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Nitobe, Mary Patterson Elkinton, 1857-1938

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Esther A. and Lloyd Balderston papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1185
Abstract

Materials documenting the life of Esther Balderston Jones during her time as a missionary in Japan (1914-1924) and from her father, Lloyd Balderston, about family history and geneology.

Dates: 1885-1961

Elkinton Family Pictures

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-060
Abstract

This collection consists of 15 boxes of photograph albums, black and white photographs, negatives, portraits, and loose photographs, dating from approximately 1856-1987. It includes images of the Elkinton, Bucknell, Grove, and Dunham families.

Dates: 1856 - 1987

Inazo Nitobe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-107
Abstract Inazo Nitobe (1862-1933) was a Japanese Quaker diplomat, agriculturist, and educator who sought to act as an emissary of understanding between Japan and Western nations. He was born in Morioka, Japan, in the waning days of feudal Japan and became a Christian during his studies in Sapporo. He was further educated at Tokyo University and in 1884 became one of the first Japanese students to study in the United States. He joined the Society of Friends in 1886, and in 1891, he married Mary...
Dates: 1890-1991

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Quakers -- Japan 2
Cuba 1
Germany 1
Hawaii 1
International relations 1