{"value"=>"<p>Gertrude Emerson Sen, 1890-1982, was an expert on Asian culture and society, and a founding member of the Society of Women Geographers. She taught English in Japan for several years, and was published in several magazines during that time. She then returned to the U.S. to become the editor of \"Asia\" magazine. She eventually moved to India, where she met her husband, Basiswar (Boshi) Sen, a well known scientist, in 1932. She wrote two books, <span class=\"title\">Voiceless India</span> (1944) and <span class=\"title\">Pageant of India's Histor</span>y (1948)) and resided in India for the remainder of her life.</p>"}
{"value"=>"<p>This series contains correspondence and writings by Gertrude, and memorabilia. A portion of the correspondence is written on Japanese scroll paper and covers the years 1913-1918, when Gertrude was living in Japan and working as a journalist. She writes extensively about Japanese culture and the general atmosphere of life in Japan, including traditional gardening, religious festivals, and social life. She also writes of her work as a journalist. The later correspondence is mostly from India, and Gertrude talks about family matters, her and Boshi's life in India, and several health issues later in their lives. There is also a set of correspondence with Gwendolyn Penniman, a friend of Gertrude's.</p> <p>The writings section of the series contains numerous articles written by Gertrude, which were published in several magazines, mostly Asia Magazine. The articles cover topics which concern life in several parts of East Asia and India, Africa, and the Middle East. The memorabilia contains a Christmas card from Gertrude and her friend and coworker Elsie. There are records from her work at Asia Magazine, and a newspaper clipping about her writing. There is also a compilation of nice things people sent or said to her after Boshi's death and a magazine article in Span about Gertrude's life and career, and the impact of her death on India.</p>"}