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Charles Tenney papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-794
MS-794

  • Staff Only

Description

The collection contains seven essays authored by Tenney and one speech. The essays appear to be written toward the end of or after his career as a university president and foreign service officer in China. Somewhat biographical in nature, the essays touch on educational reform in China, religious history in China, the modernization of Chinese language, and Viceroy Li Hung-Chang. The papers also include Tenney's english translation of two of the three Kaifeng temple stones.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1919 - 1930
  • 1919 - 1986

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Charles Tenney (1857-1939), university president. The collection contains seven essays and a speech authored by Tenney concerning education, religion, language, Li Hung-Chang and the history of China.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

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