David Willard Lyon papers, 1904-1950, bulk 1920-1941

Creator:: Lyon, David Willard, 1870-1949
Extent:: 1.5 linear feet 1.5 linear feet 3 boxes
Language:: English .
Scope and content:: This collection largely consists of reports and writings related to the work of the YCMA in China, although other missionary enterprises are represented as well. It also contains unpublished material on Lyon's study of Confucianism.
Biographical / historical:: David Willard Lyon was a Presbyterian minister and founder of the first student YMCA in China and executive of the National Committee of the Chinese YMCA from 1901 until 1930.

Arrangement:: Arranged in 4 series: 1. Provenance, 1945-1950; 2. YMCA records and reports, 1904-1941; 3. Writings and correspondence[192?]-1944; 4. Lyon's writings and Confucianism project, 1923-1939.

Access and use

Location of this collection:: Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

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