Tan (Wai H.) interview, 1891-1990

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Summary

Title:
Wai H. Tan interview
Dates:
1891-1990
Creators:
Tan, Wai H., 1891-1990 and Drake, Ellen T.
Abstract:
The Wai H. Tan interview (1891-1990) relates to conditions in China during the childhood and youth of Wai H. Tan, the period of the Boxer Rebellion, and the early experiences of Wai H. Tan as a student in the United States. Interview conducted by Ellen Tan Drake.
Extent:
2 phonotape cassettes (0.2 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Wai H. Tan interview, undated, Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Relates to conditions in China during the childhood and youth of Wai H. Tan, the period of the Boxer Rebellion, and the early experiences of Wai H. Tan as a student in the United States. Interview conducted by Ellen Tan Drake.

Biographical / historical:

Chinese-American business executive; great-nephew of Dowager Empress Tz?u-hsi. (Cixi)

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1991.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-01-14 13:20:19.626265

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Wai H. Tan interview, undated, Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
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hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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