Ridge (W. Sheldon) papers, 1905-1939

Collection context

Summary

Title:
W. Sheldon Ridge papers
Dates:
1905-1939
Creators:
Ridge, W. Sheldon (William Sheldon), 1875-
Abstract:
Clippings and notes, relating to political, social, and economic conditions in China and to Chinese history, foreign relations, and civilization.
Extent:
14 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize folder (7.0 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], W. Sheldon Ridge Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of documents created and accumulated by W. Sheldon Ridge. It contains correspondence, memoranda, position papers, reports, printed matter, clippings, and notes relating to political, social, and economic conditions in China and to Chinese history, foreign relations, and civilization. Includes political cartoons (in Chinese), charts of the 1910 census data, maps and posters on the subjects of opium, the Shantung flooding, etc.

Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1947.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Journalism -- China
Journalists
Places:
China -- Civilization

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-02-27 16:43:32.648209

Access and use

Restrictions:

Box 13 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.

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], W. Sheldon Ridge Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563