Pih-Chang, Kathleen Anuei, 1903-1991 (Person)

SummaryDr Kathleen (Kay) Pih-Chang was born in China in 1903.

She came to New Zealand in 1930 with missionary Margaret Reid, of Dunedin, after being seriously unwell. The Governor General, Lord Plunket, had granted permission for her to live in New Zealand and had thereafter shown an interest in her welfare. She was named Kathleen after his daughter.

Kay went on to become the first Chinese Woman graduate of Otago Medical School, in 1929.

She devoted her life to practising and teaching medicine in China, Singapore and Hong Kong.

She married K. S. Francis Chang, Ph.D. (Chang Kwang So) in 1938.

Kay and her husband retired to Sherwood Street, Ōtūmoetai, in 1969, where they planted 100 trees, built a moon gate and laid out a Chinese garden.SourcesBay of Plenty Times. (1991, March 2). Doctor served ChinaBay of Plenty Times. (1990, April 14). Missionary returns gift of lifeBay of Plenty Times. (1978, April 14, p 9). Former professor dies in Tauranga.Bay of Plenty Times. (1991, February 25, p 5) Death Notices.Otago Daily Times. (1991, February 27, p 10) ObituaryBay of Plenty Times. (1978, April 18?). Former professor dies in Tauranga.Bay of Plenty Times. (1987, October 13). Gathering of the girls.Home away from home - Life stories of Chinese Women in New Zealand » Ip, Manying (1990, Auckland, N.Z. : New Women's Press)Timescan. (1986, May 13, p 49) Peaceful Lifestyle was hard earned

Kathleen Pih-Chang, 1929. Image MS-1537/690 courtesy Hocken Collections.

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Also Known asPih Zhen-WahDate of Birth1903Place of BirthChinaDate of Death1991Place of DeathTaurangaOccupationMedical Practitioner

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PartnerChang, Dr. K. S. Francis (d. 14/04/1978)Date Married1929

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Pih-Chang, Kathleen Anuei, 1903-1991 (Person)