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Series XIII, General Correspondence, 1941-1963 (mostly 1941-1950)

12 boxes
Collection Creator:
United Service to China
Dates:
1941-1963 (mostly 1941-1950)
Extent:
12 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Series XIII, General Correspondence - (1941-1963 [Bulk 1941-1950])includes a substantial number of thank you notes, but there are also letters dealing with a variety of subjects, including the coordination with other agencies of relief policy for China, requests for financial help from agencies trying to aid China, and dealings with the Chinese government. There are also general folders which contain letters from or to less frequent correspondents. A sample file, (Sa-Sz) was left complete in order to provide a sampling of the typical correspondence of UCR/USC.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

Series XIII, General Correspondence; United Service to China Records, MC135, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 70-81
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Douglas Ray in August 1992. The December 2007 Accession was processed by Mike Mellor in December 2007. Finding aid written by Douglas Ray in August 1992 and updated by Mike Mellor in December 2007.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Series XIII, General Correspondence - (1941-1963 [Bulk 1941-1950])includes a substantial number of thank you notes, but there are also letters dealing with a variety of subjects, including the coordination with other agencies of relief policy for China, requests for financial help from agencies trying to aid China, and dealings with the Chinese government. There are also general folders which contain letters from or to less frequent correspondents. A sample file, (Sa-Sz) was left complete in order to provide a sampling of the typical correspondence of UCR/USC.

Arrangement

The materials in this series are arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the agency or the last name of the person with which UCR/USC was corresponding. General files for each letter of the alphabet are integrated into the overall alphabetical order of the series.

Collection History

Appraisal

There is no indication that materials were separated from this collection.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Douglas Ray in August 1992. The December 2007 Accession was processed by Mike Mellor in December 2007. Finding aid written by Douglas Ray in August 1992 and updated by Mike Mellor in December 2007.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Series XIII, General Correspondence; United Service to China Records, MC135, Public Policy Papers, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (mudd): Box 70-81