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Walter and Ruth Marie Taylor Papers, 1923-1954

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Abstract Or Scope: Letters, writings, and photographs document the life and work of Walter Taylor as an Episcopal missionary architect based in Wuhan, Central China from 1923 to 1927. Taylor's long distance courtship of his future wife Ruth Marie Smith, her eventual voyage to China to marry him in 1926, and their life in China during a politically turbulent time are well documented.

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Acknowledges receipt of Ruth Marie's Christmas card in June 1925 with happy recollections of their meeting in England; writes of his travels, work, and mission life; by May 1926 has proposed marriage; includes copies of Walter's letters to/from Bishop Roots regarding his proposal, 1925 June-1926 May Box 1, Folder 11

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Album pages and mounted photographs of buildings designed by Walter Taylor and other scenes, 1924-1926, no date Box OV1

Buildings depicted include St. Andrew's Church and Gymnasium of Boone College, Central China University, Wuchang; Holy Trinity Church, Tokyo. Mounted brochure for "Walter A. Taylor A.I.A. Architect" lists projects for which Taylor served as architect, associated architect, or consultant.

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Biographical documentation, including account of romance of Walter Taylor and Ruth Marie Smith written by son Kenneth Warwick Taylor, newspaper clippings, cables, letter regarding marriage certificate, wedding invitation, lists of names, 1926, no date Box 2, Folder 26

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