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Title: Tess Johnston papers
Date (inclusive): 1929-2014
Collection Number: 2015C32
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
32 manuscript boxes, 14 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder
(17.9 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, writings, printed matter, and photographs relating to Western communities and architecture in Shanghai and
elsewhere in China. Mainly collected research material for publications by Tess Johnston.
Creator:
Johnston, Tess
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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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.
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Acquisition Information
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2015.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Tess Johnston papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
American writer and former Foreign Service Officer.
Chronology
1953 |
Joined the foreign service as an office secretary and was promoted to secretary to the consulate general in Dusseldorf, Germany |
1949 |
Graduated from Harrisonburg High School in Charlottesville, Viriginia |
1958-1967 |
Received Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in German from the University of Virginia |
1978 |
Transferred to New Delhi, India |
1967 |
Joined the Agency for International Development in Vietnam |
1986 |
Named Foreign Service Secretary of the Year for her work coordinating the visit of President Ronald Reagan to Shanghai |
1986-1989 |
Acted as secretary to the administrative counselor at the United States Embassy in Paris, France |
1989 |
Second tour of duty in Shanghai |
1996 |
Retired from the American Foreign Service |
1993 |
Co-founded Old China Hand Press with Er Dongqiang (also known as Deke Ehr) |
1981-1986 |
First tour of duty in Shanghai |
1994 |
Published
Near to Heaven : Western Architecture in China's Old Summer Resorts with Dongqiang Er
|
1993 |
Published
A Last Look : Western Architecture in Old China with Dongqiang Er
|
1996 |
Published
Far From Home : Western Architecture in China's Northern Treaty Ports with Dongqiang Er
|
1996 |
Published
God And Country : Western Religious Architecture in Old China with Dongqiang Er
|
2000 |
Published
Frenchtown Shanghai : Western Architecture in Shanghai's Old French Concession with Dongqiang Er
|
1997 |
Published
Welcome to Shanghai : A Guide for New Expatriate Residents To Help Them Make The Most of Their Shanghai Experience and
The Last Colonies : Western Architecture in China's Southern Treaty Ports with Dongqiang Er
|
1962-1967 |
Taught at the University of Virginia and at the College of William and Mary in Virginia |
1975 |
Rejoined Foreign Service, assigned to Consulate General in Frankfurt, Germany |
1976 |
Transferred to Embassy in East Berlin, Germany |
Scope and Content of Collection
The Jess Johnston papers contain correspondence, writings, printed matter, and photographs relating to Western communities
and architecture in Shanghai and elsewhere in China, mainly collected as research material for publications by Johnston.
The Personal Materials primarily contains correspondence and articles regarding Johnston's writings and research materials,
including inquiries regarding various topics, as well as press and promotional materials for Johnston's various writings.
The Shanghai History File includes books, articles, newsletters, clippings, expatriate association membership directories,
printed matter, and various publications from the Old China Hand Press. Of note are the various memoirs written by family
members detailing their experiences living as expatriates in China. The Photographs includes photographs of architecture and
buildings taken by Johnston in various cities around China in preparation for her books regarding European architecture in
China.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Architecture -- China
Europeans -- China
China -- History
Shanghai (China) -- History