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TitlePortrait of William Elliot Griffis in later life

Date Created1900

DescriptionGriffis departed from Japan in 1874, and did not return until in 1926. He returned to Japan as an honored guest with his wife, Frances. At this time he was decorated with the Order of the Rising Sun...

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TitlePostcard with group portrait photograph, [ca. 1900]

Date Created1900

DescriptionNo content, a new postcard with a photo on the front.

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TitleLetter to William Elliot Griffis, February 4, 1890

Date Created1890-02-04

DescriptionEncloses photographs at Griffis' request (content unknown, taken by Japanese photographer). Includes detail about merchants closing their doors to drive out Japanese and Chinese merchants.

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TitleLetter to William Elliot Griffis, [ca. 1900]

Date Created1900

DescriptionAsks if Griffis can go to the Tabernacle together during his Sabbath.

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TitleLetter on stationery of Korean Consulate General in New York to William Elliot Griffis, June 27, 1898

Date Created1898-06-27

DescriptionThanks Griffis for the letter congratulating the new organization, the American Asiatic Association.

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TitleWilliam Elliot Griffis’s chemistry laboratory in Japan

Date Created1871

DescriptionThe chemistry lab in Fukui, which was designed by William E. Griffis to teach Western science. He equipped the lab with materials imported from the United States and Yokohama.

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TitlePortrait of William Elliot Griffis, Rutges College, Class of 1869

Date Created1869

DescriptionWilliam Elliot Griffis graduated from Rutgers College in 1869. During his time at Rutgers, he tutored some of the first Japanese students to come to the United States. In 1871, he accepted a job...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877), Meiji period (1868-1912)

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TitleWestern-style house built for William Elliot Griffis in Fukui

Date Created1871

DescriptionWestern-style houses in Fukui that were built for foreign teachers of Meishinkan (明新館) domain school. The one on the left was built for William E. Griffis and was completed in September of 1871.

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TitlePortrait of William Elliot Griffis and his wife, Sarah Frances King, in traditional Japanese attire

Date Created1926-1927

DescriptionWilliam E. Griffis and his second wife, Sarah Frances King during their return visit to Japan in 1926-1927.

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TitleLetter from William V. Daniel to William Elliot Griffis, July 11, 1895

Date Created1895-07-11

DescriptionThanks Griffis for sending a ticket to Korea & the Koreans lecture.