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.