JOURNAL ARTICLE
Minnie's Marker.
Published In: Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, 2026, v. 119, n. 1. P. 44 1 of 3
Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3
Authored By: Furry, William 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on Wilhelmina "Minnie" Vautrin, an American educator and missionary who saved approximately ten thousand women during the 1937 Nanjing Massacre by sheltering them at Ginling College in China. Despite being ordered to evacuate, Vautrin remained in Nanjing, witnessing the atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers, which deeply affected her until her death in 1941. Her diaries were later published, and in 2023, the Illinois State Historical Society (ISHS) unveiled a historical marker in her hometown of Secor, Illinois, honoring her legacy. This marker, supported by international collaboration including the Chinese consulate, symbolizes a unique cultural connection and recognition of Vautrin’s humanitarian efforts during World War II. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society. 2026/03, Vol. 119, Issue 1, p44
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Biography
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:1522-1067
- DOI:10.5406/23283335.119.1.11
- Accession Number:192456746
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