L. Carrington Goodrich papers, 1890-1991.

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L. Carrington Goodrich papers, 1890-1991.

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Correspondence, manuscripts, documents, notes, notecards, journals, diaries, photographs, slides, memorabilia and printed materials documenting Goodrich's career in the field of Chinese language and history, as well as materials on the cultural affairs of twentieth century China. The manuscript files include notes on topics, books read, lectures attended; articles, book reviews, comments and criticism; book introductions and revisions. The biographical material includes family histories and recollections by others; journals, diaries and travel experiences; collection of business cards of associates, phone book and family memorabilia including a hymnal from China, Chauncey Goodrich's Chinese/English dictionary and photographs. There are also slides and photographs of views of China, Chinese art objects in various collections throughout the world and various unidentified persons. Also included is a 2,000 item card file containing name and subject entries for (most probably) A Short History of the Chinese People. One box is devoted to Columbia University files, 1928-1943, regarding academic, scholarly, cirricular and administrative matters.

11 linear ft. ( 22 boxes).

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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