Yun Ch'i-ho papers, 1883-1945.

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Yun Ch'i-ho papers, 1883-1945.

The Yun Ch'i-ho papers consist of mainly diaries of Yun Ch'i-ho from 1888-1893. All the diaries except for 1883 are in English. Daily entries discuss activities as a secretary in the Korean Foreign Office (1883-1885), his experiences as a student at Vanderbilt University (1888-1891) and Emory College (1891-1893), and his reflections on life, religion, and politics. Also included are correspondence, writings by Yun, material pertaining to Yun's appointment in Russia, menus, a holograph copy of the Korean National Anthem in Yun Ch'i-ho hand, and a photograph. Finding aid available in repository.

9.5 linear ft. (19 boxes and 1 oversized paper (OP))

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