Ch'en Shou-yi Papers, 1857-1987 and undated

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Summary

Creators:
ChΚ»en, Shou-yi, 1899-1977
Abstract:
Professor Ch'en Shou-yi (Chinese: 陳受頀, 1899-1978) was a Chinese scholar known for his contribution to the comparative cultural studies of modern China and the historical studies of Sino-Western cultural exchange, and for the role he played in developing Asian Studies at the Claremont Colleges and other institutions along the West Coast of the United States after World War II. He was born in Panyu, Guangdong in 1899 and graduated from Canton Christian College with a BA in 1920, later earning his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1929. Having served as Chair of the History Department of Peking University and as visiting professor at University of Hawaii, Ch'en Shou-yi joined the Pomona College faculty in 1941 and retired in 1967. Throughout his life he maintained close relationships and friendships with Chinese scholars and intellectuals, most notably Hu Shih (胑适), Fu Sinian (ε‚…ζ–―εΉ΄), Lin Yutang (ζž—θͺžε ‚), and Chiang Monlin (θ”£ε€’ιΊŸ). The papers document a wide range of Ch'en Shou-yi's professional career and personal life and include biographical materials, correspondence, photographic and audiovisual materials, research materials, scholarly writings, and teaching materials.
Extent:
42.4 Linear Feet (18 records boxes, 9 document boxes, 2 half-size document boxes, 2 flat boxes, 50 oversize map folders)
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: Chinese , English , French , Japanese .

Background

Scope and content:

The Ch'en Shou-yi Papers span the years 1857-1987 and undated, and include biographical materials, correspondence, photographic and audiovisual materials, research materials, writings, and teaching materials. Materials in the collection document a wide range of Ch'en Shou-yi's professional career and personal life, and include handwritten diaries, biographical and family history materials, professional and personal correspondence, photographic materials related to Canton Christian College and travel in Asia and beyond, publications and academic offprints, research materials including newspaper clippings and magazine excerpts, manuscripts and paper drafts, course syllabi, and instruction materials. Also of interest are a selection of materials related to Chinese diplomat and author Hu Shih including offprints, published articles, newspaper clippings, and audio recordings of lectures and speeches. Please see the scope and contents notes of the individual series and subseries for further description of the contents within.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the Ch'en Shou-yi family, 1978.
Arrangement:

This collection has been organized into the following series and subseries:

  • Series 1: Biographical and personal materials, 1911-1978 and undated
  • Subseries 1.1: Ch'en Shou-yi, 1911-1976 and undated
  • Subseries 1.2: Hu Shih, 1922-1978 and undated
  • Series 2: Correspondence, 1926-1987 and undated
  • Series 3: Photographic and audiovisual materials, 1880-1974 and undated
  • Subseries 3.1: Photographic materials, 1880-1974 and undated
  • Subseries 3.2: Audiovisual materials, 1950-1970 and undated
  • Series 4: Research materials and writings, 1857-1980 and undated
  • Subseries 4.1: Maps, 1910-1964 and undated
  • Subseries 4.2: Printed matter and publications, 1871-1980 and undated
  • Subseries 4.3: Research materials and notes, 1857-1976 and undated
  • Subseries 4.4: Writings, 1895-1973 and undated
  • Series 5: Teaching materials, 1910-1978 and undated

File folders are arranged alphabetically by title.

Physical location:
Please consult repository.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
800 N. Dartmouth Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711, US
Contact:
(909) 607‑3977
specialcollections@claremont.edu
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