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.
McCormick Seminary Glee Club. W. Baird, Jr. fourth from left back row.
McPherson, founder of Church of Open Door, Philadelphia, right of director in
center.
Subject names:
Baird, William Martyn, 1897-, McCormick Theological Seminary., Baird family--Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Chosen Mission.