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Connecting Past Present & Future
"Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations; ask your father and he will show you; your elders, and they will tell you." Deut. 32:7
Wounded being taken to hospital after the aerial bombing of Canton [Guangzhou] South China, c.1938.
"The China Incident" :
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To coincide with ANZAC Day, our Autumn photo gallery, "The China Incident", takes a varied look at the war between Nationalist China and Imperial Japan. Observed mainly by our Missionaries on the field, the gallery covers the period from the late 1930's through to 1945 when victory was declared. Information on other photo galleries appears below.
The Presbyterian Archives Collections :
The collections held in the Archives Research Centre are from The General Assembly, General Assembly Committees, Foreign, Home and Maori Missions, Local and National Presbyterian Women's and Youth organizations, Parishes and Presbyteries from around New Zealand, particularly from Otago and Southland, Knox College, Knox Theological Hall and School of Ministry, the Presbyterian Synod of Otago and Southland, the Otago Foundation Trust Board, and the personal papers of Ministers and prominent Presbyterian Laymen and Women from throughout New Zealand. We also hold a large collection of Photographs, Cine film, Lantern slides, Slides, Audio/Video tapes and Plans.
Current, Past & Future Photo Galleries :
Our quarterly Photo Gallery features themed images from our varied collections.
- Spring Gallery 2007 : "A Tour of Old Canton" - This gallery takes us on an historic tour of old Canton [now known as Guangzhou] in China, using a map and old images. To view, click HERE.
- Summer Gallery 2007-2008 : "Summer Days are Camping Days" - a look at activities undertaken during 100 years of the very popular Bible Class Union annual Summer and Easter camps. To view, click HERE.
- Autumn Gallery 2008 : "The China Incident" - This gallery takes a varied look at the war between Nationalist China and Imperial Japan, as observed mainly by our Missionaries on the field, and covering the period from the late 1930's through to 1945 when victory was declared. To view, click HERE.
- Winter Gallery 2008 : "A Lantern Slide Tour of the Holy Land" - This gallery will feature some fascinating and historic old images taken in the Holy Land during the late 19th and very early 20th century, together with some relevant Biblical quotes.
- Spring Gallery 2008 : "Punjab Partners" - This gallery commemorates the establishment of our Mission work in the Punjab area of North India and a centenary of continuing Christian witness. Since 1953, our work in the Punjab has been under the direction of the Church of North India.
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