American Minister Conger, Peking, China
Creation: 1901
Ambassador Edwin H. Conger and his family, with civilians from eleven western diplomatic legations and over 2,500 Chinese Christians were besieged in the embassy district for 54 days in summer 1900. Protesting against western Christian intrusions in their country, the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists (Boxers) fought with the Qing Empress and an estimated 40,000 Manchu troops to remove foreigners. Conger lived, though like many, suffered long-term health effects from their experiences.
Title
American Minister Conger, Peking, China
Date
Creation: 1901
Description
Ambassador Edwin H. Conger and his family, with civilians from eleven western diplomatic legations and over 2,500 Chinese Christians were besieged in the embassy district for 54 days in summer 1900. Protesting against western Christian intrusions in their country, the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists (Boxers) fought with the Qing Empress and an estimated 40,000 Manchu troops to remove foreigners. Conger lived, though like many, suffered long-term health effects from their experiences.
Rights
Public Domain
Format
Stereographs
Source
MSS0546, Bets Ramsey Collection
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Collection
Citation
“American Minister Conger, Peking, China,” Gallery, accessed August 24, 2026, https://gallery.library.vanderbilt.edu/items/show/815.