George Edward Taylor interview, 1992.

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George Edward Taylor interview, 1992.

Relates to the role of the Far Eastern and Russian Institute in the development of area studies, especially Chinese studies, in the United States. Interview conducted by Ramon H. Myers. Sound use copy available.

3 phonotape reels.

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University of Washington. Far Eastern and Russian Institute

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Taylor, George Edward, 1905-2000

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George Edward Taylor (1905-2000) was a scholar of Chinese studies and director of the Far Eastern and Russian Institute at the University of Washington from 1946 to 1969. Considered one of the founders of modern Chinese studies in the United States, Taylor recruited internationally known scholars of the Soviet Union, China, Japan, and other countries to the institute in the 1940s and 1950s, and helped attract extensive federal and foundation support for international studies at the university. A...

Myers, Ramon Hawley, 1929-....

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American social scientist; senior fellow and curator, East Asian Collection, Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace. From the description of Ramon Hawley Myers papers, 1970-1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123373313 Biographical/Historical Note American social scientist; senior fellow and curator, East Asian Collection, Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace. From the guide to the Ramon H...