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J. Passmore Elkinton lantern slides

 Collection — othertype: PA-197
Identifier: SFHL-PA-197

Scope and Contents

This collection contains lantern slides from J. Passmore's time in Japan. The slides are in color and depict various sites and scenes in Japan. Elkinton probably used the slides to share his time in Japan with Friends at home.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900 - 1960

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is available for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

J. (Joseph) Passmore Elkinton was active in the Society of Friends in the Midwest and traveled to Japan and China on religious visits. His sister, Mary Passmore Elkinton, married the Japanese diplomat, Dr. Inazo Nitobe, in 1891.

Extent

.2 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

J. (Joseph) Passmore Elkinton was active in the Society of Friends in the Midwest and traveled to Japan and China on religious visits. His sister, Mary Passmore Elkinton, married the Japanese diplomat, Dr. Inazo Nitobe, in 1891. This collection contains lantern slides from J. Passmore's time in Japan.

Related Materials

This collection is related to RG5/037: Elkinton family papers.

Author
Zoe Peyton Jones
Date
2018
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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