Arthur William Hummel papers, 1905-1975.

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Arthur William Hummel papers, 1905-1975.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/137732326

Collection includes notebooks, publications and writings, correspondence, Chinese language study materials, and ephemera created and collected by Arthur Hummel between 1905 and 1975. Most of the materials focus on Hummel's professional life and his work with Chinese materials. However, there is some biographical materials, including a diary and a interview transcript outlining Hummel's life and works.

5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6822833

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Hummel, Arthur W. (Arthur William), 1884-1975

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Arthur William Hummel (1884-1975) was a missionary to China and Chief of the Orientalia Collection at the Library of Congress. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.S. and B.D., and worked as a English teacher and missionary in Peking and Fenchow, China. After his return he was hired to work at the Library of Congress, where he remained until his retirement in 1954. After his retirement he taught at the American University and renewed his missionary efforts. From the d...

Hummel, Ruth B. (Ruth Bookwalter), 1888-1967

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