166 10 3636 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/fedc4afa6fe52fe333d5e984d819bb11.jpg 8d00a430335c57b36b6245638d706434 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 2545, 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 Messrs. Coes & Young Co., September 18, 1911 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Messrs. Coes & Young Co., September 18, 1911 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Coes & Young Company. Requests a statement of the account. States Sun has been extravagant in purchases. Is trying to curb spending. 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 18, 1911 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 Sir: I presume the order of Mr. L.C. Sun, to whom you refer, is all right. I shall be glad, however, to receive first a statement of the account, since I am not familiar with the nature of the order. Sun has been somewhat extravagant in his expenses and his guardian in China is very anxious to have me curb the boy in this respect if I can, hence my inquiry. Very truly yours, Coes & Young Company Dr. Alfred E. Stearns L.C. Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/2b134f6b12b962bec29014e707c14d5d.jpg 24660dc579d2f358c2dbdd64ed0938aa 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 2422, 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 Messrs. Whitlock, March 23, 1917 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Messrs. Whitlock, March 23, 1917 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Whitlock's Bookstore. Provides last address for Y.C. Lee. 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 23, 1917 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 Gentlemen: The last address of Mr. Y.C. Lee which we have on our books is: 510 West 124th St., New York City. I think the boy can be reached there. I am sorry indeed that you have had so much trouble in collecting this bill. Very truly yours, C.E.H. Whitlock Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tommy Y.C. Lee https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/85207c650151357ec60928e88190bf31.jpg 3ac0a85511308cc17c8a7a4d247be4a5 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/a2b6168774da43c723a2ed56be9a0906.jpg 7c204172568188ab91606e9c0d6f19c3 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 Miss Ellen F. Pendleton, April 3, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Ellen F. Pendleton, April 3, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Ellen F. Pendleton about Mary Sun's education and current situation. Explains Mary was placed in schools based on the expectation she would return to China after high school and not attend college. States her father decided to send her to college, which requires change in schools and additional prep work. States Mary would be unable to take the full list of examinations, but may be able to suceed in subjects outside of languages and mathematics. Asks if there anything Hoyle can do to help. Provides information on Mr. Sun, the father. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 3, 1926 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Phillips Academy 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 April 3, 1926 Miss Elle F. Pendleton President, Wellesley College Wellesley, Mass. My dear Miss Pendleton: I am wondering whether there is any way that you can help me out in handling a very perplexing problem that is mine in connection with the American guardianship which I hold of a Chinese girl, Mary Sun of Tientsin, China, whose father has recently decided that she should go to college and has expressed a preference for Wellesley. Here is the situation in a nutshell. Mary Sun and her brothers were placed under my care five years ago. Mary, herself, was only fifteen years old. Her first work was done in the local grammar school. A term at Northfield proved unsuccessful and she war entered as a day scholar at Abbot Academy, continuing to live in my own home. Last year she was placed as a boarder in Abbot and was allowed to take the general course, in which she would naturally have secured her diploma this June. This arrangement was made because of the understanding on my part that Mary was to complete her American education this year and return to China this coming summer. Several rumors having reached me during the early part of the current school year that Mary’s father had changed his mind and might wish her to go to college led me to write Mr. Sun very fully and frankly describing conditions, the character of Mary’s courses of study, etc.. and explaining further that college preparation would mean a complete change of courses and probably school, and asking for explicit instructions as to what was desired. The receipt of this letter prompted a cable message from Mr. Sun reading, only, “prepare Mary for college.” There seemed to be nothing else to do but sever the Abbot Academy connection and put the girl for the balance of the year in a small semi-tutoring school where intensive college preparatory work could be done. This was the course adopted. The girl is now twenty or twenty-one years old, I believe, according to our way of figuring ages, though a year or two older by the Chinese method. Under the circumstances she ought to get to college as soon as possible. Her present teacher tells me that, after a month’s work with her, she believes that, if she can gain admission to college this fall, she could be able to hold her own comfortably, at least if she doesn’t concentrate on languages of mathematics. On the other hand, it would, of course, be wholly impossible to get her ready to take the full list of college entrances examinations by next September, for the course at Abbot did not lead to college admission. Is there anything that you do for a girl in this situation that is not exactly according to Hoyle or advertised in the catalogue? I do not want to ask undue favors, but I do feel that this is very usual case and since a foreigner is involved, one that deserves as much consideration as can possible be given it. Mr. Sun, the father, is a very unusual man. He was formerly a banker in Tientsin but has retired and for the last few years had devoted most of his time to philanthropic work. He is not a professing Christian but is eager, as his letters to me have revealed, that his children should be. In some ways he is a better Christian than many who profess to be. He was head of the Red Cross for China during the War and since then, has served chairman of many flood and famine relief committees. Men who have come here from time to time while these children have been under my care and who have known Mr. Sun in China speak in most vigorous terms of his character and influence. The fact that he has sent four of his children to this country in the hope of giving them something bigger and better than China offered is a fair indication, at least, of his idealism. I am sorry to have pestered you with so much detail, but I must admit that I am tremendously puzzled with the problem which I have on my hands and eager to handle it in the most satisfactory way. At this stage I need help, and hence I turn to you. Please be generous as you can. With kind personal regards, believe me Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Ellen F. Pendleton Mary Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/8f3133230de19d0f3570e53cd2114d3c.jpg 4024a72ad9ba3ffd30bbf5d05c3c82bd 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 2 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 Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss George Ann Lillard Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss George Ann Lillard Description An account of the resource Typed note from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss George Ann Lillard about Helen Tsai's summer camp attendence. Explains that arranges for Helen were made at Camp Onaway with Mrs. Hollister so as to remain close to her brother. 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 20, 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 Manuscripts. Correspondence. Relation A related resource June 20, 1927 Miss George Ann Lillard: Thank you for your letter just received. Only Saturday last, I learned from XX that you were not going to continue the camp this coming summer. Not having heard from you, I had made arrangements a short time ago to place Helen with Mrs.Hollister at Camp Onaway, as I wish her to be somewhere near her brother during the summer holiday. Very sincerely yours, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/4ebb8135602e9dd605baa7e0464ba4ed.jpg 821b006c782a4a34df9c23650473fae8 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 2 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 Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Helen Tsai, April 19, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Helen Tsai, April 19, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Helen Tsai about letters from April 14 and 19. Extended the dance invitation to Scott Calahan. States Scott Calahan is willing to go if he can find a way there and back the same night. Assures Helen that he has been busy and not to worry if he doesn't write. 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 April 19, 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 Manuscripts. Correspondence. Relation A related resource April 19, 1927 Miss Helen Tsai Whittier School Merrimac, Mass. My dear Helen: Your last two letters hare been duly received and the invitation to your party was handed to Scott Calahan, who smilingly tells me that he would like very much to go over, provided he can find a way to get there and back that same night. I suggested that he talk with Mr.Eaton who very likely may wish to go over himself and who I am sure, would be glad to take Calahan along if he does go. I know he will have a good time. Yes, I have been exceptionally busy during recent days, but, even if I don't write, don’t worry, for I am not going to forget you or where you are. With all good wishes, believe me Ever sincerely yours Helen Tsai https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/ccf38380d28a5e140742d50f258e3248.jpg 94201e8fe6e6826391e60b922b84838d 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 4710, 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 Miss Lottie M. Reed, December 23, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Lottie M. Reed, December 23, 1918 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Lottie M. Reed including the grades of Alfred Kwong for the current term and recommending that due to Kwong's poor grades, described as a practically complete failure, it would be better for Kwong to finish out the school year at a smaller school where he can focus his efforts on mastering the English language before returning to Phillips Academy in the future. 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 23, 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 December Twenty-three 1918 Miss Lottie M. Reed Springfield, Mass. My dear Miss Reed: I am enclosing herewith report of Alfred’s work for the past term. As you will note, the record is one of practically complete failure. This does not mean that the boy has not tried; for he has unquestionably done the best he knew how, but he is also unquestionably not fitted at this time to meet the requirements of this particular school. After experience with nearly a hundred Chinese boys in recent years I am convinced that in this particular case the only satisfactory solution of our problem is to place Kwong in a small school for the balance of the current year. Under such conditions he should emphasize especially his work in English; though it may be possible for him to take some other subject in the way of foundation work. At the end of that time I shall expect him to be qualified to resume his connection with this school, and with the expectation of meeting our requirements in a satisfactory way. He would gain time in the end by such a course and would be spared that inevitable discouragement which must result from continued failure to secure results from well-meant effort. I am sure you will appreciate the spirit in which this recommendation is made. If I can in any way assist you in arranging for the boy’s further work at this time, please do not hesitate to let me know. We shall lose him with real regret. His spirit has been of the finest, and I personally shall be keenly disappointed if he is not able to return to us at some later date and complete the work of this school. Very sincerely yours, Alfred Kwong Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Lottie M. Reed https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/c6c7d910fca64b5135a8e56563e92085.jpg 1119e8b1a0059f1701f13c6ef9be330d 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 4710, 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 Miss Lottie M. Reed, January 27, 1919 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Lottie M. Reed, January 27, 1919 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Lottie M. Reed enclosing a $25 rebate due Alfred Kwong on his room rent. The check is made payable to Kwong's sister, Agnes, as per Reed's request. Expresses mutual sorrow that Alfred Kwong had to leave Andover and hope that he will one day be able to return to Andover after studying at Springfield High School. 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 27, 1919 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 27 January, 1919. Miss Lottie M. Reed 44 Spruce St. Springfield, Mass. My dear Miss Reed: Allow me to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 22nd inst. I find on looking up the matter in the Treasurer’s office that there is a rebate of $26.00 due Kwong on his room rent. In accordance with your instructions I am enclosing herewith a check for the above amount made payable to Miss Agnes Kwong, I, too, am sorry that we were not able to give the boy just what he needs at present. I trust, however, that he will make good progress in the Springfield High School and that at some future time we shall be able to welcome him back to Andover prepared to make a record that will be satisfactory to all concerned. Please extend to him my best wishes. Very sincerely yours, Alfred Kwong Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Lottie M. Reed https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/25953ece3c39501d7d3d7274f3b8d846.jpg 3216cb348a96d19fa703bd14f74b57ef https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/749f431147b6bdb613493ece31f8e4ed.jpg 2cdfe514b1499c9134abe93271ef35bf 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 4710, 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 Miss Lottie M. Reed, March 1, 1919 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Lottie M. Reed, March 1, 1919 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Lottie M. Reed enclosing a check for the remainder of Alfred Kwong's account, made payable to his sister Agnes Kwong. Details the school policy not to refund tuition payments when students drop out part way through the school term, but says he has made a special exception for Alfred Kwong, as it was unknown at his time of starting the school how unequipped he was to meet the school's requirements. Reports how many other boys have been in Kwong's situation in recent years and how the majority have returned to the school when able. 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 1, 1919 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 First 1919 Miss Lottie N. Reed 44 Spruce St Springfield, Mass. My dear Miss Reed: I have your letter of February 26th, and am enclosing herewith a statement of Alfred Kwong’s account and a cheek for $283.97, the balance remaining in my hands ; and the check has been made out to Agnes Kwong, as requested. The policy of the school, as stated in our catalogue, is to make no remissions on tuition charges where boys drop out during the school year. The tuition is paid in instalments, however, so that those who issue before the second instalment is due are not charged for the full amount for the year. In exceptional cases, I am allowed by the Trustees to make special remissions, so that the boys concerned are not actually charged for a longer period than they were formally connected with the school. It seems to me only fair to grant this exception in Kwong’s case; for neither he nor we could tell in advance just who well fitted he was to meet our requirements here. Under the circumstances, therefore, I have asked our Treasurer to send you a check representing the balance remaining over the charge for the time of the boy’s actual connection with the school. I trust that Alfred is getting on well in the new environment; and I only wish that we might look forward to the opportunity of welcoming him back here at some later date. We have had many similar cases in recent years, and in the majority of these cases the boys involved have returned to us and completed their careers with real credit. Very sincerely yours. Alfred Kwong Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Lottie M. Reed https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/6fc812acb0756feb2d91a812debf9366.jpg e51154b2a68eb8c408d71cef57c3aa92 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 4710, 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 Miss Lottie M. Reed, November 7, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Lottie M. Reed,November 7, 1918 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Lottie M. Reed further discussing the academic adjustments made on behalf of Alfred Kwong and the special permission granted Kwong to visit his sister at Abbot Academy once per week. 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 7, 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 November Seventh 1918 Miss Lottie M. Reed 44 Spruce St. Springfield, Mass. Mr dear Miss Reed: I have your note of November 3rd, and have talked over Kwong’s situation with the various and the class officer concerned to see if a proper readjustment can be made in the boy’s schedule. Some changes, I understand, have already been put into operation. We have also arranged to grant the boy permission to visit his sister at Abbot Academy every week; although technically he is not eligible for excuses of this kind. Very sincerely yours, Alfred Kwong Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Lottie M. Reed https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/d9df726cfdfb3d742a1f235c91a3552c.jpg 733a6d17517eb9292af3aac0f26060f2 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 4710, 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 Miss Lottie M. Reed, October 14, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Lottie M. Reed, October 14, 1918 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Lottie M. Reed acknowledging the receipt of the $500 check to be added to the account of Alfred Kwong. Inquire whether or not all of Kwong's expenses, school as well as outside accounts, are to be paid out of the fund, as it would be pretty difficult to include everything within the $500 range. 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 14, 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 October Fourteen 1918 Miss Lottie M. Read 44 Spruce St. Springfield, Mass. My dear Miss Read: Allow me to acknowledge receipt of your letter of October 11th enclosing check for $500. to be credited to the account of young Kwong. I will do my best to see that the young man keeps his expenses within reasonable limits. Please advise me if all the boy’s expenses, including school as well as outside accounts, are to be paid out of this fund. It will be pretty difficult to include everything within the five- hundred-dollar range. Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Lottie M. Reed