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Sydney Arthur Davidson, Jr. papers , 1934-1939
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Davidson, Sydney Arthur, Jr., -1939
- Title
- Sydney Arthur Davidson, Jr. papers
- Dates
- 1934-1939 (inclusive)19341939
- Quantity
- 0.05 linear feet, (2 folders)
- Collection Number
- A 210
- Summary
- Sydney Arthur Davidson, Jr. worked in Foochow, China, teaching English at the Anglo-Chinese College. The collection (1934-1939) contains notes, manuscript material, and copies of published pieces regarding his experience working in China.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Sydney Arthur Davidson, Jr. was born in Brockton, Massachusetts and educated at Williams College. He also took journalism courses at Syracuse University. In 1934 he went to Foochow, China, to teach English at the Anglo-Chinese College.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1934-1939) contains notes, manuscript material, and copies of published pieces regarding his experience working in China.
Manuscript material includes mostly typed notes and drafts of stories. Most stories were written for the Brockton Enterprise feature titled "Letters from a Brockton Boy in China."
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Sydney Arthur Davidson, Jr. Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Americans--China--History--20th century
- College teachers--China--Fuzhou Shi (Fujian Sheng)
- English teachers--China--Fuzhou Shi (Fujian Sheng)
- Journalists--United States
- Missionaries--China--Fuzhou Shi (Fujian Sheng)
- Missions, American--China--Fuzhou Shi (Fujian Sheng)
- Teachers' writings, American--China
Personal Names
- Davidson, Sydney Arthur, Jr., -1939
Corporate Names
- Anglo-Chinese College (Fuzhou Shi, Fujian Sheng, China)
- Brockton Enterprise (Firm)
- Methodist Episcopal Church--Missions--China--Fuzhou Shi (Fujian Sheng)
Geographical Names
- China--History--Republic, 1912-1949
- China--Politics and government--1912-1949
Form or Genre Terms
- Manuscripts for publication
