Two views of a huge, modern bank building in Kaohysung, the southern most city in Taiwan. In one photo, the close-up view shows the primitive shack which stand alongside the modern bank building, reflecting the economic contrasts in the Republic of China (Taiwan). The view of the building is dated March 5, 1966 and was taken by Frank H. Epp on his Asian tour.
Negatives only (2). Negative used in CM 5-26-5 (2nd neg) shows Rev. H.J. Gerbrandt of Altona, observing a wreck where 6 children lost their lives in the Golden Ridge area of Fargo. In 21st neg. Frank H. Epp stands beside a wrecked car?
Frank Epp (right) speaks with Dr. Piter Lathuihamallo (left), a Christian Ethics professor & exec. member of the Indonesian Council of Churches & the National Assembly. Used in CM 14-42-7 showing only Dr. Lathuihamallo.
Used in CM 14-48-7; 2nd copy 12.5x9. Frank Epp (left) with Charoon Wichaidist (center), general sec. of Church of Christ in Thailand & Kyaw Than (right), East Asia Christian Cf. sec. in front of their offices. Asia tour, 1965.
Hualien, Taiwan, missionary nurse Helen Willms (at right) is in the central market shopping for groceries. Several vendors and a young girl on a bycycle all look at her. Dated March 5, 1966. Taken by Frank H. Epp on his Asian Tour and possibly related to 2010-14.551 & 2010-14.547.
Large corner building (possibly an apartment building) in an unidentified urban area in Vietnam (Saigon?). In front of it is a large sign with a long statement on it saying that the Vietnamese people are grateful for the mutual aid given to them by the friendly countries of the world. On the left part of the sign are the flags of all the countries giving aid to Vietnam. Taken by Frank H. Epp on his Asian Tour.
Two photos, probably taken by Frank H. Epp on his brief stay in Khon Khaen, Thailand during his tour of Southeast Asia. In one photo Leonard Siemens, head of the Colombo Plan, stands beside a huge statue, possibly in front of a temple. The 2nd photo is of an inside corridor which has interesting architectural details on either side. Siemens was on leave from the University of Manitoba setting up an agricultural university in Khon Khean, N. Thailand. See article in CM 14-45-7.
The Mennonite Christian Literature Centre in Hualien, Taiwan, which was the centre of Mennonite missions. It was located in a row of buildings (perhaps commercial). A man and a woman stand in front of the centre, perhaps the managers of it. Many bikes are parked in front of the buildings. It is dated March 5. 1966. Taken on Frank H. Epp's Asian Tour. Two copies of the photo, in the 2nd one with no writing on the back, the couple is seen more clearly. See CM 13-21-6 for another photo related to this centre.
Used in the CM 14-15-7. One of the villages of tribes people in the mountain area of Hualien which reflect poverty of which there seems to be no end. Simply built, frail looking huts are in the background and children in the foreground. Taken on Frank H. Epp's Asian Tour.
One story building with a van parked near it, possibly the same van as in 2010-14.553. The building probably belonged to one of the hospitals which Frank H. Epp visited in Taiwan on his Asian Tour.
Used in CM 14-16-3. Pastor and Mrs. Chen Chin-chang stand in front of the meeting place of the Ta Tung Mennonite Church in Tapei, Republic of China (Taiwan). Taken by Frank H. Epp on his Asian tour.
Several men eat at a small table where a young woman serves soup and drinks, possibly located in an outdoor market. Taken by Frank H. Epp on his Asian Tour to Taiwan in early March and could be related to 2010-14.546 & 547, Epp's photos of nurse Helen Wilms at an outdoor market. Or, Epp could have taken it in Vietnam since his Report of his tour states he visited a market in Vietnam on March 9.
Sue Martens, director of the Nursing School in Hualien, Taiwan, stands in front of the hospital building in her nurses uniform. Dated March 5, 1966. Taken on Frank H. Epp's Asian Tour.
Used in the CM 14-15-7. The Middle School built at Hualien, Taiwan with the help of US aid, receives children whose parents can afford to pay tuition from Taiwanese and tribes people in the area. It is a 3 storey building. Taken on Frank H. Epp's Asian Tour.