Philip Shen Material

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2024

Descriptive Summary

Title: Philip Shen Material

Dates: 1931-2004

Collection Number: CFT00159

Creator/Collector: Shen, Philip (1931-2004)

Extent: 31 Boxes, 22.05 linear feet

Repository: Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Pasadena, California 91182

Abstract: Dr. Philip Shen (b. June 17, 1931- d. August 5, 2004) was Professor of Religion and Philosophy and Dean of the University of Hong Kong (China). Dr. Shen worked as the consultant of the Chinese (HK) Origami Society since 1991. His origami work was exhibited in the United Kingdom, United States, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. He also wrote and taught on the subject. The Philip Shen collection contains artistic works, clippings, diaries, correspondence, and audio/visual material. Records include research notes and instruction materials from his employment at the University of Hong Kong. A large portion of the collection consists of Dr. Shen's origami and related writings.

Language of Material: English

Access

Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.

Publication Rights

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Philip Shen Material. Collection Number: CFT00159. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Acquisition Information

The gift of Mrs. Shen and son Kairos Shen

Scope and Content of Collection

Dr. Philip Shen (b. June 17, 1931- d. August 5, 2004) was Professor of Religion and Philosophy and Dean of the University of Hong Kong (China). Dr. Shen worked as the consultant of the Chinese (HK) Origami Society since 1991. His origami work was exhibited in the United Kingdom, United States, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. He also wrote and taught on the subject. The Philip Shen collection contains artistic works, clippings, diaries, correspondence, and audio/visual material. Records include research notes and instruction materials from his employment at the University of Hong Kong. A large portion of the collection consists of Dr. Shen's origami and related writings.

Indexing Terms

Theology

Origami

Artists--China