129 10 3636 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/7b8bedd2e5730623aa593056f894f8e5.jpg a54399bc64716901975f32b5fcc25aa4 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/46606284909ece9f383b9662baf2d37b.jpg 626f50f1d00df07b0cbc8d07fa26e1ff 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 27 Folder 3 Alfred And Helen Tsai, 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 Tsai, South Weymouth, Mass., to Alfred E. Stearns, September 11, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred Tsai, South Weymouth, Mass., to Alfred E. Stearns, September 11, 1927 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alfred Tsai 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 September 11, 1927 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 Alfred Tsai Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/a0f62308c504fe7f2c5a60e663d1669f.jpg d2a4ea3376cc7925bdde9c5d3d68722e 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 27 Folder 3 Alfred And Helen Tsai, 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 Helen and Alfred Tsai, South Weymouth, Mass., to Alfred E. Stearns, September 9, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Helen and Alfred Tsai, South Weymouth, Mass., to Alfred E. Stearns, September 9, 1927 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Helen and Alfred Tsai 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 September 9, 1927 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 Alfred Tsai Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Helen Tsai https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/dfe2c79a09d7f882ca9d5bcc0219fa65.jpg 6ba28ca8a0fd3e49a999d1e12e374d1b https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/2c1b96e504e9d77f9ab6f8fad498242a.jpg df5013086715a7531ef7b511734e5e08 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/ba4b76057928fd524d58238297f6af5f.jpg 420165de770fae4a890422ee2d83a2d1 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/b39c3afcc9e680b0c191709afa766bb4.jpg ee91b899cd29c591d5eb7d7f446a117c https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/c6ddc488b9b73111eb91ee918c90fbca.jpg 4099202becb2e01529c92978b4c117a1 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/48ba83adcbbd940bd9278a3b0bc14e9c.jpg 46c6255276d84fe221aed690830fc778 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/cd1fbffef928a15b2238ecf58ec11e6b.jpg 63f648f67f2f91d31244dc9f6c6d84a2 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/9d1ac183177656eaa9caf61a5b0ce6ed.jpg 75a8a8db0edd3d9f029386ffbfbf3b49 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 27 Folder 3 Alfred And Helen Tsai, 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 Tsai Ting-Kan, Dairen, Manchuria, to Alfred E. Stearns, August 6, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tsai Ting-Kan, Dairen, Manchuria, to Alfred E. Stearns, August 6, 1927 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tsai Ting-Kan 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 6, 1927 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 Tsai Ting Kan https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/0b0578383e95fe6fb2735f754341c490.jpg 06c96c761f6aba50d77f4bfb93d5bcfd https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/5c611a63d573003fe9263fbf2fa06251.jpg 05eb9dc1d697f7087a90336a899c33a0 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 27 Folder 3 Alfred And Helen Tsai, 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 Tsai Ting-Kan, Dairen, Manchuria, September 16, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Tsai Ting-Kan, Dairen, Manchuria, September 16, 1927 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 September 16, 1927 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 My dear Mr. Tsai: On my return to Andover after my summer holiday, I find your good letter of August 6 and note the delay that has occurred in the receipt of letters which I earlier mailed you. I am glad that these have finally reached their destination, though I am not quite sure that all of them have gone through. Helen and Alfred have both returned from their summer camps and are passing a few days with Dr. and Mrs. Nye in South Weymouth. Helen called me up on the phone last night, and I expect them back here tomorrow or the first of the coming week. They will have another week or two on their hands before the next school year opens for them. It is very difficult to plan wisely for these broken periods that occur between the close of the regular school year and the opening of summer camps and again the close of the summer camp season and the opening of the new school year. It has been my experience with all of my Chinese wards that these periods are not only the most difficult to handle wisely but are likely also to prove the most expensive. I have decided to send Alfred back to the Mont Vernon School for the coming year, and for the reasons already explained in my earlier letters and of which you have been good enough to express your personal approval. Plans for Helen’s work this year have not yet been fully consummated, but I shall take her over within a few days to Bradford Academy, one of the best of our New England schools for girls, and discuss with the authorities there whether she is ready for work of that grade. Bradford has recently developed what is known as a Junior College course which carries the pupil through work approximating the work of Freshman and Sophomore years in the regular colleges. It is designed to give a well rounded education to those who do not wish or are not seemingly qualified to do the higher college work. I am inclined to think that something of this sort would be well suited for Helen, since you do not favor, apparently, the regular college course for her. I am not sure, however, that she has had enough work to date to enable her to undertake such a course, and it may be wise, therefore, to allow her to return to the Whittier School for still another year’s preparation. Mrs. Russell, the principal of that school, feels that Helen should have this extra year there, and I would favor it myself, and perhaps unreservedly, if it were not for the fact that most of the girls there are distinctly younger than Helen and I am anxious to have her enjoy the companionship of more girls of her own age. Another factor that enters into the situation is that I don’t wish to locate Helen, if I can help it, too far from her brother or from me. There are excellent schools scattered through the East, several of which I should consider in every way suitable for Helen in this stage of her development, but they are for the most part at some distance from us here and would involve crossing large cities, like New York, on the journey to and from. This presents a big problem, for, even when Alfred and Helen have occasion to cross Boston, I am accustomed to have some responsible person take them in change, as do not feel that they, or Alfred at least, are quite ready to assume responsibilities of this kind for themselves. I note your suggestions about books for the children, and I will from time to time secure books of the character you have mentioned and present them as presents from you and Mrs. Tsai, as you have requested. Helen is immensely interested in good literature already, and I hope and believe that we shall eventually stir something of this desirable enthusiasm in Alfred as well. Your own experience corresponds with mine, for it was not until well into my college course that I became thoroughly interested in my work and ambitious to make the most out of the opportunities offered me. We must be patient, therefore, with Alfred who is still just a normal wholesome boy. The moment this opening pressure is off I hope to be able to send you statements of the children’s expenses and expenditures to date. With kindest regards to Mrs. Tsai and yourself and the hope that you are enjoying your new home, believe me Ever sincerely yours, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tsai Ting Kan https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/89b7e65cf3453de6433f844f5ca1185f.jpg 056dce26a75b19e7a3efe0537c90dc6f 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 27 Folder 3 Alfred And Helen Tsai, 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 Tsai, Stearns School, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, to Alfred E. Stearns, September 30, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred Tsai, Stearns School, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, to Alfred E. Stearns, September 30, 1927 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alfred Tsai 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 September 30, 1927 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 My dear sir. My school opened on the morning of 29th. I did took French I Algebra I English I. But I don't care French and Algebra. The English little bit hard for me. Now I going to you will you mind to tell your brother I would like to study my English with that Englisg [sic] teacher on every day besides my class. May be I can get some more English. You know sometimes all boys stay one room and teacher can’t tell every boy at same time. That’s why I like tudoring [sic] my English with him. Sincerely yours, Alfred Tsai Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/f812add4c4e034b6d98328d1bba5cced.jpg 3e704175424c7be457648af13cbcb5e9 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 27 Folder 3 Alfred And Helen Tsai, 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 Tsai, Stearns School, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, to Alfred E. Stearns, October 1, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred Tsai, Stearns School, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, to Alfred E. Stearns, October 1, 1927 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alfred Tsai 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 1, 1927 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 My dear sir, Now I will ask about my allowance how much you going to give me. I think one or two dollars is enough for me. But you must get 50 two cents stamps, and 20 five cents stemps [sic] every month for me. If you think that to much for me Then get 25 two cents stemps [sic]. I know you want safe money for me. I hope you will your brother Mr. stearns [sic], If I have any special use just tell five more that all. Good luck to you and your family Sincerely yours Alfred Tsai Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/d83e0f091d6aa550b7476a1e4ca6643a.jpg 9907dfec4be36ff969784a21f5d6e52e 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 27 Folder 3 Alfred And Helen Tsai, 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 Alfred Tsai, Stearns School, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, October 3, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Alfred Tsai, Stearns School, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, October 3, 1927 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 October 3, 1927 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 My dear Alfred: I have your note of October 1st and am going to allow you an allowance of $5.00 per month. This is wholly for incidentals which can hardly be called necessaries. What you need for stamps and other necessary articles my brother will supply and charge to your account. I am asking him, however, to see that these expenditures are kept within decent and rigid limits. Frankly, I am greatly distressed at your readiness to spend money freely and thoughtlessly whenever the inclination moves you. I have had several Chinese boys in my charge who have exhibited this tendency, and not one of them has ever amounted to anything or been a credit to his family or his country. The fact that you are still young leads me to hope that you are going to overcome this weakness and promptly. Unless you do, I shall be forced to write your father advising him to call you back to China on the round that your further stay here would be only harmful to you and a needless expense to him. The sooner you learn to cultivate and understand the value of money, the sooner I shall be ready to feel that you are gaining from the American contact. I have no desire to keep you from having anything your father would wish and that is necessary or likely to be of real value to you. When it comes to needless and foolish expenditures, however, I put my foot down and hard and with the full assurance that I have your father’s hearty approval of my position. The current year has got to be a year of reasonable expenditure and definite progress in your school work. Faithfully yours, Alfred Tsai Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/375c4063911f037c25c04a1080ae4842.jpg 0415a940476015a10a8ce8858b5f893e 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 27 Folder 3 Alfred And Helen Tsai, 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 Helen Tsai, Whittier School, Merrimac, Mass., to Alfred E. Stearns, October 7, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Helen Tsai, Whittier School, Merrimac, Mass., to Alfred E. Stearns, October 7, 1927 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Helen Tsai 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 7, 1927 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 Helen Tsai https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/57d15fd001fb68681c02a4f3aad97663.jpg 76cb0c113fc804a08b4741daf7bb52d3 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 27 Folder 3 Alfred And Helen Tsai, 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 Helen Tsai, Whittier School, Merrimac, Mass., October 8, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Helen Tsai, Whittier School, Merrimac, Mass., October 8, 1927 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 October 8, 1927 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 My dear Helen: Thanks for your letter. Don’t apologize for your delay in writing. These opening days, and even weeks, of a school year are not calculated to give students or teachers much time for anything but the regular and required duties. Your schedule sounds to me a bit heavy, but no doubt Mrs. Russell knows what is best. I should question myself the wisdom of taking both American and English History at the same time, unless Mrs. Russell figures that you can best strengthen your work in English in this way. I shall try to run over pretty soon to have a look at you and talk with Mrs. Russell about your work for the year. In the meantime, take good care of yourself, don’t eat candy and sweets between meals, and be sure to get plenty of vigorous and wholesome exercise. Always sincerely yours, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Helen Tsai https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/295ed2635e5b82d8cd9df5d950f7ff56.jpg 03d3d5b3faf0eb5ed3342986ed85d414 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 27 Folder 3 Alfred And Helen Tsai, 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 Alfred Tsai, Stearns School, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, October 10, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Alfred Tsai, Stearns School, Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, October 10, 1927 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 October 10, 1927 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 My dear Alfred: I have your letter of October 8 asking me to order some special stationery for you. This I am willing to do if you really need so much writing paper at this time; but first of all, I wish to ask whether you ever received a somewhat similar order that I placed for you, at your request, with a firm somewhere in the West? As I recall it, this order with accompanying check to cover the price was mailed by me the latter part of the summer or early in the fall. Sincerely yours, Alfred Tsai Dr. Alfred E. Stearns