Inventory of the John Inglis papers

Finding aid prepared by Irena Czernichowska
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: John Inglis papers
Date (inclusive): 1898-1902
Collection Number: 73085
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 2 manuscript boxes, memorabilia (0.8 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Memoirs, correspondence, and clippings relating to the Boxer Rebellion and the siege of Peking. Includes papers of Theodora Inglis, wife of J. Inglis. Also includes medals and a printing block.
Creator: Inglis, John
Creator: Inglis, Theodora
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1973.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], John Inglis papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

John Inglis and Theodora Inglis worked at the American missionary at An Ting Hospital, Peking (Beijing), China, from 1898 to 1900. During their missionary work they witnessed the Siege of Peking in 1900.

Scope and Content of Collection

Memoirs, correspondence, and clippings relating to the Boxer Rebellion and the siege of Peking (Beijing). Includes papers of Theodora Inglis, wife of J. Inglis. Also includes medals and a printing block.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Missions -- China
China -- History -- Boxer Rebellion, 1899-1901
Missionaries
Beijing (China) -- History -- Siege, 1900

box 1, folder 1

"Report of the An Ting Hospital, Peking," by John Inglis, A.M., M.D., physician in charge, 1900

box 1, folder 2

Memorabilia, including a map of Pacific Ocean, and a postcard

box 1, folder 3-4

Clippings relating to the missionary work of Theodora and John Inglis in Peking and the Peking siege, 1900-1901

box 1, folder 5

Unpublished edition of the letters of John and Theodora Inglis, 1898-1900, compiled by Helen Stote

box 1, folder 6

"Siege in Peking," unpublished manuscript by Theodora Inglis, undated

box 2, folder 1-4

31 photographs of scenes in China at the time of the Boxer Rebellion

memorabilia_cabinet 

Medals and a printing block