Chris Robyn Dissertation, "Building the Bridge: the Chinese educational mission to the United States"

Chris Robyn Dissertation, "Building the Bridge: the Chinese educational mission to the United States", 1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Robyn, Chris
Title: Chris Robyn Dissertation, "Building the Bridge: the Chinese educational mission to the United States"
Dates: 1996 (inclusive)
19961996
Quantity: .25 feet of linear shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number: Cage 647 (collection)
Summary: This collection consists of two copies (original and revision) of Chris Robyn's 1996 dissertation, "Building the Bridge: The Chinese Educational Mission to the United States: A Sino-American Historico-Cultural Synthesis, 1872-1881."
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Chris Robyn was the first foreign student to complete the Master of Philosophy degree program in the history department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of two copies (original and revision) of Chris Robyn's 1996 dissertation, "Building the Bridge: The Chinese Educational Mission to the United States: A Sino-American Historico-Cultural Synthesis, 1872-1881." The dissertation's cover page explains that it was submitted to The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Graduate School Division of History in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree Master of Philosophy. The unpublished typescript includes notes, bibliography, appendices, and illustrations. Each copy is comprised of one volume, with 210 leaves for the original copy, and 217 for the revised version.

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Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Chris Robyn Dissertation, "Building the Bridge: the Chinese educational mission to the United States"

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in a single series.

Acquisition Information

This item was donated to Washington State University Libraries in 1996 by Chris Robyn.

Processing Note

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description
Box	Folder
1	1	"Building the Bridge: The Chinese Educational Mission to the United States: A Sino-American Historico-Cultural Synthesis, 1872-1881" (revision)
1	2	"Building the Bridge: The Chinese Educational Mission to the United States: A Sino-American Historico-Cultural Synthesis, 1872-1881" (original)

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Subject Terms

Chinese students -- New England -- History -- 19th century
Chinese students -- United States -- History -- 19th century

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