Gohstand (Robert) Shanghai Tourist Postcards and Ephemera, ca. 1991-2004

Summary

Title:

Robert Gohstand Shanghai Tourist Postcards and Ephemera

Dates:

ca. 1991-2004

Creators:

Gohstand, Bob

Abstract:

The Robert Gohstand Shanghai Tourist Postcards and Ephemera contains postcards and other travel ephemera collected by Robert Gohstand for inclusion in the Old China Hands Archives. Although the postcards and ephemera were created in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, many of the images printed on the postcards document places and people from early 20th century China, including World War II. Most items relate to Shanghai, although there are also references to Harbin and Peking [Beijing].

Extent:

1 linear foot

Language:

English , Chinese.

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Background

Scope and content:

The Robert Gohstand Shanghai Tourist Postcards and Ephemera contains postcards and other travel ephemera collected by Robert Gohstand for inclusion in the Old China Hands Archives. Although the postcards and ephemera were created in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, many of the images printed on the postcards document places and people from early 20th century China, including World War II. A small number of advertising postcards include contemporary images. Most items relate to Shanghai. In addition to postcards, there is also a deck of cards, two maps, and two pamphlets. The pamphlet on Japanese Army Unit 731 war crimes in China was purchased in Shanghai, but also discusses Harbin and Peking [Beijing]. Folders are arranged alphabetically by title.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Ephemera
Maps
Photographs

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-10-03 10:54:17 -0700 .

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge.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.

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Location of this collection:

California State University, Northridge, Old China Hands Archives

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330, US

Contact:

(818) 677-4594

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