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Lingnan from the North, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Right before the armistice, the Japanese were poised to advance into the Taitsuen area. Mr Szto Wai wrote, 'We were instructed to evacuate northern…

Lingnan from the East, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The Union Theological College became affiliated with Lingnan University in 1929. It was relocated to Taitsuen as well during the war.

Swasey Hall and Other Buildings, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The Lingnan students gave more than a dozen drama performances in Swasey Hall. Two or three major concerts were also held here. This was also the…

Library, Guest House, Science Hall, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

I strolled up to the library, a veritable treasure trove of knowledge. Everyone there is engrossed and quiet, making the best use of time. Students…

Middle School, Renovated, 1944, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Old Middle School, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Around 2,000 took the entrance examinations but when term started, we admitted only 300 students, some from the University of Hong Kong.

Agriculture College, 1944, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The relocated College of Agriculture was at Pingshek, north of Taitsuen.

Dining Room, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

Mr Szto Wai wrote on the back of this sketch, 'This is the archetype of all the buildings'.

Blackstone Lodge, Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The original 1914 Blackstone Lodge was built for Dean Chung Wing-kwong (Dr). Mr Szto Wai sketched this painting from memory, highlighting its…

Graybill Hall [Lingtaitsuen], Szto, Wai (Chinese, 1899-1961) = 司徒衛 (Chinese, 1899-1961)

The new buildings on the Taitsuen campus were named after buildings on the Canton campus and constructed to reflect the architectural features of the…

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