148 10 3636 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/9b734242f84ebead9f76aa4bbe45343e.jpg d0e64dbfca1eeffa8d17ddc1639f85a7 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 1104, 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. Y.S. Wong, December 13, 1907 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Y.S. Wong, December 13, 1907 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Yik Sing Wong. Explains College Entrance Board will return notebooks on receipt of postage. Has no answers about Wong's physics notebook. States Dr. Page sent the notebook with the others. Advises Wong to inquire about missing notebooks. Hopes Wong is doing well at Cornell. 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 13, 1907 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. Y.S.Wong, Ithaca, N.Y. My dear Wong: I was very glad to get your letter of the 10th inst, even though it dealt chiefly with business matters. As I understand the arrangement, the College Entrance Board officers to return note-books on receipt of the necessary postage. Whether they hold the books as long as this, I XX say, but it would be well worth XX. I think to write them to find it, Address-College Entrance Examination Board, Post Office Substations 84, New York City. I am afraid that I can’t give you any more light on the whereabouts of your Physics note-book. Dr. Page is absolutely positive that your book was sent with the others to the College Entrance Board. In that case, it must have been lost either on the way or by the representatives of the Board who handled it. Possibly it would be worth while to make further inquiries of them, though I fear the book has disappeared for good. I hope all goes well with you at Cornell, and that you are thoroughly enjoying your life and work in that good institution. Things are about as usual here, though we miss the old faces, and I especially miss your cheery smile and uniform good-nature. Come back and see us when you can, and occasionally, if you have time, drop me a note. I shall always be glad to hear from you. Wishing you every success in college and beyond, believe me Sincerely yours, Alfred Stearns Principal Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Wong Yik Sing https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/7b00dd493deeec54615a516fa1a8ec38.jpg 22a7597d99fac5df4b677ab9a2b4eb3b 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 1104, 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 Alfred E. Stearns to Y.S. Wong, September 19, 1907 Subject The topic of the resource Note from Alfred E. Stearns to Y.S. Wong, September 19, 1907 Description An account of the resource Typed note sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Yik Sing Wong about receiving the forgotten key 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 September 19, 1907 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 19 September, 1907 Mr. Y.S.Wong Ithaca, N.Y. My dear Wong: Your letter containing the key has been received. Sincerely yours, Alfred E. Stearns Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Wong Yik Sing https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/db92d3f103b717641bf1a76ec9e593bf.jpg 21b4214a6cbddfc674a65a2f67132289 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 1104, 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. Y.S. Wong, August 1906 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Y.S. Wong, August 1906 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Yik Sing Wong. States Wong will be missed at Andover. Asks Wong to worry about the key the locks will be replaced. 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 August 1906 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. Y.S.Wong Andover, Mass. My dear Wong: Many thanks for your good letter of the 2nd inst. You may be sure that we shall all be keenly disappointed to lose you from our numbers here. On the other hand, I am glad for your sake that you are able to push on into the higher work and I must sincerely wish for you all success in your new surroundings. Don’t forget, however, that you have left behind you many warm friends here in Andover who will follow you with the greatest interest, and who will always be glad to extend to you a warm welcome should it possible to direct your footsteps this way. As for the key, don’t worry about it further. Probably it has been mislaid here in the office. In any XX, we have changed they keys in the Woods house this year, so that the old key will not be any longer needed. With kind regards and the best of wishes to you, believe me, Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Wong Yik Sing https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/3d5a09141c6b50b35e5158d547b7c020.jpg eb51d28508a1d6c4257d5a58282c796e 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 1104, 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 sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Y.S. Wong, July 3, 1907 Subject The topic of the resource Note sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Y.S. Wong, July 3, 1907 Description An account of the resource Typed note sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Yik Sing Wong. Received $4 check. Sends Wong best wishes for summer. 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 August 10, 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 July 3rd, 1907 Mr. Y.S.Wong, 616 Steward Ave. Ithaca, N.Y. My dear Wong, Accept my thanks for your letter of recent date enclosing check for $4.00 to cover April allowance which I advanced you. I enclose receipt for the same. I trust that your summer at Ithaca may be full of pleasure and real profit to you and that the year ahead may prove the best ones yet. With kind regards and best wishes, believe me, Sincerely yours. Alfred Stearns Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Wong Yik Sing 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/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/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/5271a3319ae6dffaf983cff6b30394b2.jpg 174c4b164234ad1e30cc7e3b8e06d8f3 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. Chien Luan Li, June 29, 1908 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Chien Luan Li, June 29, 1908 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Alfred E. Stearns to Chien Luan Li about Li's academic progress. Explains that unless Li is able to improve, Li will have to withdraw and return to China. Urges Li to work hard and focus on improving academic grades. 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 June 29, 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 29 June, 1908 My dear Li: It was a great disappointment and surprise to me to learn at the end of the term has completely you had failed in numerous studies. Your teachers are all agreed that this is in a large measure at least the results of lack of efforts on your part. I hate to believe this, and yet I would dislike as much to believe that your ability was to be assumed by this long row of failure. Under the circumstances, it has been decided that your return next year must be in the nature of probation, and that unless you are able and willing to maintain a more satisfactory standing, it will be necessary to ask you withdraw. My interest in the Chinese students as a whole and in your personally leads to me urge you most earnestly to make good those deficiencies, and to maintain from the outset next fall a standing which can cause no further anxiety to your instructors or your friends. It would be little less than a crime if a boy for whom so many sacrifices have been made in order to give him the advantages of an American education should so far forget the responsibilities of his position as to drift into careless habits of work, and to thwart the purpose for which he was sent to this country. Please understand that I am speaking as a friend who is interested most sincerely in seeing you make the most of your opportunities here and fill a position of large usefulness and responsibility in later time. Very sincerely yours. C. L. Li Dr. Alfred E. Stearns