1 10 74 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/f2a45443111d346725115827d073fdf6.jpg 2c2fc7488a15c5e3430b31742011f03d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 1120, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Tsai Kuo Tsao, December 5, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Tsai Kuo Tsao, December 5, 1918 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Kuo Tsao Tsai. Reminisces about time in China and meeting Tsai. Had dinner with mutual friend Kwan. Wishes to visit China again. Sends holiday greetings. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 5, 1918 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Mr. Tsai Kuo Tsao Race Course Road Tientsin, China. My dear Tsai: You are often in my thoughts, especially during those mid-winter months when my memory frequently takes me back to China and the happy days . I passed there several years ago. So much of the pleasure of that time was due to your own generous and friendly interest, as well as that of other old Andover boys of your time, that I am always mindful of my debt of gratitude, a debt which I fear that I shall never be able to fully repay. Only last night our good friend, Kwan, took dinner and passed the evening with me at my home; and in the course of our visit we talked over China and the old follows now over there, most of whom, I take it, are doing such work in various lines, How I would like to drop in on you all, and how I would relish a good Chinese meal such as I once enjoyed with you out on the river at Canton and in the more modern, luxurious apartments of the Hong Kong "Sherry’s”. If my life lasts long enough and opportunity offers, I mean some day to see your land again. Let us hope it will be before any of the old men have departed from this climate. This is just a brief note which I hope will reach you at about the New Year’s season, and will carry with it hearty and friendly greetings for that festive occasion and the days ahead. Success and good luck to you always! Most sincerely yours, [unsigned] Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tsai Kuo Tsao https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/88b0472ccd19a04c311c3446bb8b9a78.jpg ef7b8fbffb68d0f5648fabf0615881aa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 1120, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from principal Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. M.F. Merrill, February 13, 1909 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from principal Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. M.F. Merrill, February 13, 1909 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to M.F. Merill. States K.P. Tsai is a good student, but not as much as his brother. States Tsai is a popular student. Believes outside interests may be interfering a small bit with schoolwork. Details Tsai's current education standing. Explains Andover's certificate is accepted by all colleges and scientific schools that use the certificate system for admission. Lists schools that require examinations in all subjects. Lists schools previously chosen by Chinese students. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 13, 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource 13 February 1909 Mr. M.F. Merrill, 78 Chauncy St., Boston, Mass. Dear Sir:- Allow me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th inst. relating to the work and standing of K.P. Tsai I cannot speak over-enthusiastically about the boy’s scholarship. He seems to have good ability, but is not nearly so faithful and earnest in his work as was his brother who was with us several years age. Tsai is a most attractive fellow, however, and is probably the most popular among his mates of our Chinese students. He seems to adapt himself adapt ways and customs more readily and freely than most of his countrymen. Consequently, while he seems thoroughly to enjoy his school life, I question whether he is not allowing outside interests to interfere in a measure with the character of his school work. His house officer reports that the boy does not employ his time in his room always to the best advantage. Tsai, at the close of the past term, was reported as failing in his History, English, and Physics. That is certainly not an enviable record. He is at present a member of our Middle Scientific Class, and under normal conditions would naturally be expected to enter his chosen scientific school at the end of the current school year. At least most of the Chinese boys have gone from this class to their higher work without taking our senior year, for the scientific schools are disposed to make some concessions to these boys in the way of entrance requirements. It is important, however, that Tsai should complete the year without conditions if he is to enter a scientific school next fall with the prospect of maintaining a successful standing there. Our certificate is accepted by all of the colleges and scientific schools which make use of the certificate system for admission. There are several institutions, however, which require examinations in all cases, notably Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Our Chinese boys in the main have chosen Cornell, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy,New York for their higher work. If anything new develops in this boy’s case in connection with our mid-term scholarship rating, reports of which will be received next week, I shall be glad to advise you. If, further, I can cooperate with you in way in advancing Mr. Tsai’s interests, I shall be very glad to do so. Very truly yours, [unsigned] Dr. Alfred E. Stearns K.P.Tsai M.F. Merill https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/f2f5395fb3c136c486b9aa71e2abb4be.jpg cc5797ad1db9fb17a211f6ec391ff466 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 1120, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from M.F. Merrill to principal of Phillips Academy, February 12, 1909 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from M.F. Merrill to principal of Phillips Academy, February 12, 1909 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter sent from M.F. Merrill to principal of Phillips Academy, Alfred E. Stearns. Inquires about record of K.P. Tsai during first half year. Asks about Tsai's qualities. Questions which schools will accept a certificate from Phillips Academy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M.F. Merrill Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 12, 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Dr. Alfred E. Stearns K.P.Tsai M.F. Merill https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/d23e26403ef1668c869a343384eb2efd.jpg 24229ee3aeb6a9582360d8e8b1e52ed6 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/9ead9e3be02f62cd87d3c9670ee16307.jpg ecf7c4b15cf69abff1f20ce0f4b32066 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 1120, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from C. L. Li to Mr. Stearns, January 7, 1909 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from C. L. Li to Mr. Stearns, January 7, 1909 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter sent from C.L. Li to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Returned to college after visiting ambassador in Washington. Passed every subject. Stated his father sent a piece of silk for Mrs. Stearns. Enclosed check for $25 for amount Li owed from previous year. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource C.L. Li Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 7, 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence C. L. Li Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/67d3b5438ef74bc36d81e638c2a83a1d.jpg ffa465688e6669a54fca68cad54bdded Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 1120, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. C.L. Li, January 8, 1909 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. C.L. Li, January 8, 1909 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to C.L. Li. Received letter with $25 check. Glad to hear of Li's success and encourages Li to keep working hard. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 8, 1909 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource 8 January, 1909 Mr.C.L.Li Easton, Pa. My dear Li: Your letter of the 7th inst. with enclosed check for twenty five dollars to balance your account arrived in this morning. Accept my thanks for the letter as well as for the check. I hope the settlement at this time has not inconvenienced you. I am delighted to hear of the successful outcome of your first term at Lafayette. That is the kind of record that we like to see all you Chinese boys make, for it will mean much to you in later life, and through you, more than you can perhaps realize to your country and the world. The opportunities which will lie before you when you return to China will be tremendous, and your people must look to you educated boys for the leadership which China is going to need in the next few of years of history. Keep up the good work while the chance is still yours, for you will never have occasion to neglect it in later years. I appreciate very much your own and your father’s kindness is remembering Mrs. Stearns and myself at this time. I trust, however, that you will both realize that whatever I have done or can do for you while you are in this country is a privilege, and should never be thought to place you under any obligations. Wishing you every success and satisfaction during the New year on which we are just entering, believe me, Yours sincerely yours, C. L. Li Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/e8c8d4b34ec76aa5fe7e95ae7ae641b9.jpg 426dfcc1f31ed602f4f2e183231d642b https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/2f9b531c063824677fc1104640dfbdae.jpg 0db3b35841e6683c2ad0c9eb9ae87e06 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 1120, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from C.L. Li to Mr. Stearns, November 12, 1908 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from C.L. Li to Mr. Stearns, November 12, 1908 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter sent from C.L. Li to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Apologizes for overdrawing account. Unable to pay him back currently. Expecting money from home in two weeks. Promises to pay as soon as possible. States college work is hard but will try his best. Thanks Stearns for the kindness and help given during his time at Phillips Academy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource C.L. Li Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 12, 1908 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence C. L. Li Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/5f102b9162721a631a07baaae933f551.jpg f9b71699965f2b6b5e92e69d94dc5099 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 1120, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. C.L. Li, November 16, 1908 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. C.L. Li, November 16, 1908 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to C.L. Li. Is willing to wait for repayment of overdrawn acount. Welcomes letters and a possible visit from Li. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 16, 1908 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource 16 November, 1908 Mr.C.L.Li Easton, Pa. My dear Li: Thanks for your good note received last night. I did not mean to press you unduly for settlement of your everdrawn account. I am perfectly willing to wait until the next installement of your funds in received from home, for I know from experience how short one is apt to run at the beginning of the college course. When the funds come, send along a check for the amount in question, and I shall be perfectly satisfied. I am glad to hear that your college work and life are satisfactory to you thus far. We certainly miss you here, and it is good to get even a line from you to tell me that you are still alive and enjoying your life and work. I wish you could get up here and see us. You certainly would have enjoyed the Exeter game and the attendant celebration. Please remember that if ever you happen to be in this vicinity, you will receive a warm welcome from your old friends in Andover if you can arrange to give us a few minutes of your time. With kind regards and sincerest good wishes, believe me, as always. Very sincerely yours, C. L. Li Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/bb8d961320f83b81011a363913e8bb18.jpg ace11db6985c27c36b9c2becb71bf23f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 1120, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. C.L. Li, October 16, 1908 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. C.L. Li, October 16, 1908 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to C.L. Li. Sent statement of account. States account is overdrawn by $25.47. Willing to wait for repayment when convenient. Apologizes for delay in account. Hopes Li is doing well at college and encourages Li to visit when possible. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 16, 1908 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource 16 October, 1908. Mr. C.L. Li Easton, Pa. My dear Li:- I enclose herewith statement of your account for the past school year 1907-'08. You will note that the account has been slightly overdrawn and that a balance of $25.47 is due me. I knew last June when I settled up some of the bills presented that I was running pretty close to the line, but I had not time to figure how close, and the matter did not trouble me, as I expected that you would be back in the fall, and knew that you would make good any legitimate deficit in any case. I am sorry not to have been able to send you the account, but you know what the opening days of the school year are like to those of us who are in charge. I shall be glad to receive your check for the amount in question at your convenience. Kindly make it payable to Alfred E. Stearns, Agent. We miss you here this year and it doesn't seem at all natural not to meet you about the place or in the office. I trust, however, that the new surroundings and life and work are all that you could desire, and that your year will prove to be the most successful yet. With every good wish to you, and trusting that you will let me hear from you from time to time, for I shall always be interested in your work and progress. Very sincerely yours,   C. L. Li Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/a9e754f3adec1e2823760705202e1eac.jpg 24fca93f839ca452d8635095a488d51f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 1120, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Note from Walter Humphreys, registrar of Massachusetts Institute of Technology to Mr. C.K. Bancroft Subject The topic of the resource Note from Walter Humphreys, registrar of Massachusetts Institute of Technology to Mr. C.K. Bancroft Description An account of the resource Typed note sent from Walter Humphreys, registrar of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Sent copy of candidate records for admission to MIT. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Walter Humphreys Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 18, 1908 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource Massachusetts Institute of Technology July 8, 1908 Dear sir: I take pleasure in sending you herewith a copy of the records made by candidates for admission to the Institute from your school. This, however, is not authoritative in case of error or discrepancy. Very truly yours, Walter Humphreys Registrar Cecil K. Bancroft Walter Humphreys https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/9bdee51dd5fdf202c4e4b74537c173a5.jpg 92cb07372ad7e5591fa1664936241714 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stearns Folder 1120, Head of School (Stearns) Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from C.K. Bancroft to Mr. Walter Humphreys, Registrar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, July 21, 1908 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from C.K. Bancroft to Mr. Walter Humphreys, Registrar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, July 21, 1908 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from C.K. Bancroft to Walter Humphreys, registrar of Massachusetts Instituate of Technology, about the record of Tsai. States Tsai is missing testimonial for Geometry exam. Explains Tsai did well on theorems but not application. Explains if the exam warrants crediting him with geometry, Andover will do so. Asked if any favors can be granted in regards to entrance exams. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource C.K. Bancroft Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 21, 1908 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Relation A related resource 21 July, 1908 Mr. Walter Humphreys, Registrar, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Boston, Mass. Dear Sir:- I wish to thank you for the copy of the records made by candidates from this school for admission to the Institute. I note that Tsai, one of our Chinese boys, is in trouble because of the lack of a testimonial for his Geometry. The boy did very well on the theorems but not so well on the application of them, and as he did not pass his course in the spring term his instructor, who is inclined to regard a recommendation as a guarantee denied him one. If his record on your examination seems to warrant his being credited with that subject, we should be perfectly willing to have him accepted. He has been a faithful student with us. His brother has made an exceptionally fine record at Cornell, and I think this boy is capable of equal attainment. In view of the boy’s being a foreigner, we should be glad to see any favor in the way of entrance examinations extended to him which your Committee on Admissions sees fit to grant. Very truly yours. Registrar Cecil K. Bancroft Walter Humphreys