Guide to the Robert B. Jay Collection
Special Collections & Archives
University Library
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8326
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives
Title: Robert B. Jay Collection
Creator:
Jay, Robert B.
Identifier/Call Number: OCH.RBJ
Extent:
0.69 linear feet
Extent:
5.5 Gigabytes
Date (inclusive): 1937-2001
Abstract: The
Robert B. Jay
Collection
consists of photographs, maps, correspondence, and research materials
collected by Jay related to World War II-era China. Of particular note is a toy Chinese
Yo-Yo and original photographic prints possibly depicting the Tientsin flood of
1939.
Language of Material: English,
Uighur; Uyghur,
Chinese
Biographical Information:
Robert B. Jay was a U.S. Marine stationed in China during World War II.
Scope and Contents
The
Robert B. Jay Collection documents some of the research
Jay conducted on various topics related to WWII-era China, including the Hempel Family who
ran a butchery and restaurant in Peking [present day Beijing]. The Hempel's shop was
frequented by U.S. Marines who called themselves "Knights of the Round Table," named so for
the round table they would gather around in the back of the shop. Other research topics
include Catholicism and Catholic landmarks in China; Chinese traditions; U.S. Marine service
in China; Chinese cities such as Tientsin [present day Tianjin], Peking/Peiping [Beijing],
and Shanghai; the Boxer Rebellion; and Israel Epstein, an Old China Hand. The materials
include reproductions of maps, research articles, correspondence, and photographic prints.
Of particular note are Rashed's Pictures, possibility depicting the Tientsin flood of 1939,
with captions on the back written in Uighur and English.
Also included in the collection are two video recordings of a China Marine Reunion Tour of
Mainland China recorded in 1990 and a bamboo or wooden Chinese Yo-Yo, known as a diabolo in
other cultures.
The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use:
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of
this collection has been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright
status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected
by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the
written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any
use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Robert B. Jay, 05/05/2016.
Preferred Citation:
For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual,
or see the
Citing Archival Materials
guide.
Processing Information:
Christine Hertzel and Tiffney Sanford, 2016
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Maps
Documents
Photographs
Box 1, Folder 1
Catholicism in China and Chinese Traditions,
1974, 1982-1987
Box 1, Folder 2
China and Marines,
1937-1938, 1980-1994
Box 1, Folder 4
Israel Epstein,
1990, 1996
Box 1, Folder 5
Rashed's Pictures, Photographic Prints,
ca. 1939
Box 1, Folder 6
Tientsin, Photographic Prints,
1996
Box 2, Item 1
Chinese Yo-Yo with Sticks
Digital Folder
China Marine Reunion Tour Mainland China Videos,
1990 April 9-21
Folder 1
Peking/Peiping Map Reproductions
