1 10 32 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/71f9fc210a930adaf663e1eadd2eda06.jpg 590b1c33332fc899d734eb765919a3d2 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/56b78646c0dcdeaf93c441db561fbdae.jpg f053839ec0f2bb8f2faeb5a8448c90da 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 Box 30 Sun Siblings 1923-1926 Folder 2, 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 C.Y. Sun, Tientsin June 7, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to C.Y. Sun, Tientsin June 7, 1926 Relation A related resource June 7. 1926 Mr. C. T. Cun 44 Cambridge Road Tientsin, China My dear Mr. Sun: Your exceptionally friendly and appreciative letter of May 12 has just reached me, and I beg to express my very sincere gratitude for your kindly sentiments. I must admit that Mary’s case has furnished a difficult and complicated problem, but thanks to the generous help which Dr. Sze has given me, coupled with my assurance of your confidence, I have been able to work out the problem, I think, to a fairly satisfactory conclusion. Within the past day or two I have received assurance from Almira College that Mary will be granted admission credits on the work she has already covered at Abbot and the Whittier School for 14 1/3 points out of the 15 points for admission. It is suggested that she work up some Algebra during the summer to complete the requirement and that, so far as possible, also, she should broaden her preparation in English and possibly French. Just at resent I was trying to work out the best solution for the summer, and I think that I am on the right track. The first plan suggested by Dr. Sze, and highly approved by me, was to locate Mary for the summer in the home of a member of the faculty of Almira College where she would have not only necessary instruction but wholesome influence and proper guidance. The plan fell through at the last minute, as the good woman on whom Dr. Sze had counted for this work decided to pass the summer abroad. No other suitable place or person appeared to be available. Dr. Sze then suggested that Mary might spend the summer at Ithaca, New York, taking work in the Cornell Summer School and living in one of the dormitories reserved, I understand, for girls and over which an officially appointed matron would exercise a certain amount of control. As Dr. Sze advised me further that he, himself, and his family were to spend their summer in Ithaca, it seemed to me that this would perhaps be the best solution of the problem. Frankly, though, I did not quite relish the idea of leaving Mary for the entire summer in a large university town with more or less of a floating and unstable population and subject to the somewhat free and easy influences and ways that are apt to be in evidence under those conditions. I know from experience that the chaperonage provided in university centers and dormitories for girls is often a pretty nebulous thing. One cannot always tell what the strongest influence working on an individual student is going to be. Just after I had tentatively expressed to Dr. Sze my approval of this plan, I was confronted with the problem of providing a place for Mary for the three weeks intervening between the close of her school year at the Whittier School and the beginning of the summer session at Cornell. My own home is in such a turmoil at this time of year, with the commencement season just ahead, that I could not, much to my regret, arrange for Mary to be with me at that particular time. I also hesitated to bring her again in such intimate touch with the influences at and connected with Abbot Academy which had worked so much mischief for us all in the past. Some one suggested the Sea Pines School at Brewster, Mass., a rather unusual school for girls, and which I found had a regular summer session. Friends of mine, who have had their daughters there and who have been wholly concerned about the cultural and Christian influences under which they wished their daughters to come, have spoken to me in the highest terms of this school and its atmosphere. The Misses Bickford, who conduct it, are known to be women of unusually high ideals and character. I called Miss Pickford on the telephone and found to my great satisfaction that she would be willing and glad to take care of Mary for the period in question and that she was even eager to welcome a Chinese girl at the school, believing that her presence would exert a wholesome influence on her own students in whom she has always sought to inculcate more of an international mind. Miss Bickford, herself, happened to be in Boston just when Mary’s school at Merrimac closed; so that the transfer was easily made. Miss Clemons meeting Mary in the city and putting her in Miss Bickford’s charge. I have had a letter from Mary only this morning in which she says that she is very lonesome; but of course that is natural and to be expected, for the first plunge in a new environment is hard enough for anyone, and especially for a foreigner. I shall be greatly surprised if Mary doesn’t find within a short time that the atmosphere at Pines is far more congenial and satisfying than at Whittier. In any case I am strongly disposed just at present to authorize Mary’s continuance at Sea Pines through the summer rather than to take what I feared would be somewhat of a risk by sending her to Cornell. The Sea Pines authorities advised me that a prompt decision will be necessary because their list for the summer is already practically full and in justice to other applicants they must know whether or not Mary is to occupy a place. I have written Dr.Sze about the matter and am inclined to think, from the letter received from him yesterday, that he approves of the plan, although, of course, he doesn’t pretend to know much about the school in question. What I do know is that there is a marked emphasis placed on Christian character and an exceptionally wholesome physical life provided for the pupils, a life which includes sea bathing, horseback riding, tennis, and other outdoor activities. “Whatever the final decision is, I can assure you that it will be the result of careful and prolonged thought and the earnest desire to do only what will prove best for Mary in the end and most nearly in accord with your personal wishing. I hope very much that Mr. Robinson is going to get here before I leave for my summer vacation, though I inferred from a recent letter from Dr. Sze. as well as from a remark which Tom dropped the other day, that he might not appear until early in July. With warm personal regards, believe me Very sincerely yours, Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource 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 June 7, 1926 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.Y.Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/855fd0b39fa30c986ee47bd739eae9be.jpg 80137184287547aa3d0213cc7083d147 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 Box 30 Sun Siblings 1923-1926 Folder 2, 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 R.H. Stearns Co., Boston May 28, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to R.H. Stearns Co., Boston May 28, 1926 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource 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 May 28, 1926 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 May 28, 1926 R. H. Stearns Co, Tremont Street Boston, Mass. Dear Sirs: The account contracted by my ward, Miss Mary Sun, and to which you refer in your letter of May 27, has my approval. Kindly mail statement to me, and the check to cover the amount will be promptly mailed you. Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns R.H. Stearns Company https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/1989b2fccae7afacd67b24a59e9fa977.jpg 53308d6a1570a7ec0f5163b5a230ef1d https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/3c82b5ebc2703f46aa815ae4b6e03096.jpg 840283eac4a66cf50f56b83945277ed0 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 Box 30 Sun Siblings 1923-1926 Folder 2, 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 Mary Sun, Sea Pines School, Brewster, Mass., to Mr. Stearns August 8, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Mary Sun, Sea Pines School, Brewster, Mass., to Mr. Stearns August 8, 1926 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Sun 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 August 8, 1926 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 May 24, 1926 Mr. C. Y. Sun 44 Cambridge Tientsin, China My dear Mr. Sun I this morning received your letter of April 31. Mr.Sze and I have had personal conference and have continued to discuss Mary’s case and plan for her future by correspondence. Your letter seems to express your full approval of the steps which we have been taking, a bit in the dark at times, I must admit, so far as your real desires were known to us. This morning’s mail also brings me a letter from the President of Elmira College, the college which both Mr. Sze and I decided was best fitted to meet Mary's needs, saying that after reading my letter the Committee on Admissions had decided to admit Mary on my recommendation, even though she may not be fully able to pass all of the regular entrance examinations. This is good news indeed, and the gratifying decision is no doubt due in large measure to Mr.Sze's personal influence and interest in the case. Of course for Mary's own sake it is imperative that, even though technically admitted, she should have covered as far as possible the full preparation required in order that she may not find the college work itself beyond her reach and too hard. With Mr. Sze's help, I am arranging for her to study during the summer under the direction and in the home of a competent member of the Elmira College faculty. I am sure that such a plan offers the best and most worth while kind of a summer that can be planned for Mary at Just this stage. Now that Mary’s case has been definitely, and I believe satisfactorily, settled. I most admit that the biggest problem I have on my bands at present and the cause of my chief worry is Tom. Tom is not doing well, and our combined efforts to rouse him and make him realize just where he stands and where he is heading seen thus far to have failed. At our last faculty meeting I asked Tom's teachers for full and frank expression of opinion on Tom and his problem. All are agreed that the boy can and should do letter work. Most of them also feel, as I have come to feel, that the boy has reached the point where he is not gaining additional benefits by the school connection here but indeed gives evidences of slipping a bit. We can't possibly graduate this June. By faculty vote he has just been put on what we call probation because of his low standing and because this is the customary penalty imposed on a boy with a record like Tom's. This means that, in the judgment of the faculty, it is altogether unlikely that the boy should be allowed to go on here next year. The more I have studied the case, the clearer I am that Tom is not yet quite ready for college and the freedom of collage , unless it be a small New England college somewhat separated from the temptations and activities of a big city. He might get into such a college next fall, but I doubt whether this would be rise. My inclination at the moment is to favor and favor rather strongly a year in a good military school, for Tom evidently needs discipline, to be made to do things accurately and on time and to obey orders promptly and without questioning - in fact to make those contacts and secure those influences which a prod military school supplies. I have been interested to find that several of my colleagues on the faculty who have known Tom most intimately share my views completely. When Mr. Robinson appears, I shall discuss the case with him fully and carefully, for I confess that I am troubled, and I must also admit that it seems out of the question for Tom to fulfill your wish that he should graduate from this school without forcing him to take another year, which would mean a good deal of repetition and a continuation of the same influences which have lately, at least, not proved stimulating to him. with the inevitable result of lessened ambition and effort on is part; and that, of course, would mean ultimate disaster and must be avoided at all costs. I appreciate more deeply than I can tell you the friendly and generous cooperation you have so readily given me at all times and the confidence you have so generously reposed in me as I have sought to carry out your wishes for your children. Naturally I am doubly troubled when the results most desired do not come or seem to be at least delayed. At any rate, I can assure you that to whatever extent I may have failed in aiding your children to obtain the goals which you have cherished for them, there has been no lack of willingness or interest and there has always been a sharing on my part of the disappointment and regret which have naturally been years. Believe me, with warm regards and friendliest good wishes. Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/15179bc49eb2af877c508e729dd415fb.jpg 5540791c50b519f1ff4293e49c26c138 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 Box 30 Sun Siblings 1923-1926 Folder 2, 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 George A. Fitch, Ventnor, N.J. December 31, 1923 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to George A. Fitch, Ventnor, N.J. December 31, 1923 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource 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 31, 1923 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 December 31. 1923 Mr. George A. Fitch 23 North Portland Avenue Ventnor, New Jersey My dear Mr. Fitch: One of my Chinese wards, Thomas Sun, whose family, residents of Tientsin, are, I believe, friends of yours, has expressed the desire to be baptised. His father had urged him to postpone the actual event awaiting your arrival in this vicinity and in order that you might perform the ceremony. May I ask whether your plan are such as to make it possible for you to arrange to do this in the not distant future? I understand from Mr. Schneider of the International Committee that you are at present touring some of the eastern states, so I am assuming that there is a chance at least that your wanderings will carry you to our vicinity. I hope so. Very sincerely yours, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Rev. George A. Fitch https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/17517d7325a8d1f413d38a85139d43f9.jpg 243b66e0dab5134c899c6379f0696248 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 Box 30 Sun Siblings 1923-1926 Folder 2, 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 Rev. George A. Fitch, International Committee of Young Men's Christian Associations (YMCA), to Alfred E. Stearns January 3, 1924 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Rev. George A. Fitch, International Committee of Young Men's Christian Associations (YMCA), to Alfred E. Stearns January 3, 1924 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rev. George A. Fitch 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 3, 1924 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 24 North Portland Ave., Ventnor, N.J., Jan. 3, 1923. My dear Dr. Stearns, I have just received your letter of Dec. 31st, and am indeed glad to learn of the desire of Thomas Sun to receive baptism. It would give me very great pleasure to come to Andover to perform the ceremony, for I have the greatest admiration for his father and consider him one of my most valued friends. I have, in fact, been looking forward to a visit to the two boys and their sister ever since my arrival in this country and presenting the letter which Mr. Sun gave me on the eve of my departure from Shanghai. Thus far the international Committee has kept me very busy in this part of the country, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, so that a trip to Andover has not been possible. After the first week in February, however, I shall be more free and do not see any reason why I should not come up to see them at that time. I am due in Cleveland, Ohio, the 14th of this month; but if there is any urgency in the matter I could perhaps come for Sunday, the 13th—though this would not be as convenient as a later date. Thank you for writing to me. And may I ask you to convey to Thomas an expression of my gratification at the decision he has made, and also, both to him and his brother and sister, my warmest personal regards. Dr. Alfred. Stearns, Principal Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Rev. George A. Fitch https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/27ac629b91ac9440af624f6520c4f452.jpg 0ca40b48cc213f6f7d3ca784497fc2c3 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 Box 30 Sun Siblings 1923-1926 Folder 2, 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 Rev. George A. Fitch, Ventnor, N.J. January 7, 1924 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Rev. George A. Fitch, Ventnor, N.J. January 7, 1924 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource 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 7, 1924 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 January 7, 1924 Rev. George A. Fitch 24 North Portland Avenue Ventner, New Jersey My dear Mr. Fitch: Thank you for your good letter just received. Thomas Sun seemed much relieved when I told him that I had finally heard from you. I do not imagine, therefore, that there is any immediate rush in this matter, and in my judgment you should plan to come when you can conveniently do so rather than undertake a journey which means a hardship. Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Rev. George A. 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Title A name given to the resource Account of Thomas Sun October 15, 1923 to November 1, 1924 Subject The topic of the resource Account of Thomas Sun October 15, 1923 to November 1, 1924 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 15, 1923 to November 1, 1924 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 school account Thomas Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/9302eeb6a80124517be90b3049ff6a49.jpg 2ece5671a80dfe02653b7cd86203f9ee https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/113d6670d59106f3f76709506f027220.jpg 9fc9e6b6b5549856dc2ba56172e80c10 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/989bb270e8d8b733aef9e14feae20feb.jpg 489d64db360f3f3818db866fca420ebf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Account of Thomas Sun November 1, 1922 to October 15, 1923 Subject The topic of the resource Account of Thomas Sun November 1, 1922 to October 15, 1923 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 1, 1922 to October 15, 1923 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 school account Thomas Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/448ae1ae8394f6e0f47c5a294addf4f6.jpg c06b279ef7fab65be760cda15b5c9fd1 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/46968129171433a8a5a8ac4ab1eb8d49.jpg 4f5908f23e2fdae2943a450d1dcbc766 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Account of Thomas Sun November 1, 1921 to November 1, 1922 Subject The topic of the resource Account of Thomas Sun November 1, 1921 to November 1, 1922 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 1, 1921 to November 1, 1922 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 school account Thomas Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/4c1eb95db97bd6c45b43028b4630db6c.jpg b69f73527e9db972e0b5553aa9a141eb 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 Box 30 Sun Siblings 1923-1926 Folder 2, 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 Account of Mary Sun February 28, 1931 to July 20, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Account of Mary Sun February 28, 1931 to July 20, 1931 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 28, 1931 to July 20, 1931 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 school account Mary Sun