Guide to the Chris Robyn Dissertation, "Building the Bridge: the Chinese educational mission to the United States" 1996
Cage 647

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Robyn, Chris
Title
Chris Robyn Dissertation, "Building the Bridge: the Chinese educational mission to the United States"
ID
Cage 647
Date [inclusive]
1996
Extent
.25 feet of linear shelf space, 1 box
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
This collection consists of two copies (original and revision) of Chris Robyn's 1996 dissertation, "Building the Bridge: The Chinese Educational Mission to the United States: A Sino-American Historico-Cultural Synthesis, 1872-1881."

Preferred Citation

Chris Robyn Dissertation, "Building the Bridge: the Chinese educational mission to the United States"

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Biography/History

Chris Robyn was the first foreign student to complete the Master of Philosophy degree program in the history department at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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Scope and Content

This collection consists of two copies (original and revision) of Chris Robyn's 1996 dissertation, "Building the Bridge: The Chinese Educational Mission to the United States: A Sino-American Historico-Cultural Synthesis, 1872-1881." The dissertation's cover page explains that it was submitted to The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Graduate School Division of History in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree Master of Philosophy. The unpublished typescript includes notes, bibliography, appendices, and illustrations. Each copy is comprised of one volume, with 210 leaves for the original copy, and 217 for the revised version.

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Arrangement

The collection is arranged in a single series.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  2013

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open and available for research use.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Acquisition Information

This item was donated to Washington State University Libraries in 1996 by Chris Robyn.

Processing Information

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection.

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Names and Subjects

Subject(s)

  • Chinese students -- New England -- History -- 19th century
  • Chinese students -- United States -- History -- 19th century
  • Chinese Americans
  • International Relations

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Detailed Description of Collection

box folder

"Building the Bridge: The Chinese Educational Mission to the United States: A Sino-American Historico-Cultural Synthesis, 1872-1881" (revision)  

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"Building the Bridge: The Chinese Educational Mission to the United States: A Sino-American Historico-Cultural Synthesis, 1872-1881" (original) 

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