Inventory of the George B. Barbour papers
Finding aid prepared by Lyalya Kharitonova
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
© 2008
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Stanford University
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Title: George B. Barbour papers
Date (bulk): 1911-1934
Collection Number: 73071
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes, 1 envelope, 1 motion picture film reel
(1.0 Linear Feet)
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.
Creator:
Barbour, George B.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
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.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1973.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], George B. Barbour papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
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
Motion pictures
Missions -- China
Young Men's Christian associations
Missionaries
Education -- China
box 1, folder 1
"Introduction to a collection of family letters concerning missionary work in China,"
circa 1965
box 1, folder 2-7
Family letters concerning missionary work in China,
1911-1929
box 2, folder 1-4
Family letters concerning missionary work in China,
1929-1934
envelope A
5 photos, 27 drawings; and 4 postcards 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
