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The change of the name of Canton Christian College to Lingnan University by the Trustees of Lingnan University in New York

Three people in academic robes and mortar boards holding rolled papers

First class of graduates from the College of Arts and Science

Group photograph of people standing and sitting in rows

All faculty and staff of Lingnan University, 1914-1915

Eighteen people standing and sitting in three rows

1903-1904 Class at Canton Christian College

Students standing and sitting in a classroom, with another person standing in front of them with a globe

Early Lingnan students attending a geography class

Photograph of buildings across a large grassy courtyard

Permanent school buildings of Lingnan University

This campus view shows, from the left, Third Dormitory of Middle School, First Dormitory of Middle School, Martin Hall, Grant Hall, Jackson Lodge, Blackstone Lodge, McCormick Lodge No. 2, Swasey Hall, and Second Dormitory of Middle School.

Long one story brick building, with two people standing outside

Lingnan Hospital of Canton Christian College

Three story building with people in light colored clothing standing along the balconies on all three stories

Classrooms in Martin Hall

As the first permanent building of Canton Christian College, Martin Hall was used as a classroom building as well as middle school and primary school at the same time.

Wooden buildings connected by covered walkways

Log cabins of Canton Christian College

These log cabins were the only two campus buildings used as a multipurpose compound for classrooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms.

Photograph of a field with a river and a mountain in the background

The Kangle Garden at the Bank of the Pearl River

The Honlok campus of the Lingnan University was located near the Kangle Garden.

Eight people sitting in a semicircle around a desk

Administrative meeting at the president’s office

Andrew Happer in a suit with a large beard

Andrew Happer, the founder of Canton Christian College

Petition written by the Guangdong gentry in Chinese with an English translation

Petition to the Board of Lingnan Trustees

This petition was written by the Guangdong gentry, led by Li Hongzhang, to the Board of Lingnan Trustees for the purpose of requesting the establishment of Canton Christian College in Guangzhou

Lots of wooden benches under a high roof

Examination House during the Qing Dynasty

Origins of Lingnan University

This draft shows a short history of Lingnan University and its photos.

Modern Education in Guangdong and Lingnan University

In addition to a short summary of history of Lingnan University, this history book includes large numbers of photos of the education system of the late Qing Dynasty and Lingnan University from the late 19the century to 1930s.

Lingnan University: A Short History Based Primarily on the Records of the University’s American Trustees

This history book is a comprehensive work on documenting the origins, foundation, development, and closing of Lingnan University in Guangzhou from the late 19th century to 1950.