Overview of the Richard Louis Walker interview

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Title: Richard Louis Walker interview

Date (inclusive): 1992

Collection Number: 92095

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 2 phonotape reels (0.2 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Relates to the development of area studies, especially Chinese studies, in the United States. Interview conducted by Ramon H. Myers.

Creator: Myers, Ramon Hawley, 1929-2015

Creator: Walker, Richard L. (Richard Louis), 1922-2003

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1992.

Preferred Citation

Richard Louis Walker interview, 1992, Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

American historian and political scientist.

Scope and Content of Collection

Relates to the development of area studies, especially Chinese studies, in the United States. Interview conducted by Ramon H. Myers.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Audiotapes

China -- Study and teaching

Area studies -- United States

onsite digital, box MC53

Richard Louis Walker interview by Ramon H. Myers

Physical Description: 2, 1/4 inch sound tape reels (7-inch)

Access

Use copy reference numbers: 92095_a_0000124, 92095_a_0000125

Scope and Contents

Relates to the development of area studies, especially Chinese studies, in the United States. Interview conducted by Ramon H. Myers.

Part 1:

1. Early life and war years during WWII-Chinese language

2. early career at Yale in late 1940s as student

3. Professor (assist), History Department at Yale

4. Teaching at Taipei, 1953-54

5. Tenure decision and leaving Yale U. (1957)

6. Study of Owen Lattimore and IPR

Part 2:

1. Developing international studies at U. of South Carolina

2. Personal experiences that influenced Walker's view of China studies

3. Views of the China field, John K. Fairbank, etc.