Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Sokobin, Samuel, 1893-
- Abstract:
- Writings relating to books written by Western travelers to China from the sixteenth century through the nineteenth century; and Chinese paintings, scrolls and engravings.
- Extent:
- 1 manuscript box, 1 oversize box (0.8 Linear Feet)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Samuel Sokobin papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Writings relating to books written by Western travelers to China from the sixteenth century through the nineteenth century; and Chinese paintings, scrolls and engravings.
- Biographical / historical:
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American consular official in China, 1914-1940; collector of rare books on China.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1991.
- Physical location:
- Hoover Institution Library & Archives
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
- Terms of access:
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For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Samuel Sokobin papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
- Location of this collection:
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Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford UniversityStanford, CA 94305-6003, US
- Contact:
- (650) 723-3563