The reminiscences of Nelson Trusler Johnson, 1954 [microform].

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The reminiscences of Nelson Trusler Johnson, 1954 [microform].

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A transcript of Nelson Trusler Johnson's oral history interviews. Johnson discusses his early life, his experiences as a student interpreter for the Consular Service in China, Chinese politics and society, Chinese-American relations, Yale-in-China activities, his service in and preparations for the Washington Conference, and his appointment as an inspection officer in China. Forms part of Columbia University Oral History Collection (Part One).

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Johnson, Nelson T. (Nelson Trusler), 1887-1954

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