Inventory of the Paul C. Domke audiovisual materials
Finding aid prepared by Vishnu Jani
Hoover Institution Archives
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Stanford University
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Title: Paul C. Domke audiovisual materials
Date (inclusive): 1936-1945
Collection Number: 78027
Creator:
Domke, Paul C.
Physical Description:
8 motion picture film reels, 1 envelope
(0.9 linear feet)
Contributing Institution:
Hoover Institution Archives
Language of Material:
English
Abstract: Films and photographs, depicting missionary schools in China, 1936-1937; the effects of Japanese bombing in China, 1939; the
transport of a giant panda from China to the St. Louis Zoo, 1939; scenes at Angkor Wat, 1939; the United States Observer Mission
to Yenan, 1944-1945; American army headquarters in Chungking, 1945; and various other scenes in China, 1936-1945.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives
Access
Collection is open for research.
The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to
copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives
at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see
or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible.
Publication Rights
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Paul C. Domke audiovisual materials, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1978.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find
the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at
http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number
of boxes listed in this finding aid.
Biographical/Historical Note
Teacher, Carleton College-in-China, 1937-1939; member, United States Observer Mission to Yenan, 1944-1945.
Scope and Content of Collection
Films and photographs, depicting missionary schools in China, 1936-1937; the effects of Japanese bombing in China, 1939; the
transport of a giant panda from China to the St. Louis Zoo, 1939; scenes at Angkor Wat, 1939; the United States Observer Mission
to Yenan, 1944-1945; American army headquarters in Chungking, 1945; and various other scenes in China, 1936-1945. Titles for
films taken from film canister labels.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
United States. Observer Mission to Yenan, 1944-1945--Pictorial works.
Cambodia--Pictorial works.
China--Pictorial works.
Education--China--Pictorial works.
Motion pictures.
Sino-Japanese Conflict, 1937-1945--Pictorial works.
World War, 1939-1945--China.
World War, 1939-1945--Pictorial works.
Envelope A
Photographs: 1 print of Paul Domke, Dr. Ma Hai-teh (George Hatem), K'e Po-nien, Huang Hua; 1 print of Gen. Chu Te, Mao Tse-tung;
Col. Ivan Yeaton, Gen. Chen-chen, and U.S. Ambassador Patrick Hurley; 3 prints of scenes and people. All prints taken in Yenan,
China, 1945
Film Shelf
"Yangtze Gorges, Ichang to Chunking"
August, 1938
Film Shelf
"Angkor Wat, Hong Kong Harbor and Macau Peninsula"
July, 1939
Film Shelf
"Mdme. Chiang's Warphanage"
1938
Scope and Contents note
1. Mdme. Chiang Kai-shek's "War orphanages" in Sian, Shensi, fall of 1938. These shots taken in the courtyard of the English
Baptist Compound in the Tung-Kwan (east suburb) of Sian. 2. The river fording scenes are on the Wei River, north and east
of Sian, near Fen Ling-tu.
Film Shelf
"PCD at CBI HQ in Chungking"
February 1944 to April 1945
Scope and Contents note
1. Paul C. Domke mounting the steps of the Headquarters of CBI in Chungking on first visit in preparation for Dixie Mission
(before it's aborted). 2. Next several scenes are taken at the Infantry Training Center's Officer's Quarters and Mess Hall
in Kweilin Kwanghsi. Swimming in the Kuei River which joins the West River at Wuchow, near the border of Kwanghsi and Kwangtung.
The medical officers of the ITC with Domke, Dr. Gentry, Capt. Stelle, Lt. Dadian, Dr. Pomerantz, Sgt. Cary, Sgt. Remenih,
Dr. Ma Hai Te, Dr. Doherty, etc. on Kuei River bank where quarters were built. Next few scenes are of the Chinese Army students
at the Signal School with Lt. Smith, one of the instructors. Summits near the camp mounted with anti-aircraft weapons. Yenan:
General Chu-Tel Yeh Chien-ying, Huang Hua, Domke and Capt. Dolan coming out of Chu-Teh's cave after interview. Yenan Airstrip,
Domke saying goodbye to some members of B-29 crew which came out with him and the 8th Route Army from behind Japanese lines
in April, 1945. B-25 fighters on Yenan Airstrip. Dixie Mission after lunch front of Whittlesey Hall, Yenan.
Film Shelf
"Typical Day at Ming-I Middle School, Fenyang, Shansi"
1936-1937
Film Shelf
"River boat trip up Yangtze Gorges, Ichang to Chunking"
August, 1938
Film Shelf
"Movement of Ming Hsien and Ming-I Middle Schools, Sian to Mien-Hsien to Chin T'ang"
November 1938 to April 1939
Film Shelf
"Scenes of the Red Basin at Kwan-hsien, and out on Chengtu Plain; University of Chengtu, Szechwan; aftermath of Japanese bomber
raid"
May, 1939
Film Shelf
"Activities at Ming Hsien, Taiku, Shansi; experimental farm scenes, etc"
Unknown
Film Shelf
"Chinese Giant Panda 'Pao Pei'"
June 1939 to August 1939
Scope and Contents note
Initial scenes photographed in Chengtu, Szechwan. Mr. Charles Schultz, owner, putting Pao-Pei through his paces in his front
yard, on campus of West China Union University in the south suburb of Chengtu. Next, Pao-Pei arrives in Hong Kong at Kai Tak
Airport in the custody of Dr. Gordan Campbell, Head of the Dental School at West China Union University. On sun deck of Empress
of India en route Honolulu and Canada; Mr. Vierheller, Director St. Louis meets with Trustee Lemp; stopover in Denver; arrival
of Pao Pei at St. Louis Airport. Escort Paul C. Domke bids animal farewell at Panda pit in St. Louis Zoo.
Film Shelf
"Mong Hsien Talk, Oberlin in Shanghai"
Unknown
Film Shelf
"Angkor Wat, Hong Kong, Macau"
July, 1939
