Dr. Juliet Chisholm and China: Erchless and Its Inhabitants: Oakville Images

Erchless and Its Inhabitants

Dr. Juliet Chisholm and China

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Introduction Erchless Estate Colonel William Chisholm (1788-1842)Robert Kerr Chisholm Flora Matilda (Lewis) Chisholm (1835-1918)Allan Stuart Chisholm (1866-1918)Mount Vernon Emelda Beeler Chisholm (1873-1951)John A. Chisholm Hazel Chisholm Hart Mathews (1897-1978)Grace Juliet Chisholm Turney (1902-1964)The animal inhabitants of Erchless

Juliet Chisholm's graduation picture from medical school Image Details

Juliet Chisholm was creative, innovative and an adventurer. Juliet was an artist for many years--she studied and actively pursued a career as an artist in Paris. It was only after having lived in France, and getting married, that she changed careers and studied medicine at McGill University, earning her M.D. in 1940. Juliet went on to serve as a captain overseas during World War II and later in China with the United Nations..

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Juliet Chisholm in Hunan, China Image Details

Juliet was in China for a period of two to three years. While she was there, apart from actively using her medical knowledge, she also made sure that she captured the energy, life and character of China through the most accessible medium she had—photography. The following photographs were all taken by Juliet while she was in China. They embody her artistic spirit, while ensuring that the reality of the situation that the Chinese people lived in was captured..

Asian man eating noodles Image Details

Chinese children Image Details

Sikh officer Image Details

Juliet Chisholm standing with friend Image Details

Sailboat on the Yangtze River Image Details

People exiting the grounds of a building Image Details

Chinese people taking the train on a rainy day Image Details

Juliet Chisholm correspondence Image Details

Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario
September 23, 1946

Dr. Juliet Chisholm
370 Soochow Road
Shanghai, China

Dear Doctor Chisholm:

I was extremely happy to hear from you and to have your interesting record of the serious situation as it exists in China today. I have recently had two letters from one of my former internes, Dr. Du Swun Deh, of the University Hospital, Chengtu, Szechwan. I have told him that you are in Shenghai and if you would have an opportunity I wish you would look him up. I know that he is a long way from Shanghai, but you might in the course of your travels be sent to that province.

Everyone was very interested in seeing your letter and we were so glad to hear from you. The work is now progressing in a most satisfactory manner here. Both Ebbs and Silverthorne are now 100 percent full-time, with about five or six others part-time and the work is on a higher level than ever. I'd be glad to hear from you at any time and will look forward to seeing you on your return.

With best wishes and kind regards,

Yours sincerely,
Alan Brown, M.D.
Physician-in-Chief