Biographical/historical information

Dr. McCain, a native of Arkansas, was educated at Scarritt College, Columbia University, and Union Theological Seminary. She arrived in China in 1929 where she remained until 1942 when World War II forced her to return to the United States. She returned to China in 1946 only to be forced out by the Communist government in 1949. In 1951 Dr. McCain was sent to Japan where she taught for twenty years.

Scope and arrangement

Included are discussions of work in Peking, Shanghai, and Sungkiang. Commentaries concern educational work, Japanese invasion, personal relationships, travel, local customs, seminary work, and the effect of World War II on China. Also of interest are views of the Communis government, departure from China, college eaching in Japan, and a return visit to Japan and Shanghai in 1980.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Gift of Pearle McCain

Processing information

Encoded by Apex Data Services

Copyright notice

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General note

1929-1971

Key terms

Personal Names

McCain, Pearle, 1902-1983

Topical

Americans--China
Communism--China
Missionaries--China
Missionaries--Japan
World War, 1939-1945--China

Places

China--Politics and government--20th century
China--Social life and customs--20th century

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