Jay (Robert B.) Collection, 1937-2001

Summary

Title:

Robert B. Jay Collection

Dates:

1937-2001

Creators:

Jay, Robert B.

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.

Extent:

0.69 linear feet and 5.5 Gigabytes

Language:

English, Uighur; Uyghur, Chinese

Preferred citation:

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Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

Robert B. Jay was a U.S. Marine stationed in China during World War II.

Acquisition information:

Robert B. Jay, 05/05/2016.

Processing information:

Christine Hertzel and Tiffney Sanford, 2016

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Maps
Documents
Photographs

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-03-20 20:30:34 +0000 .

Restrictions:

The 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Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has been transferred to California State University, Northridge.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.

Preferred citation:

For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual, or see the Citing Archival Materialsguide.

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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