Yu-shan Han (1899-1983) taught at the History Department, UCLA (1941 to 1966). The collection consists of 24 histories of academies in China published between 1684-1910, a printed text of the Diamond Sutra (1798), a set of original woodblocks for the Diamond Sutra, imperial examination papers (1646-1904), imperial edicts, and manuscript scrolls.

Born in Peking, China; Ph.D. from Boston University, 1929; taught at History Department, UCLA, from 1941 to 1966.

15 boxes (7.5 linear ft.) 21 oversize boxes

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Restrictions on Access Examination papers available on microfilm (6 reels) in Department of Special Collections (collection 1372, box 36) and East Asian Library, UCLA. Originals not available for consultation due to fragile condition. COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.