Esther B. Howe collection, 1894-1933

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Creators:: Howe, Esther B.
Abstract:: Imperial Chinese decoration of the Order of the Double Dragon; description and designs of the decoration; and autographed photographs of Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover.
Extent:: 1 oversize box, 1 envelope, 1 oversize folder (0.5 Linear Feet)
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Esther B. Howe collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Imperial Chinese decoration of the Order of the Double Dragon; description and designs of the decoration; and autographed photographs of Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1970.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: Medals
Decoration and ornament -- China
Pictorial works
Names:: Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Hoover, Lou Henry, 1874-1944
Howe, Esther B.

Access and use

Restrictions:: Box 1 may only be viewed under supervision of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
Terms of access:: For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Esther B. Howe collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US