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John H. Jensen photograph collection, circa 1930-1933
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Jensen, John H., 1916-2003
- Title
- John H. Jensen photograph collection
- Dates
- circa 1930-1933 (inclusive)19281935
- Quantity
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.11 cubic feet (1 box)
79 photographs ; 3.25 x 5.75 inches and smaller
18 photographic postcards - Collection Number
- PH2009-028
- Summary
- Photographs of Shanghai and Beijing in the early 1930s
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
John H. Jensen (1916-2003) lived in Shanghai, China for three years in the early 1930s. His father, Ludolf F. Jensen, was stationed there as a Marine to protect Americans who were part of the International Settlement of Shanghai. Jensen and his parents took the opportunity to tour during their stay in China. The postcards and photographs in the collection are from their military and tourist activities.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs of China, mostly of Shanghai and Beijing, in the early 1930s. Handwritten notes on the backs of most of the photographs are in Ludolf Jensen's handwriting.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Donor: Janice Jan Funston; received in January 2009.
Processing Note
Minimally processed.
Separated Materials
Two publications received with the donation will be retained for processing purposes and then transferred to another division of University of Washington Libraries, probably the East Asia Library.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Photographs, circa 1930-1933Return to Top
Description | Dates |
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Shanghai 12 photographs
Images of traffic policemen, Chinese workers, modes of transport, including trams, junks, rickshaws and wheelbarrows, and street scenes.
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1930-1931 |
Beijing - Forbidden City 17 photographs
Images of entrance to the throne room including a large lion sculpture, various other building exteriors, birds-eye views, the Nine Dragon Screen and various other ornamental details such as bronze incense burners and urns.
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circa 1930-1933 |
Beijing - Summer Palace 12 photographs
Images of various buildings such as the theater, the pagoda, the Emperor's tea house, various Empress Dowager's rooms, and general views.
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circa 1930-1933 |
Beijing - White Dagoba Temple 4 photographs
View of the White Dagoba Temple seen behind an ornate gateway.
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circa 1930-1933 |
Beijing - Temple of Heaven complex 3 photographs
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circa 1930-1933 |
Great Wall 6 photographs
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circa 1930-1933 |
Miscellaneous 35 photographs
Scenic views of natural landscape, images of unidentified buildings and bridges, and photographs taken from a sampan, possibly from a tour on the Hangzhou River.
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circa 1930-1933 |
Postcards, circa early 1930sReturn to Top
18 colored photographic postcards, mostly of Shanghai scenes.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographic postcards
- Photographs
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)