Inventory of the George B. Barbour papers
Finding aid prepared by Lyalya Kharitonova
Hoover Institution Archives
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Stanford University
Stanford, CA, 94305-6010
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© 2008
Title: George B. Barbour papers,
Date (inclusive): 1911-1965
Date (bulk): 1911-1934
Collection Number: 73071
Creator:
Barbour, George B.
Collection Size:
2 manuscript boxes, 1 envelope, 1 motion picture film reel
(1 linear foot)
Contributing Institution:
Hoover Institution Archives
Language of Material:
English
Abstract: Correspondence, photographs, post cards, drawings, and a film, relating to political and social conditions in China, missionary
service in China, and university education in China.
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], George B. Barbour papers, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1973.
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
George B. Barbour was an American geologist, missionary, and educator in China from 1920 to 1932.
Scope and Content of Collection
Correspondence, photographs, post cards, drawings, and a film, relating to political and social conditions in China, missionary
service in China, and university education in China.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Education--China.
Missionaries.
Missions--China.
Motion pictures.
Young Men's Christian associations.
Box-folder 1 : 1
"Introduction to a collection of family letters concerning missionary work in China,"
circa 1965
Box-folder 1 : 2-7
Family letters concerning missionary work in China,
1911-1929
Box-folder 2 : 1-4
Family letters concerning missionary work in China,
1929-1934
Envelope A
5 photos, 27 drawings; and 4 post cards of scenic and cultural sites in China. Includes photo of trackers path along the Yangtze
Gorge and one photo of Barbour family members,
circa 1920
Film shelf
Motion picture film relating to political and social conditions in China,
circa 1920
