Yung Kwai papers 1874-1939 1874-1894

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Yung Kwai papers 1874-1939 1874-1894

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.1795

The papers consist of professional files; genealogical materials; photographs and memorabilia; and writings and translations documenting Yung Kwai's participation in the Chinese Educational Mission, his diplomatic career with the Chinese Legation, as well as his personal life.

1.5 linear feet

chi,

eng,

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6351667

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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Yung, Kwai, 1861-1943.

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Yung Kwai was born on March 2, 1861, in Sin Hui, Province of Kwangtung, China. He came to the United States as a participant in the Chinese Educational Mission program, studying at the Springfield, Massachusetts, High School. He subsequently enrolled in Yale College from which he received his B.A. degree in 1884. From 1884 to 1885 he was employed by the Chinese Legation in Washington, D.C. He returned to Yale during the 1885-1886 academic year to study at the Sheffield Scientific School, and the...