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Hensolt, Edith Ashmore, 1882-1975

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Ashmore Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 564
Abstract

The Ashmore Family papers are divided according to family member and also by medium. This collection consists of correspondence, writings by and about William and Lida Ashmore and other members of their family, memorabilia, photographs, and Chinese artwork.

Dates: 1850-1937

Edith A. Hensolt papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ax 588
Abstract

Edith Ashmore (Hensolt) (1882-1975) was born in China to Baptist missionaries, and she later graduated from Vassar, became a librarian, and traveled widely. The collection (1896-1999) contains diaries, extensive personal correspondence, recollections and photographs of travel to Hawaii, Japan, China, and California.

Dates: 1896-1954

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Artifacts 1
Baptists -- Missions -- China -- Shantou (Guangdong Sheng) 1
China -- Description and travel 1
Honolulu (Hawaii) -- Description and travel 1
International Relations 1