Skip to main content

China

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies records on visitors, 1965-1986

 Sub-Series — Box 9: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197225526828]
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains materials documenting the stay of prominent visitors that were hosted by Brigham Young Universities Kennedy Center. Dated from 1965 to 1986.

Dates: 1965-1986
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies records / David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies organizational records

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies research papers, 1986-1991

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1290 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains the names of those who have been awarded grants from the Kennedy Center. Also contains their research. Dated from 1986 to 1991.

Dates: 1986-1991
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies records

Andrew Durkus photographs and other material

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4249
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs, slides, and negatives from the world travels of Andrew Durkus. Places of travel include the Suez Canal, Egypt, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, New Mexico, China, Nepal, Singapore, and Arizona. The collection also contains postcards, a 100 year calendar, four pins, four scarab seals, an ivory fan, tour guides, and a Bible.

Dates: approximately 1925-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Frederick W. Crook collection of maps and atlases of China, 1969-2005

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3235 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains atlases and maps for various regions of China. Some contain annotations. Also includes a copy of "Communist China Administrative Atlas," published by the United States Centrall Intelligence Agency in 19969. Maps and atlases materials are often referenced in Frederick W. Crook's research dataset. Materials dated 1969-2005.

Dates: 1969-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Frederick W. Crook papers

George H. Hansen photograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1628
Abstract

This is primarily a collection of original Hansen prints, slides, and negatives and also includes photographic albums belonging to George Hansen, Afton Allred Hansen, and Bessie Hansen.

Dates: approximately 1896-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Helen Foster Snow collection addendum, 1925-2000

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains materials added later to the Helen Foster Snow collection, including documents, books, and pamphlets. Materials span much of her life, and represent many of her experiences both in the United States and in China. Dated from 1925 to 2000.

Dates: 1925-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers

Helen Foster Snow industrial cooperatives writings, 1975-1993, 1938-1959

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains materials concerning the Chinese Cooperative Movement, cooperatives in India, cooperatives in the Western Hemisphere, and miscellaneous cooperative materials, including Helen Foster Snow's philosophy behind cooperatives. Many folders containing cooperative materials retained their original order and were preserved in whole in the collection. These folders will be noted with an * in the folder description. Unless otherwise noted, the materials are by Helen Foster Snow....
Dates: 1975-1993; 1938-1959
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow papers on China

Helen Foster Snow photographs of family and friends, approximately 1853-2000

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 5 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains photographs, including slides, pertaining to the life of Helen Foster Snow. Photograph subjects include Helen's ancestors, family members, Utah childhood, friends, pets, and domestic animals. Photos of Helen's adulthood are mainly located at her home in Connecticut or in the eastern United States. Photographs are mainly unrelated to Helen's time working in China, although some depict friends visiting from China. Many photographs have accompanying captions written on the front or...
Dates: Other: approximately 1853-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow photographs / Helen Foster Snow photographs of family, friends, and vacations

Helen Foster Snow professional and personal work files, 1931-1932

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2219 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains manuscripts and drafts of plays, articles, and other literature on various topics in China, as well as correspondence (personal, family, and business), reports, mailing lists, diaries, assorted papers on Shanghai, and essays. Materials created by Helen Foster Snow during her time in China, dated 1931 to 1932.

Dates: 1931-1932
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helen Foster Snow papers / Helen Foster Snow papers on China

James F. Johnson letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233244539]
Identifier: MSS 3342
Abstract

A letter from a Presbyterian missionary named James Francis Johnson to his cousin on January 8, 1883.

Dates: 1883 January 8
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.