5 10 70 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/61ee83ac45c9b0f861a3432a665a3f8e.jpg bcded386772c0c90fb73497e4fd4d5e6 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/098cd520d3f481c3e7a0de4e7978d6ef.jpg da37a4354c01181c077f8a3fa9cb905c 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 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, 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 Hon. Sao-Ke Alfred Sze, March 3, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Hon. Sao-Ke Alfred Sze, March 3, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Sao-Ke Alfred Sze. States he cabled Mr. Sun not to worry about Mary's message. Asked Mr. Sun to wait for his letter which details the situation. Tells Mr. Sze he has heard from Mary several times, who appears to be happier each time. Doubts the decision to send Mary to college. Will keep an eye on her reports. Willing to let Mary spend spring vacation in Washington. Wonders if the interuption is a good idea. 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 March 3, 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 March 2, 1926 Hon.Sao-Ke Alfred Sze Chinese Legation Washington D.C. My dear Mr.Sze: I have duly received year letters of February 23 and 28. Since my letter to you I took the liberty of cabling Mr. Sun suggesting that he be not overworried by the receipt of Mary's message which I feared might have cabled to him,and which I further feared might unduly distress him. I asked him to await the receipt of my letter, a letter which I dictated with care and in which I went very fully and in detail into all the factors involved in Mary's situation. I feel sure that when Mr. Sun receives this letter, as well as the communication you have been good enough to send him, he will at least have a pretty complete picture of the case before him and will, therefore, be able to advise us intelligently of his wishes. Since my last letter to you, I have heard several times from Mary and each time she speaks more happily of her present situation and surroundings. Indeed, in her last note she gave me to understand that the first home sickness and disappointment had largely disappeared and that she was now able to give her thought and attention fully to the work in hand. I think that phase of the situation, therefore, need not worry us unduly from now on, though I am still very doubtful as to the wisdom of forcing Mary to go to college. Because of this misgiving on my part, I shall watch very closely the reports from her present instructors who within a few weeks, at least, ought to be able to form some opinions of their own as to Mary's capabilities and the chances of her attaining the goal which her father desires. I shall be very glad, of course, to allow Mary to pass her Easter vacation with you if you feel that she should spare this tine from her work. Mary’s allowance is ample to permit here to make the trip and my only question is whether in view of the newness of her present surroundings and work, an interruption would he desirable at this particular time. I don’t wish, of course, to deprive hereof any relaxation which she ought to have and I shall be governed, therefore, largely by your own feelings in the matter. Very sincerely yours. Charles Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun Sao Ke Alfred Sze https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/12d31243d3f60adc46f4f3c85e18e17b.jpg 9bb6df8b0778c020a76a930fa5644f8f https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/5b409e283bdcc0a4aeed000a95a86c49.jpg b735df884bed7ed38249ece762601928 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 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, 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 Charles Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 25, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Charles Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 25, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Charles Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States the trip to Washington will lift Mary's spirits. Decided not to take restaurant job. Planned to spend Easter vacation at Amehurst. Worried about conflict between seeing Mr. Robinson and honoring engagements with friends. Plans to visit Boston with friend from Hamilton and visit Andover. Asks when Mr. Robinson is visiting and if he is definitely visiting Andover. Is busy preparing for exams before spring vacation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles 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 March 25, 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 35 Woodside Ave. Amherst, Mass. March 25, 1926 Dr. A. E. Stearns 6 Chapel Avenue Andover, Mass. Dear Dr. Stearns: Thank you, Sir, for your letter and the check for $3OO.OO; enclosed in this envelope you will find the receipt. I am glad to hear that Mary is getting on well in her school. A trip to Washington, I think, will do her good, for she has never travelled as much as we, boys, have, and her long confinement at one place might have been the cause of her irritations. But it was very Lind of you to make a special journey to Dr. Sze just for Mary; so please let me thank you on Mary’s behalf. Since it is your wish that I would do better in not taking a job at the new restaurant, I have given up the idea. It never occurred to me for a minute that I would be robbing a chance from some boy who needed the money more than I; I was very selfish to have ever had the intention of working. Thank you for pointing the fact out to me. For quite a while before the approach of the Easter vacation I have been planning to spent the days quietly at Amherst, where I would find company in two of my college mates and a friend of mine who is to come from Hamilton College to visit me here. Now that Mr. Robinson is coming to Andover it would seem very rude of me in not seeing him who came all the way from China to see us. But on the other hand I must keep my engagement with my friend from Hamilton. The thing to do is this: When my friend arrives here, I will try to persuade him to visite Boston. Then Arthur or rather some Chinese friend of mine at M. I. T can entertain my friend for a day or so; while I myself will come to Andover. One thing, however, is not yet clear and that is when Mr. Robins is coming and is he sure to go to Andover. I would be glad to learn about these things in order to make certain necessary arrangements. In six days we shall have our Spring recess, but before then we must pay for it with examinations, which are beginning to arrive already. This week and the remainder of the next I will be busy, but after that time I shall be able to make a longer and preciser report about my-self. Sincerely yours, Charles Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/f1904c92ebd9fb76d668de792ae77dfc.jpg f4dc5056d9f56cb4288334d6d324a7d5 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/a95e05ad75fe46e24cecc8cd74dc4157.jpg a829befd5328c4d8ee57d10a890baec2 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 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, 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. Charles Sun, March 26, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Charles Sun, March 26, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Charles Sun. Discussed current situation with Mr. Sze. Showed all the correspondence between Stearns and C.Y. Sun. States Mr. Sze believes Stearns took the correct course of action. Believes if well-meaning but uninformed people had interferred, Mary would adjust better to her new school. Explains Mary will visit Mr. Sze in Washington and believes Charles should accompany her. States Mr. Sze believes Mary shouldn't return to Abbot Academy. Asks Charles to respond about Washington visit. 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 March 26, 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 Dear Charlie: I am bit distressed by the contents of your letter of March 25 which I find on my desk this morning on my return from Washington, where yesterday I had a long and very satisfactory conference with your minister, Mr.Sze, about Mary and her problems. I showed Mr.Sze all the correspondence letters and cablegram alike, that has passed between your father and me in connection this latest development in Mary’s case was very greatly relieved to find that Mr.Sze felt that I had done exactly that I should have done under the circumstances and that I could not well have done done without seemingly taking steps that were directly at variance with your father’s pressed wishes and instructions. If some well meaning but impulsive and uninformed people in the town here had not joined with some of Mary’s Abbot Acadamy friends in trying to stir up trouble, I am very sure that Mary herself would have accepted the situation with the best of spirit within a few days after the change had been made. As it is, she seems to be settling down nicely and Mrs. Russell, her new teacher, tells me that she is taking hold of her work with good spirit and good results. Mary, as you probably know, is to accept Mr. Sze’s invitation to pass the spring vacation with him and his wife in Washington. She will leave on the Federal Express from Boston this coming Sunday evening, reaching Washington Monday morning. Mr.Sze thinks it is very important that one of you boys should join her in this Washington visit, and in talking over the situation we were both agreed that the one who would be most helpful asked me, therefore, if I would convey his urgent invitation to you and arrange for you to go to Washington as soon as you could get away from Amherst at the close of this term. I, myself, think that it is very important that you should do this, and I am sure that you can explain the situation to your friends at Amherst who will doubtless understand the reason for your decision and the importance attaching to the Washington visit. Mr.Sze feels that under the circumstances Mary should not return to Abbot this year but go ahead with the preparation for college where she is. He is anxious to make Mary see this the right light and feels that your presence and influence will be a very great help. I feel very strongly, therefore, that you should plan at once to accept Mr. Sze’s invitation though I am disappointed that your work at Amherst does not finish sooner, so that you could make the trip on the same train with Mary herself. In this hope I had almost decided to make a reservation for you in advance but evidently it is just as well that I did not do so. Please let me know just when you can start for Washington so that I advise Mr.Sze promptly as I promised him that I would do. Further, I know that the trip will do you a lot of good, that you will find Washington at this time of year immensely interesting, and that you will get a real letdown and refreshment after your strenuous year’s work at Amherst. Ever sincerely yours. Charles Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/e8818bf28ba6c154cef07dae4bd5a1e7.jpg cd6a9f54d9fbe34b8d5c0f02efcc38d4 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 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, 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 Telegram from Saoke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, March 22, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Telegram from Saoke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, March 22, 1926 Description An account of the resource Telegram sent from Sao-Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns confirming a meeting. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sao-Ke Alfred Sze 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 March 22, 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 WASHINGTON DC 1256pm March 22 1926 A E STEARNS PHILLIPS ACADEMY ANDOVER MASS. - I WILL BE GLAD TO SEE YOU THURSDAY MORNING TEN OCLOCK SAO KE ALFRED SZE 117pm Sao Ke Alfred Sze https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/394a7e4666861c546c24a8d90f494cf9.jpg 6491f57c3026d263dccd161ab68a3152 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 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, 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 Telegram from Saoke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, March 23, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Telegram from Saoke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, March 23, 1926 Description An account of the resource Telegram sent from Sao-Ke Alfred Sze to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Asks Stearns to discuss matters over lunch. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sao-Ke Alfred Sze 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 March 23, 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 WASHINGTON DC MARCH 23 1926 DR A. E. STEARNS PHILLIPS ACADEMY ANDOVER MASS. IF YOU ARE NOT ENGAGED FOR LUNCH THURSDAY WILL YOU LUNCH WITH ME AT ONE O'ClOCK THEN WE CAN TALK MATTERS OVER EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER LUNCH I HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO COME I WILL ASK NO OTHER GUESTS SAOKE ALFRED SEE 826 am Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Sao Ke Alfred Sze https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/7db222f4087d5263f1c8c048e089b4d0.jpg 669c4664e8faac9a3a95065a72339185 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 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, 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 Charles Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 29, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Charles Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 29, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Charles Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about spring vacation in Washington. States he doesn't like visiting Washington. Believes Arthur to be the better choice to accompany Mary. States if Arthur is unable to go, he will go. Asks if the visit limited to 3 days or if a friend could accompany him. Wrote to Arthur about the matter. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles 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 March 29, 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 35 Wood. Amherst, Mass. March 29, 1926 Dear Dr. Stearns: Your letter which I received this afternoon distressed me as much as I mine did you and probably more. I must tell you frankly idea of spending another vacation in Washington horrifies me. Two years ago Christmas Dr. and Mrs. Sze invited us to the legation giving the finest treatment that any host could give and Washington too is a beautiful city itself, but for some reason unknown even to myself I dislike to go there with great abhorrence. To spend my vacation there will tired me instead of resting me, for I found it so two years ago. All this I say but I don’t mean to refuse your request entirely; rather I wish to compromise. First I suggest Arthur would go in my stead; because he knows a lot more about what my father wishes Mary to do. My father has never mentioned a word to me in any of his letters to me along or to us about his plans regarding Mary; so it will not only put me in a very uncomfortable mood to go to Washington but it will be useless for me to go. But Arthur may not be able to go; then I will have to go. Please tell me also if you could make my visite not more than three days in lenghth and that I might be allowed to bring a friend with me if he is willing to go. However, I hope Arthur will go; if he cannot, then the latter will have to be followed, but pardon me for saying it: "I will go with no wish of mine.” I have written to Arthur, whom I begged to wire you as soon as he receives my letter whether he wishes to go or not. Yours truly Arthur Sun Charles Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/fe5ae1229a832372307280c598ac1dd5.jpg aed127e34f66298fa858db34b83648c4 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 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, 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. Charles Sun, March 30, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Charles Sun, March 30, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Charles Sun. States if Arthur is able to visit Washington, he will grant Charlie's request. Prefers Charlie discuss matters with Mr. Sze. Explains Mr. Sze has seen all the correspondence. States Mr. Sze prefers one of Mary's brothers should accompany her in Washington. 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 March 30, 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 March. 30, 1926 Mr. Charles Sun 35 Woodside Ave Amherst, Mass. Dear Charlie: I have just received your letter and have written Arthur by this same mail explaining your position. If Arthur will consent to go, I shall be ready to accede to your request, though, frankly, I should prefer to have you talk matters over with Mr. Sze, even if you may so fully understand the situation as Arthur does. Since I have shown Mt. Sze all the correspondence that has passed between your father and me and have his assurance that under the circumstances I could not well have acted other than I did in Mary's case, I am sure that you would be able to do just as much as Arthur. As a matter of fact, what Mr. Sze especially desired was that Mary should have one of her brothers for a companion to share with her in the activities and tripe that were planned for the vacation week. I will write you the minute I hear from Arthur, which I hope will be soon, for I have told him to let me hear from him the minute he gets my letter. With all good wishes, believe me Faithfully yours. Arthur Sun Charles Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun Sao Ke Alfred Sze https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/e5bafcfee78bf3abb068c87ed054065c.jpg 3bf12fca43300acd57618b04fae7e56a https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/8d0f8a4593c150afab5c60494a3a1828.jpg d02d3c067a08507bda27f2dd3152f78b 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 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, 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 Hon. Sao-Ke Alfred Sze, March 30, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Hon. Sao-Ke Alfred Sze, March 30, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Sao-Ke Alfred Sze. Discuss cablegram from Mr. Sun about his change in decision regarding Mary's education. Believes outside influence affected this change in decision. States if Mary returns to Abbot he would give up guardianship of all the Sun children. Also states he reluctant to do that as there are no suitable guardians. Is trying to arrange a Washington visit for Charlie or Arthur. 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 March 30, 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 March 30, 1926 Hon. Sao-Ke Alfred Sze Chinese Legation Washington, D.C. My dear Dr Sze: I am enclosing a copy of the cablegram received from Mr. Sun to which I referred in my recent conversation with you. It bears the date, as you will note, Tientsin, March 19, 1926, and refers definitely to my letter, a copy of which you recently read. Evidently the letter must have gone through to Tientsin in record time. I am equally sure, however, that same other communication from outsiders and of which I know nothing personally must have gone through also and played their part in influencing Mr. Sun to seemingly change his mind a hit. On the other hand, you will note, that he is cautious not to insist on the further change; merely suggesting that the return to Abbot be made. The more I have thought over the situation, the more convinced I am that, if Mary were to return to Abbot under the circumstances, it would be essential for me to surrender my guardianship not only of her but of the other children, for it would be clear that I should no longer exercise any worth-while authority over them. If I could only think of the right person to whom to surrender this trust, I should be strongly disposed to do it in any case; but I am equally clear that to allow any of those who have so recently and so unfairly interfered with a matter which really did not belong to them to handle and in regard to which they could not possibly have fully add proper information would be most unfortunate for all concerned and not least of all for Mary herself. I seem to be having some difficulty in arranging for one of the boys to accept your most friendly invitation for the visit to Washington. Arthur has no regular vacation of any length, while Charlie, whose vacation begins this week, had made plans for one of his friends in a western college to spend the vacation with him in Amhest and is very much distressed to know just what to do under the circumstances. I am writing both of the boys to day and shall hope to be able to find a way for one of them, at least, to pass a day or two with him if a longer period seems out of the question. Assuring you of my generous appreciation of the friendly and valuable help you have given me in meeting a very trying and perplexing situation and with kind personal regards, believe me Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun Sao Ke Alfred Sze https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/b07ed686d0f94bd96a71b9766d7dd7fc.jpg 2b7cd0f52da1df9c384f04e4ba44338c https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/e2dd346a73fe1d4647e49ab270709faf.jpg 7d5c708a8879d37b024a2cb045113a30 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 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, 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 Arthur Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 23, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Arthur Sun to Dr. Stearns, March 23, 1926 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter sent from Arthur Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Asks if Stearns heard from C.Y. Sun. Explains based on conversation with mother, Mary is expected to get a diploma in June. Wrote his father giving his opinon of Mary finishing college in America. Asks if Mary could visit Boston during spring vacation. Discusses schoolwork and graduating in June. Asks about Tommie. Asks for April allowance. Thanks Stearns for send money for mechanic. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arthur 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 March 23, 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 Arthur Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/a2023ca8cea8d6e67cd35403b9910117.jpg 5e1e760633a038bcbad6724524967ca1 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/23cd6e3adce7977c8397245e1c2bec4d.jpg e506914caaa50e9c7329566bf17dc75c 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 28 Folder 1 Mary Sun, 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. Arthur Sun, March 29, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Arthur Sun, March 29, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred Stearns to Arthur Sun. Explains the phone conversation was hard to understand and that is the reason he didn't arrange for Mary to visit. Explains he knew Arthur had an engagement, but wasn't able to leave it and Mary wouldn't be welcome. Had Tommie accompany Mary to Boston. Suggest Charlie visit Mary in Washington due to Arthur's limited time. Explains Charlie declines to go and believes Arthur better suited. Waits for Arthur's reply regarding matter. Discuss issue about Mary. States Mr. Sze agrees with course of action regarding Mary's education. States Mary would have adjusted sooner without interference from members of Abbot Academy. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred 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 March 29, 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 March 29, 1926 Mr. Arthur Sun Technology Dormitories Cambridge, Mass. Dear Arthur: This morning’s mail brings me your two letters of recent date, and I am enclosing herewith the check for your allowance and an additional check for the Christian Association, as requested. A word about Mary. I could not get one out of five words that you spoke over the telephone last week, and that is the only reason why I did not arrange to have you and Mary meet in Boston Sunday afternoon. I had definitely counted on that plan in case you were not able to come out to Andover and take Mary in yourself.All I could get from the jumble of the conversation that came to me over the telephone was the definite impression that you had an evening and dinner engagement which I did not for a moment suppose Mary would be welcome and that you could not leave it. That would have meant that Mary would be left alone in Boston or Cambridge during that time, and I did not like the idea. Consequently I had Tommie accompany her into Boston, since I could not well arrange to go myself. If I had dreamed for a minute that your friend from China desired to see Mary and that you yourself would be able to take care of her that afternoon, I should have, of course, sent her in on an early afternoon train. This is really the first time I think that I have not been able to understand you clearly over the telephone, and It is very unfortunate that the poor connection happened to come at this time when there was really a good deal at stake. When I saw Mr. Tse, your minister, in Washington last week, he urgently requested that one of you boys should join Mary at the legation as his guest during the vacation period. As I understood that your vacation would be very limited, at best, I suggested that Charlie go, and I wrote Charlie at once asking him to do so. This morning’s mail brings me a letter from him, in which he expresses his hope that I will not press the matter, as be evidently does not desire to go and would not enjoy the visit. He feels that you are much better able to discuss matters with the minister and asks me to let you go in his place. He said that he was writing you to this effect; and so I want to inquire whether it would be possible for you to go down to Washington before this week is over to be Mr.Sze’s guest for several days, at least. Please let me hear from you promptly about this. As to Mary’s problem, all I can say is that Mr. Sze, to whom I showed all my correspondence with your father, assured me that I had acted exactly in accordance with my instructions and that he did not see how I could have done otherwise. The fact of the matter is that, if a few hot-heads at Abbot Academy and Mss Shapleigh had not interfered in a matter about which they knew comparatively nothing and without even taking the trouble to come to me to ascertain what was at the bottom of the change, I am confident that the matter would have settled itself and that Mary herself would speedily have settled down into a normal and happy state of mind. Indeed when I saw her Sunday and talked with her, she seemed very reasonable and appeared to be ready to do her best to meet her father’s wishes and gain admission to college. Do let me hear from you as soon as you receive this letter, so that I can know what to plan and what to advise Mr.Sze. Very sincerely yours. Arthur Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun