McIntire and the Korean Church. View the collection guide to learn more. The entire physical collection has been digitized. Featured image: Korea missionary staff, ca. 1900.
Pyeng Yang Western Presbytery. The picture taken in front of the Swallen
home. Probably about 1920-23.
Subject names:
Baird family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission., Swallen, William Leander--Homes and haunts., Swallen, Sallie Willison--Homes and haunts.