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English Language Schoolbooks

 Sub-Series — Box: 38

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains Chinese and English language printed matter, mostly books, as well as brochures, magazines, newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets, programs, schoolbooks, travel ephemera, and yearbooks.

Chinese language books are organized by format as modern or traditionally bound, and thereunder by topic. The majority, particularly of traditionally bound books, was most likely collected by Sam Chang. Widely read in Chinese classics, he was also interested in contemporary Chinese and Western political philosophy and literature. A significant sub-group of books related to medicine reflect his training in herbal medicine and brief career as a Chinese herbalist in the United States. Also of note are a set of training materials for the police department in Guangdong.

English language books are organized by format, and thereunder by topic. The majority was most likely collected by Tennyson Chang and bear his ex libris. Topics include English literature, Chinese and United States history, politics, and law, as well as special interests in photography in opera. Also contained here are general academic texts, including schoolbooks bearing the name of Xi-en Ying, Tennyson’s wife.

Dates

  • 1911 - 1986
  • Majority of material found within 1911 - 1956

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers and to the public for access. Please contact the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 43.46 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Chinese

Repository Details

Part of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California Repository

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