S.W. Carruthers' Diary

2 bound volumes containing diary of a journey by S.W.Carruthers to India, Malaya, China and Formosa [Taiwan] where he visited PCE missions. Contents page. Vol 1: Includes recollections of an encounter with a pirate ship in Shanghai and the role/response of the British Council. Also a discussion on...

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Order number: PCE/FMC Series I (Addenda), Box 119
Date(s) of creation: Sep 1931 to Mar 1932
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: PCE/FMC Series I (Addenda), Box 119
Summary: 2 bound volumes containing diary of a journey by S.W.Carruthers to India, Malaya, China and Formosa [Taiwan] where he visited PCE missions. Contents page. Vol 1: Includes recollections of an encounter with a pirate ship in Shanghai and the role/response of the British Council. Also a discussion on Sun Yat Sen's ability to save China. Vol 2: Pages 573-682 focus on visit to Formosa. Discusses difficulties of Taiwanese children returing after time in the West having often gained European spouses. Discussion of Dr.Taylor's efficient and enthusastic work and diplomacy with the Japanese. Recounts visiting schools, colleges and churches in Tainan, Bando and other areas of Formosa.
Extent: 2 vols
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 1-2
Physical description: In fragile condition.
Finding aids: Handlist available
Format: Archive