Scope and Contents
Collection includes books, photos, letters, and other documents. Box (1). Arthur W. Hummel, Sr.'s archives-Books and photos -- Box (2). Arthur W. Hummel, Sr.'s archives-Letters and other documents -- DVD-ROM -- CD-ROM.
Dates
- Creation: 1884-1975
Language of Materials
English
Extent
2 boxesBiographical / Historical
Arthur William Hummel (1884-1975) was a missionary to China and Chief of the Orientalia Collection at the Library of Congress. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.S. and B.D., and worked as a English teacher and missionary in Beijing and Fenzhou, China. After his return he was hired to work at the Library of Congress, where he remained until his retirement in 1954. After his retirement he taught at the American University and renewed his missionary efforts.
General note
Hollis Number: 990129577060203941
Topical
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hyl00008
Repository Details
Part of the Harvard-Yenching Library, Harvard Library, Harvard University Repository
2 Divinity Ave.
Harvard University
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
(617) 495-3327
hylpub@fas.harvard.edu