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William Ashmore Papers, undated
1 boxNewspaper articles on and letter from China.
Edward Sacket Elliott Papers, 1905-1950
23 boxesIncludes letters from China, 1905-1908; also, correspondence, lecture materials relating to religious education, books, articles, and pamphlets.
Peter deDaehn Papers, 1900-1969
79 itemsdeDaehn's account books for the years 1900 through 1969 contain detailed records of daily household expenditures, including everything from doctor, laundry and grocery bills to transportation and the theatre. Correspondence consists of letters from Alexander deDaehn to his mother describing his social life in St. Petersburg and travels through Russia in 1903. Typed copies of Alexander's letters written in 1904 give an account of his experiences and observations as a Russian soldier in China.
Arthur J. Allen letters, 1938-1954
1 linear feetThe letters, usually lengthy, from all the Allens to friends and relatives in the United States deal with the social, cultural and political conditions in China, as well as with the Allen's ministerial activites.
Dmitrii Ivanovich Abrikosov Papers, 1910-1950
2 itemsAbrikosov's memoirs (ca. 550p.) cover his childhood and school days, and his diplomatic service in England, China, and Japan. The first part of these memoirs (up to 1925) has been published as Revelations of a Russian Diplomat. The other manuscript is a diary of Abrikosov's trip through Mongolia to Peking, in June and July 1910, addressed to his father (77p.).
William Henry Donald letters, 1924-1948, bulk 1924-1946
0.25 Linear FeetEdward Abbott papers, 1899
0.5 linear feetThe diary is a detailed account of Abbott's trip from Sydney, Australia to the Philippines, Hong Kong, Macao, China and Japan. There are numerous pen-and-ink sketches of landscape, architecture, historical sites, and inhabitants, and maps, some in water color. Pasted in the volume are memorabilia such as menus, hotel brochures, postcards, photographs, clippings, calling cards, etc. Of special interest are his accounts of the various native Christian communities he visited. Following the text there is a name index. In addition to the volume there are some related letters, documents, memorabilia and published maps.
Henry DeWitt Barnett papers, 1917-1982
13.5 linear feetWan-go H.C. Weng film collection, circa 1938-1991, bulk 1948-1980
50 Linear FeetThe Wan-go H.C. Weng film collection (翁萬戈影視收藏) consists of motion picture film materials from the collection of Weng Wango (1918-2020), the noted art historian, art collector, and filmmaker. The collection consists of approximately 739 individual film elements, almost all 16mm, dating from circa 1944 to 1980. In addition to the 16mm film, there are three 35mm films and 28 1/4-inch open-reel audiotapes. The materials in the collection primarily relate to films produced by Weng, including series of films on Chinese history, Chinese cities and towns, and Chinese art. The collection also includes materials were collected by Weng but were, presumably, owned by him or his production company. Included in the collection are a wide variety of different types of film elements, including original film, master picture and sound elements, projection prints, work prints, trims, and outs. While some of Weng's films have been made available through various avenues, including the educational film distribution circuit, DVDs, and online, this is almost certainly the most complete collection of Weng's work, containing master and original materials for many of his films.
Morton H. Fried papers, 1945-1996, bulk 1961-1986
11 Linear FeetThe collection consists of published works and writings, including drafts, articles and reprints, drafts for "Halls of the Ancestors", field notes and research, lectures, papers presented and miscellaneous reports as well as correspondence and reports from his travels.