Inventory of the Samuel Sokobin papers

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff and Yichen Jin
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
© 2009, 2013
434 Galvez Mall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003
hoover-library-archives@stanford.edu


Title: Samuel Sokobin papers
Date (inclusive): 1904-1987
Collection Number: 91047
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1 manuscript box, 1 oversize box (0.8 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Writings relating to books written by Western travelers to China from the sixteenth century through the nineteenth century; and Chinese paintings, scrolls and engravings.
Creator: Sokobin, Samuel, 1893-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of 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 1991.

Preferred Citation

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

Biographical Note

American consular official in China, 1914-1940; collector of rare books on China.

Scope and Content of Collection

Writings relating to books written by Western travelers to China from the sixteenth century through the nineteenth century; and Chinese paintings, scrolls and engravings.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Americans -- China
Europeans -- China
Paintings
Art objects, Chinese
Scrolls, Chinese
China -- Description and travel -- Bibliography

 

Writings 1980s

box 1, folder 1

"Knee Breeches and Tricorns," reprinted article, 1987

box 1, folder 2-10

"Up and Down the China Coast," alternate title "Taipans and Gunboats; Diplomats and Missionaries," unpublished writings 1980s

box 1, folder 11

Holiday greeting cards undated

 

Paintings and Calligraphy 1904, undated

box 2

Two scrolls of Qing dynasty commendation scrolls to the maternal grandparents of an official named Zeng Wenyu 1904

Language of Material: Manchu.

Access

Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 2

Brocade fabric (three pieces) (use copies only) undated

Access

Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 2

A scroll of calligraphy undated

Language of Material: Chinese.

Access

Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 2

Illustrations from China: Its Scenery, Architecture, Habits, etc. (use copies only) undated

Access

Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 2

One painting and colophon of Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi attributed to Zhao Mengfu of the Yuan dynasty, possibly Liulichang forgery from late Qing dynasty (use copies only) undated

Access

Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 2

One painting with two horses undated

Access

Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.