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China -- Description and travel

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Frederick W. Crook reports, 1973-2022

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3235 Series 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Contains research materials on China gathered by Crook throughout his career. Includes notes from Chinese publications on agricultural and economic conditions in the country, including photographs. Also includes photographs and other materials associated with humanitarian work in which Crook was engaged. Materials date from between 1958 and 2023.

Dates: 1973-2022
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3235, Frederick W. Crook papers

Charles George Gordon letter to George Hugh Wyndham

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233290912]
Identifier: Vault MSS 444
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated February 8, 1862, and addressed to George Hugh Wyndham. Gordon writes about his twenty-one day journey from Kalgan to various places in the Shansi Province of China. He refers to the fears the people have relating to the Taiping Rebellion.

Dates: 1862 February 8
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles George Gordon letter to George Hugh Wyndham

Ernest S. Moulton letters

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230319508]
Identifier: MSS SC 2140
Scope and Contents

Photocopied and bound typescripts of letters written by Ernest S. and Ferris Moulton during their trip to China in 1910. Each addressed the letters to friends and family members. Ernest and Ferris wrote about their personal experiences and observations while becoming familiar with the geographical, cultural, and economical conditions of China.

Dates: 1910
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ernest S. Moulton letters

Bruce L. Olsen journal

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231010031]
Identifier: UA 439
Scope and Contents

Journal outlining Olsen's trip to China with the BYU Young Ambassadors in 1979.

Dates: 1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Bruce L. Olsen journal

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