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DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4558
title: Fr. Taggart's and Sister Gertrude's graves at Yangjiang, China, 1933.

description: This is a photograph of Fr. Taggart's and Sister Gertrude's graves side by side in a Catholic cemetery at Yangjiang. The head stone is carved in Chinese on the left tablet and English on the right one. The areas where they are buried is surrounded by a small brick wall border.; Born in New York, Fr. Taggart came to Maryknoll in 1914 and was ordained to the priesthood on May 21, 1921. He sailed for the Orient that same autumn.  His first mission was Yeungkong under the guidance of Fr. Francis Ford. Later, he became pastor of the town of Tungchen and remained there until 1927. Returning home to the United States in 1927, he raised funds for his missions and returned in 1929 to Yeungkong and renovated the mission compound. He opened a home for blind girls and older women. In 1931 Fr. Taggart became ill and died in Yeungkong. He was buried in a hillside cemetery at Yeungkong.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4559
title: The new Sister's convent at Yangjiang, China, 1929.

description: This is a photograph of the Sister's new house at the Maryknoll Mission in Yangjiang taken from the city walls. "The tall house in the background is the new home of the Sisters and is the highest building in Yeung Kong [now Yanjiang]."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4560
title: Large trees at Yangjiang, China, 1924.

description: This is a photograph of a row of large and unusual trees standing alone by the edge of the water.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4561
title: Rice fields at Yangjiang, China, 1925.

description: This is a photograph of the landscape and rice fields in Yangjiang. Behind the fields are a wall of trees and in the far distance is a mountain.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4562
title: The city walls at Yangjiang, China, 1925.

description: This is a photograph of the Yangjiang city wall, constructed for protection. It is made of stone and brick and there is plant growth on it. Right next to it on the left is a road.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4563
title: Spreading rice to dry at Yangjiang, China, 1924.

description: This is a photograph of several workers spreading the rice that was harvested to dry in the sun. In the foreground is a roof top, in the background are houses and a pagoda.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4564
title: Soldiers guard Maryknoll compound at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of "reinforcements to guard the city wall in front of the Maryknoll compound." A long line of men, some in uniform stand by the compound wall.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4565
title: A large tree at Yangjiang, China, 1925.

description: This is a photograph of a very old and large tree near the city's south gate. It is situated near a resting area where a small river runs by and there is a small bridge to cross over the water.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4566
title: The north gate at Yangjiang, China, 1925.

description: This is a photograph of the north gate which is an entrance into the city. It is an arched opening built into the brick wall, creating a tunnel.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4567
title: Water buffalo at Yangjiang, China, 1922.

description: This is a photograph of water buffalo bathing in the river. "The boy tending them had to fling many a stone before they would give up their recreation."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4568
title: Damage to the wall at Yangjiang, China, 1925.

description: This is a photograph of "a break in the wall near the West gate. Let us hope it is repaired before the next bandit raid."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4569
title: The well at Yangjiang, China, 1922.

description: This is a photograph of the well where water was gathered at Yangjiang. "The well is very deep and the bamboo pole is almost thirty feet long. It's a heavy pull, but Yangjiang women have to be strong."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4572
title: The village courtyard at Yangjiang, China, 1941.

description: This is a photograph of "what the inside courtyard of a small village looks like. The entire space is slightly larger than shown. Pigs are in the small pen, cattle in the large. A dozen doors open from the courtyard into adjoining rooms."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4573
title: The Man Shui chapel at Yangjiang, China, 1938.

description: This is a photograph of the Man Shui chapel. It is made entirely of brick with an arched doorway. There is a dog and several children playing in front of the chapel.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4574
title: The pagoda at the entrance of Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of "the pagoda at the entrance to the city. The hill is called 'White Turtle Hill' because of its shape; it is a mass of graves now."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4575
title: Fr. O'Melia and students at Yangjiang, China, 1934.

description: This is a photograph of Fr. O'Melia with the graduation class 1934 at Yangjiang.; Rev. O'Melia was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.  His family moved to the U.S. in 1903 and he became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1912. He entered Maryknoll in 1914 and was ordained in 1923.  He was assigned to Kongmoon.  In 1934 he was assigned to direct the Maryknoll language school in Hong Kong, and returned to Kongmoon in 1942.  He went to Shanghai in 1945 to work with UNRRA until 1947.  After some years in the U.S. he returned to Hong Kong from 1959-1967, returning to the U.S. in 1968.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4577
title: Fr. McDermott with girls at Yangjiang, China, 1929.

description: This is a photograph of Fr. James E. McDermott with some of the blind girls at Yangjiang. They are posing on the steps of a doorway.; Rev. McDermott was born in Worcester, MA.  He entered Maryknoll in 1920 and was ordained in 1927.  He was assigned to Kongmoon, South China that year, where he remained until 1937, whereupon he returned to the U.S.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4576
title: Fr. Feeney and students at Yangjiang, China, 1938.

description: This is a photograph of Fr. Maurice A. Feeney and the boys studying doctrine. Tey are outside in the yard posing on the swing.; Rev. Feeney was born in Albany, NY.  He studied for the priesthood in the Albany Diocese, joining Maryknoll in February of 1930, where he was ordained in June of that year.  He was assigned to Kongmoon, China in 1931, returning to the U.S. 1945-46, returning to Kongmoon in 1946. Placed under house arrest in 1950, he was deported to Hong Kong in 1952. In 1953 he was assigned to Taichung, Taiwan.  He returned to the U.S. in 1973.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4578
title: Two orphan girls at Jiangmen, China, 1946.

description: This is a photograph of an "orphan who had a hard time of it before entering the church. Although she is almost six years old, she cannot talk and is just learning how to walk and to smile. The other one [left] is the senior orphan."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4579
title: Nativity play in Jiangmen, China, 1931.

description: This is a photograph of children at Maryknoll in Jiangmen putting on a play recreating the "Nativity" scene. Shown here is the final scene.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4580
title: Three children at Yangjiang, China, 1924.

description: This is a photograph of three children at Yangjiang. One sits on a basket, and one is carried by another.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4581
title: Fr. Robert Cairns, MM and boys at St. Thomas' Parochial School at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of Fr. Cairns with the boys at St. Thomas' Parochial School in Yangjiang. They are posing in an arched entry.; Fr. Cairns was born in Glasgow, Scotland and became a Maryknoll Missionary in 1918 at the age of thirty-four. He spent many years in China in Yeung Kong [now Yang-Chiang], Fachow [now Fahsien] and eventually Sancian Island. During WWII he was captured by the Japanese on Sancian Island and killed. His presumed date of death is December 14, 1941.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4582
title: Frs. Taggart and McDermott  at Yangjiang, China, 1929.

description: This is a photograph of Frs. Taggart and McDermott posing in front of a small window with a cross on top of it.; Born in New York, Fr. Taggart came to Maryknoll in 1914 and was ordained to the priesthood on May 21, 1921. He sailed for the Orient that same autumn.  His first mission was Yeungkong under the guidance of Fr. Francis Ford. Later, he became pastor of the town of Tungchen and remained there until 1927. Returning home to the United States in 1927, he raised funds for his missions and returned in 1929 to Yeungkong and renovated the mission compound. He opened a home for blind girls and older women. In 1931 Fr. Taggart became ill and died in Yeungkong. He was buried in a hillside cemetery at Yeungkong. -- Rev. McDermott was born in Worcester, MA.  He entered Maryknoll in 1920 and was ordained in 1927.  He was assigned to Kongmoon, South China that year, where he remained until 1937, whereupon he returned to the U.S.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4583
title: A group at the dispensary at Yangjiang, China, 1924.

description: This is a photograph of people waiting for assistance before the dispensary became self supporting. The crowds dropped from 90 to 3 or 4 people. The hats worn by the people in this photo is common to their village.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4584
title: Three elderly ladies are baptized at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of "three elderly ladies on their Baptism Day." They are dressed traditionally and stand in front of a decorative window.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4585
title: Five young children at Yangjiang, China, 1936.

description: This is a photograph of five very young children who are all dressed the same and seem to be examining something in their hands as they stand in a row in front of a large tree trunk.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4586
title: Fr. Ford and class of St. Thomas' School at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of  "the graduating class of St. Thomas' School. Fr. Ford is in the center of the front row." The second and third row are wearing uniforms with hats.; Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bishop Ford was the first student to enter the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America.  He was ordained to the priesthood on December 5, 1917 and the following year he accompanied Fathers Price, Meyer and James E. Walsh to China. They began working in Yeungkong and the Kongmoon territory of South China. In 1925, Fr. Ford was assigned to the Kaying diocese. Ten years later, in 1935, Bishop James Anthony Walsh, founder of Maryknoll, consecrated Msgr. Francis Ford as the first Bishop of Kaying. He remained in China throughout World War II. In 1950 Bishop Ford was placed under arrest with his secretary Sr. Joan Marie, MM, placed on trial and sentenced to prison. After a year in prison, Bishop Ford died on February 21, 1952.  Sr. Joan Marie confirmed his death when she was released the following September.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4587
title: Men and doctrine students at Maan Shui at Yangjiang, China, 1931.

description: This is a photograph of men and doctrine students at Maan Shui posing for a group photograph outside. The Chapel and school are in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4588
title: Children and water buffalo at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of three children and water buffalo. One child is riding on the back of the water buffalo while the two other children are on top of a small stone temple. "The doghouse on the left is a miniature pagoda. This shrine is simply an odd shaped stone or a tablet on sheet of paper with a god's name inscribed. Incense is burned in a vessel daily."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4589
title: Fr. Ford and students at St. Thomas' School at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of Fr. Ford [center, in front of back row] with the upper classes at St. Thomas' School. There are 31 Catholics, 20 of whom have been baptized since they entered the school. All of the students wear uniforms with caps.; Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bishop Ford was the first student to enter the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America.  He was ordained to the priesthood on December 5, 1917 and the following year he accompanied Fathers Price, Meyer and James E. Walsh to China. They began working in Yeungkong and the Kongmoon territory of South China. In 1925, Fr. Ford was assigned to the Kaying diocese. Ten years later, in 1935, Bishop James Anthony Walsh, founder of Maryknoll, consecrated Msgr. Francis Ford as the first Bishop of Kaying. He remained in China throughout World War II. In 1950 Bishop Ford was placed under arrest with his secretary Sr. Joan Marie, MM, placed on trial and sentenced to prison. After a year in prison, Bishop Ford died on February 21, 1952.  Sr. Joan Marie confirmed his death when she was released the following September.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4590
title: The blind and the elderly Maryknoll at Yangjiang, China, 1929.

description: This is a photograph of elderly people and blind girls at the Catholic Mission [Maryknoll]. The upkeep of this work was made possible by charity.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4591
title: Orphans at Yangjiang, China, 1948.

description: This is a photograph of five girls who were orphans cared for by Maryknoll. They are all wearing the same clothing. they stand in front of the mission at Yangjiang.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4592
title: Visiting graves at Yangjiang, China, 1934.

description: This is a photograph of Maryknollers and a language teacher visiting the graves of past Maryknollers. There are two graves which are marked with a large slab of concrete over the bed of the grave.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4593
title: Maryknoll Fathers at Jiangmen, China, 1931.

description: This is a photograph that "was taken to send to former Pastor Fr. Phil Taggart, but Fr. Phil died before the film was printed. Left to right, his first Curate Fr. Ruppert, second Curate Fr. Ashness, third Curate Fr. McDermott and fourth Curate Fr. Burke."; Rev. McDermott was born in Worcester, MA.  He entered Maryknoll in 1920 and was ordained in 1927.  He was assigned to Kongmoon, South China that year, where he remained until 1937, whereupon he returned to the U.S -- Born in Ireland, Fr. Burke came to this country in 1914. He entered Maryknoll in 1920. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 27, 1929 and that same year was assigned to Kongmoon China. In 1940 he was assigned to work among the Chinese in Cleveland, Ohio until 1943. He then went to Chicago where he again ministered to the Chinese. -- Born in Iowa, Fr. Ruppert came to Maryknoll in 1920 and was ordained to the priesthood on September 23, 1923.  He then was assigned to Kongmoon and Wuchow in 1926. He was the Society Superior in Wuchow in 1930. He returned to the United States in 1933 and worked on promotion for many years. He was also the Society Superior in Hawaii from 1944-1949.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4594
title: Fr. Paulhus with children at Yangjiang, China, 1924.

description: This is a photograph of Fr. Paulhus with a group of children posing in a doorway.; Rev. Paulhus was born in St. Hughes, P.Q., Canada.  He was ordained for Fall River, MA diocese in 1917, but was permitted by his bishop to join Maryknoll in 1920.  In 1922 he was assigned to Kongmoon, where he worked in the seminary.  He was expelled from China in 1951, and remained in the U.S. for the remainder of his life, which he spent chiefly teaching in Maryknoll's seminary.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4595
title: Fr. Smith with boys at Yangjiang, China, 1938.

description: This is a photograph of Fr. Smith [center] with a group of boys studying the doctrine.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4596
title: Fr. Paulhus with Latin students at Yangjiang, China, 1924.

description: This is a photograph of Fr. Paulhus with Latin students.; Rev. Paulhus was born in St. Hughes, P.Q., Canada.  He was ordained for Fall River, MA diocese in 1917, but was permitted by his bishop to join Maryknoll in 1920.  In 1922 he was assigned to Kongmoon, where he worked in the seminary.  He was expelled from China in 1951, and remained in the U.S. for the remainder of his life, which he spent chiefly teaching in Maryknoll's seminary.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4597
title: Fr. Burke with a child at Yangjiang, China, 1931.

description: This is a photograph of Fr. Burke posing with a young child in front of a tree. The child wears a hat and carries a purse.; Born in Ireland, Fr. Burke came to this country in 1914. He entered Maryknoll in 1920. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 27, 1929 and that same year was assigned to Kongmoon China. In 1940 he was assigned to work among the Chinese in Cleveland, Ohio until 1943. He then went to Chicago where he again ministered to the Chinese.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4598
title: Ordination of Fr. Simon Lei at Jiangmen, China, 1934.

description: This is a photograph of the ordination of Fr. Simon Lei. He makes his way from the altar carrying the cross with two altar boys carrying candles at his sides and three priests behind.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4599
title: Brothers John and Albert at Yangjiang, China, 1922.

description: This is a photograph of the Bros. John and Albert at Yangjiang. They are both wearing cassocks.; Born in Switzerland, Brother Albert entered Maryknoll in 1917 and was assigned to China in 1921. He took up his long mission career in Kongmoon and later in Hong Kong at the St. Louis School. He returned to Kongmoon in 1947. In 1950 he was arrested by the Communists, put on public trial and released three months later in Pakkai. In 1951 he was put on trial again and his compound was confiscated. Many of the buildings he erected throughout the China missions are monuments to his talents. In 1954, Br. Albert left Mainland China for Formosa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4600
title: Sister Dolores with orphans at Yangjiang, China, 1939.

description: This is a photograph of Sister Dolores teaching orphans to make rosaries.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4601
title: A Maryknoll Sister teaching orphans at Yangjiang, China, 1939.

description: This is a photograph of a Maryknoll Sister teaching two orphan girls to sew.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4616
title: Srs. Laurence and Barbara at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of Sisters Laurence and Barbara examining babies brought in by wet nurses.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4617
title: Maryknoll Sister recieves an abandoned baby at Yangjiang, China, 1939.

description: This is a photograph of a Chinese woman handing an abandoned baby to Sister Claudida Marie to care for. The Sister happily takes the baby.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4618
title: Our Lady of Lourdes school at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of a Maryknoll Sister overlooking the lessons being taught to a class of children at Our Lady of Lourdes school. The teacher writes on a board and the students sit quietly at their desks. They appear to be wearing a uniform and the girls all have their hair tied back into a single braid.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4619
title: Sister Dolorosa teaching orphans at Yangjiang, China, 1939.

description: This is a photograph of Sister Dolorosa teaching a class of orphans. The class consists of young girls who are dressed in uniform and all have short hair cuts. The children are seated two to a long wooden desk and read from their books.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4620
title: Blind girls at work at Yangjiang, China, 1933.

description: This is a photograph of Maryknoll Sisters teaching blind girls to make bamboo baskets which sell for $ .50 to $ .80 gold.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4621
title: Sr. Mary DeLourdes in dispensary at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of Sister Mary DeLourdes bandaging the leg of a boy who visited the dispensary.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4622
title: Sr. Richard at dispensary at Yangjiang, China, 1939.

description: This is a photograph of Sister Richard checking the wounded legs of a man at the dispensary. There are four other people around him.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4623
title: Maryknoll Sisters at dispensary at Jiangmen, China, 1947.

description: This is a photograph of two Maryknoll Sisters checking the eye of a young child while two bandaged women look on.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4624
title: Maryknoll Sisters at Yangjiang, China, 1930.

description: This is a photograph of [left to right] Srs. Dolorosa, Francis, Laurence, Rose and Clauide posing outdoors in front of trees.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4625
title: Maryknoll Sisters with elderly at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of Sister Rose and Sister Francis caring for the elderly at Yangjiang. The four who are seated in the front row are sewing.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4626
title: The entrance to the dispensary at Yangjiang, China, 1924.

description: This is a photograph of the Maryknoll Sister in charge of the dispensary at Yangjiang posing in the entrance way with children and Dr. Lee [back, right] who is a Catholic doctor who gave most of his time for free. "The characters mean: Sacred Heart Medicine Hall."
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4627
title: Sr. Francis with students at Yangjiang, China, 1924.

description: This is a photograph of Sister Francis with a group of school girls that she taught at Yangjiang. All of the girls wear the same uniform and hair style.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4628
title: Maryknoll Sisters with students at Yangjiang, China, 1924.

description: This is a photograph of Sister Magdalen and Sister Francis with school girls at Yangjiang. All of the girls wear the same uniform and hair stlye.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4629
title: Graduating class at Yangjiang, China, 1934.

description: This is a photograph of Sister Beatrice and Sister Dolorosa with the 1934 graduating class of the girl's school. The girls are all in uniform.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4630
title: Maryknoll Sisters travel to the mission at Yangjiang, China, 1924.

description: This is a photograph of Srs. Rose, Monica and DeLourdes traveling on a cart pulled by a water buffalo and driven by a local person. The Sisters stand behind the cart.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4631
title: The first Maryknoll Sisters travel to the mission at Yangjiang, China, 1922.

description: This is a photograph of the first Maryknoll Sisters to make the trip to Yangjiang to assist with the mission. They are seated around a table and reading books. Behind them are large piles of straw and baskets.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4632
title: Blind girls sewing at Yangjiang, China, 1939.

description: This is a photograph of a Maryknoll Sister sitting with a group of young blind girls who are sewing their own aprons.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4633
title: Blind and infirm children at Yangjiang, China, 1923.

description: This is a photograph of a Maryknoll Sisters caring for children "at the Yangjiang asylum for blind and infirm Chinese children. [In the Maryknoll vicariate apostolic of Kongmoon, South China.]"
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4634
title: A Chinese junk on it's way to Yangjiang, China, 1924

description: This is a photograph of a lone Chinese junk on it's way to Yangjiang from Hoingan [now Haiyan].
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m4635
title: The chapel at Jiangmen, China, 1935.

description: This is a photograph of the front view of the chapel at Jiangmen. It is constructed in a Chinese style with ornately decorated roof and windows.