Blank Stationary
file194-?8
This file consists of 2 blank envelopes, 1 bag of tags, and 1 piece of blank stationary.
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Show combined contentsCollected Publications
file1926-19793
This file consists of materials not written by Pilon or addressed directly to her. It seems that Pilon collected them from local circulation. The materials include: - "The Colossal Conceit of Missionaries," a 16-page pamphlet by Leslie G. Kilborn - "Statement …
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Collection of Chinese Currency
file1947, 19499
This file consists of several denominations of Chinese Golden Yuan, printed in 1947 and 1949 (out of circulation today). The denominations are 1, 500, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000, and 500,000.
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Correspondence
file1946-19501
This file consists of correspondence by and to Pilon, exchanged during her travels in China. There are multiple lengthy letters from Pilon describing her experiences in China. The file also contains a letter from Doramma Nelli which included two lace doilies. …
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Ideas
file194-?5
This file consists of the contents of a folder marked "Ideas." The materials are a mixture of correspondence, poetry, unused stationary, and a copy of the "Report of the Leper Hospital of the West China Union University College of Medicine and Dentistry 1947."
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Mongolian Folk Lore
fileJanuary 19267
This file consists of one copy of the book "Mongolian Folk Lore." translated by T. Attree in January 1926, in Tienstin. N. China.
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Passports
fileca. 1947, 195-?6
This file consists of one complete Canadian passport (expired 1952) and the photo page of a separate Canadian passport (expired 1964), both in Pilon's name.
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Personal Writing
file1946-19534
This file consists of 5 essays written by Pilon, as well as a draft of one of the essays. Essay titles: 1. "So you have never been to a Chinese play?!" (first line of apparently untitled essay) (draft copy included) 2. "Superficially Civilized Hua Si Pa" 3. "S…
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Stamp Collection
file194-?10
This file consists of 18 stamps from the National Central China Post. 10 stamps for 500,000 yuan : purple 4 stamps for 10,000 yuan : green 2 stamps for 10,000 yuan : red 2 stamps for 10,000 yuan: blue and red
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Seated Buddhist monks
itemc. 1948a033058
Image depicts four seated men wearing regalia that indicates they are probably Tibetian Buddist monks. They sit on the ground outside a building that may be a monastery or temple.
Tibetan Building
itemc. 1948a033048
Image depicts a large Tibetan building, possibly a temple or a monastery. Traditional Tibetan architectural features visible here include a structure with multiple windows to let in sunlight and a flat roof to preserve heat. These dwellings are often construct…
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Tibetan building from a distance
itemc. 1948a033049
Image depicts another view of the possibly religious structure depicted in item a033049. In addition to the architectural details noted earlier (many windows, flat roof, structure comprised of wood, earth, stone, and cement) this view depicts a prayer wheel, a…
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Tibetian Buddhist monks
itemc. 1948a033059
Image depicts several men wearing robes that suggest they are Tibetian Buddhist monks. They are standing in a courtyard outside a large building and may be dancing.
Tibetian Buddhist monks dancing
itemc. 1948a033060
Image depicts several men, dressed in what appear to be Buddhist robes, dancing in a courtyard outside a large building. They carry scarves, which appear to be a part of this dance.
Tibetian dance, distant view
itemc. 1948a033055
Image depicts individuals dancing next to a large building that may be a Tibetian monastery or temple. The dancers wear regalia and carry scarves and may be performing the Black Hat dance.
Tibetian dancing
itemc. 1948a033054
Image depicts another view of dancing what may be the Black Hat Dance in front of a building that may be a Buddhist monastery or temple. Also visible are some large drums, which may be played for this dance.
Tibetian dancing
itemc. 1948a033056
Image depicts a distant view of several individuals dancing what may be the Black Hat Dance in front of a building that may be a Tibetian Buddhist monastery or temple.
Tibetian dancing, side view
itemc. 1948a033057
Image depicts several individuals dressed in regalia dancing what may be the Black Hat dance. Also visible on the left side of the print are several seated men wearing what may be Buddhist monk's robes. This dance is taking place outside a large building that …
Tibetian pendants and belt
itemc. 1948a033050
Image depicts several individuals wearing pendants and a belt. These items may have religious significance. See also item a033051.
Tibetian women
itemc. 1948a033052
Image depicts several Tibetian women seated, probably on the ground or a hillside. The women wear traditional chubas, and one woman, seated center right, wears a striped apron signifying that she is married.