Hunter Corbett and Harold F. Smith papers, 1862-1948, bulk 1862-1930

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged in 1 series.

Description

Scope and content

The majority of the collection consists of diaries, correspondence, reports and pamphlets (mainly in English) covering the missionary and educational work in China of Hunter Corbett and Harold F. Smith. Also includes some photographs and a collection of printed and ms copied items in Chinese, 1885-1948.

Using the Collection

Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Restrictions on Access

Collection open for research by appointment.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Subject Headings

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Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Hunter Corbett was a pioneer Presbyterian missionary in Chefoo, China.

Harold F. Smith was Corbett's son-in-law and a teacher at the Chefoo School and the Cheloo University in China.