Preliminary Inventory to the David Dean Barrett papers
Finding aid prepared by The Hoover Institution Library and Archives staff
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Title: David Dean Barrett papers
Date (inclusive): 1933-1970
Collection Number: 48005
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes, 3 oversize boxes, 4 envelopes, memorabilia
(3.9 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Manuscripts of writings, correspondence, printed matter, photographs, and phonorecords, relating to the Dixie Mission and
the military situation in China during World War II. Includes a coat worn in China by Colonel Barrett.
Creator:
Barrett, David D. (David Dean), 1892-1977
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
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Acquisition Information
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1948.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], David Dean Barrett papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
Colonel, U.S. Army; chief of the U.S. Dixie Mission to Chinese communist forces, 1944.
Scope and Content of Collection
Manuscripts of writings, correspondence, printed matter, photographs, and phonorecords, relating to the Dixie Mission and
the military situation in China during World War II. Includes a coat worn in China by Colonel Barrett.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Sound recordings
Communism -- China
World War, 1939-1945 -- Diplomatic history
Officers
World War, 1939-1945 -- China
China -- Foreign relations -- United States
United States -- Foreign relations -- China
United States. Army
United States. Observer Mission to Yenan, 1944-1945
box 1, folder 1
Biographical information
1970 December 13
Scope and Contents note
Contains an article on David D. Barrett,
San Francisco Chronicle
box 1, folder 2
Correspondence
Scope and Contents note
Includes a letter from Lancelot Giles to David D. Barrett dated 1933 November 2, regarding the Boxer Rebellion and a particular
incident; a letter from David D. Barrett to Dr. Currie dated 1941 February 12, regarding the military and economic situation
in China, as well as communist activities; a letter from Nelson T. Johnson to David D. Barrett dated 1944 April 29, regarding
the situation in China (Chiang, Japanese, etc.); and a letter from John P. Welch to General Gibbins dated 1937 August 24,
regarding Peiping and Tientsin (China).
box 1, folder 3
Instructions to Col. Barrett from the U.S. Army. Forces in China Theater, regarding the mission of intelligence detachment
sent into the area under control of the Chinese communists
box 1, folder 4-5
"The Dixie Mission" manuscript
1944
Scope and Contents note
Relates to a U.S. Army Observer Group that was sent from the China-Burma-India Theater Headquarters, in Chungking, to establish
liaison with the Chinese Communists in Yenan, Shensi Province, then headquarters of the Chinese Communists (110 pages).
box 1, folder 6
Printed matter
1951, 1961
Scope and Contents note
Includes cartoons (positive photostats) of "American Spy Activities" drawn by Miao-ti and Chao Chin-fang, relating to Col.
Barrett's spy activities, published in Peiping newspapers in August or September 1951 and a copy of the article "A U.S. Spy
Ring in New China" by Adam Lapin, Our World, 1961 October 5.
envelope A
22 prints plus 8 duplicates depicting activities of the U.S. Army Observer Group in Yenan, China
1944
envelope mB
1 photo of Armed Services attaches and officers of the Foreign Legation Guards. Peking
1928
envelope mC
1 photo of Yen Hsi-shan, Taipei
1951
box 4
Photograph albums and parts of albums, primarily in China and Taiwan
1944-1950
box 5
Photograph albums and parts of albums, primarily in China and Taiwan (continued)
envelope E
1 print of David Barrett; 11 prints of David Barrett and others; 2 prints of General Douglas MacArthur; 1 print of President
and Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek; 1 print of Pres, Chiang Kai-shek; 8 unidentified prints
undated
Incremental Materials
undated
box 2
Photograph album
undated
Scope and Contents note
Contains images from Shanxi, Henan, Xian Fu, and Jinan Fu.
box 3
Chinese Imperial decree of the early 19th century
Scope and Contents note
Includes Chinese, Manscu, and English translations (2 scrolls and 1 volume).