169 10 3636 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/520b69000a189e26b570c653e8de73ea.jpg a963d754c37c6025883da8cf8be413a7 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 2 Tu, 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 H. Sampson, headmaster of Huntington School for Boys. Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Charles H. Sampson, headmaster of Huntington School for Boys. Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Charles H. Sampson, headmaster of Huntington School for Boys. Asks for a detailed report of K.Y. Tu's progress. 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 3, 1928 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 3, 1928 Mr. Charles S. Sampson, Headmaster The Huntington School for Boys, 320 Huntington Avenue Boston, Massachusetts My dear Mr. Sampson: Will you kindly send me, or have sent to me by the proper authority, full and detailed information of the work and progress of my Chinese ward, Mr. K.Y.Tu? The boy himself has given me no indication of his progress in his studies, and his father and I are both anxious to know just how he is getting along. From our experience with Tu in the past, I have long felt that he was not likely to secure enough out of the American venture to justify his father in keeping him in this country. If he has been able to turn the corner and make real progress with you, I shall be both surprised and pleased. At present, I am wholly in the dark as to the boy’s situation and shall, therefore, value highly such information as you are able to give me. Thanking you in advance for your attention to the matter, believe me Very sincerely yours. C.H. Sampson Dr. Alfred E. Stearns K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/046f3cca26bc3697972270ac4a338a71.jpg 1326db500fbc77f3e92f7bb736827980 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/1ee87ae58546982999b38c649961280f.jpg 3e03a30f29cd4d907f1faeaa869bcbb2 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/54f9fdbee47834e4b2c9e9a71b599b47.jpg fce0a4549871af4a2c427ff14e11be17 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, February 22, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Charles Sun, February 22, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Charles Sun. States Charles letter arrived as Stearns was discussing Mary's situation with Arthur. Sent a cable to their father to disregard messages from Mary until Stearns' letter explaining the situation arrives. States Mary is adjusting to the new situation. Explains the school transfer was based on a cablegram from C.Y. Sun to 'prepare Mary for college'. Explains the change was required because her current courses were not focused on college preparation. States Mary's first reaction was understandable and has since started adjusting to the new school. States she still wishes to return to China. Apologizes for any worry this has caused Arthur and Charles. 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 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 February 23, 1926 Mr. Charles Sun 35 Woodsides Avenue Amhest, Mass. Dear Charlie: By a curious coincidence your letter reached me at the very moment that Arthur, who had me come out for lunch, was sitting in my study discussing with me Mary’s situation and problems. As a result of that talk I have just dictated a long letter to your father explaining everything, and I may even cable him in the morning, urging him to disregard any message received from Mary in advance of the receipt of the letter which I am sending. I have told him that her first reaction was naturally one of resentment, and not to blame her for it under the circumstances, but that from all we could learn (and Arthur and Miss Clemons have both talked with her over the phone this after noon) the first feelings had largely died away, and that Mary was now adjusting herself rapidly to the new conditions and growing increasingly contented. I am sure, therefore, that you need have no further occasion to worry on this score. My action in changing Mary’s school was taken on the receipt of a very definite cablegram from her father, saying only “Prepare Mary for college”. His message was prompted by your father’s receipt of a letter from me, written on December 18th last, in which I told him of rumors that had reached me that Mary was to go on to college later and the careful explanation I gave him of what that would mean, since Mary up to that time had been taking, not the college-preparatory course, but the general course, on my understanding that this was to round out her American education and that this school diploma was desired. I told your father frankly that if college preparation was to be adopted, not only would Mary’s course have to be changed at once, but all probability her school as well, for she would need form now on intensive and personal work and that I did not feel authorized to undertake anything so radical and drastic as this without definite instructions from him. In view of his cable, therefore, I could not do anything else than what was actually done. Of course Mary was terribly upset. That was natural enough and I cannot blame her in the least. I purposely acted quickly, after I had investigated carefully the qualifications of various schools , for I knew that the longer the step was delayed the more difficult it would be for Mary herself, as her friends would naturally bemoan her departure and console with her over what they would regard as a hard decision. The first day after Mary reached the new school she filled the mail-bag with letters, to her brothers, to Mr. Szein Washington and to others and I naturally inferred that these letters would be of the character that both your and Arthur have described. I am sure, however, that this was only the first reaction. Mrs.Russell, the principal of the new school, assured me only today that Mary had settled down and seemed increasingly happy and contented, and in conversations which both Arthur and Miss Clemons had with Mary over the phone this afternoon she herself admitted that this was so, that the school was all right, the girls exceedingly friendly, that she was working hard, but that she still wished (and that, of course, has been her wish for months) to return to China. So you see, Charlie, I think that things are not quite so black as you felt them to be on the receipt of Mary’s hysterical letter. I am very sorry Mary had to go through this ordeal, which has been extremely hard for her, of course. I am sorry, too, that you and Arthur have had to shoulder an extra burdern of anxiety because of it, and I shall be doubly sorry if anything Mary has said tends to upset her father. If I cable him after I hear from Arthur tonight, I shall simply ask him to disregard Mary’s message and away the receipt of my letter. I shall simply ask him to disregard Mary’s message and await the receipt of my letter. In this way I believe we can forestall trouble and smooth things over so that within a short time the situation will be satisfactory to everybody. Again my thanks for your letter. Don’t worry any more, though I know it is just like you to take a thing of this kind deeply to heart, for your are, perhaps, more likely than most others to sense the significance of all of the factors involved. I have been immensely perplexed and distressed myself over the situation, but have done only what I felt your father definitely wished me to do, and am much more cheerful now, in view of development of the last few days. With all good wishes, believe me ever. Very sincerely yours. Charles Sun Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Mary Sun 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/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/ffd0ffcf6b19d5318c0788fada8072a4.jpg 4205c9a61555e2d1602055e238beb22e 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 2974, 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. Chuan Yuan Hsu, December 27, 1913 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Chuan Yuan Hsu, December 27, 1913 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Chuan Yuan Hsu. Learned Hsu is not part of Andover's group at Kansas City. Hopes Stearns decision not to go affected Hsu's decision. Asks if still possible for Hsu to join convention. 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 27, 1913 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 Hsu: I have just received a letter from Mr. Eddy with which he incloses your telegram and in which he expresses his deep regret that you are not to be one of our Andover delegation at the coining meetings in Kansas City. I sincerely hope that my necessary decision not to go my self has not led you to decide adversely. I would go in a minute if I could see my way clear at this late date to do so. Baldrige has telegraphed that he will go down from Omaha, and Ames, as you know, has already started. You will be sure, therefore, of good company both at Kansas City and for the return trip to Andover. Isn’t it still possible for you to join the group and make one more Andover man at the convention? Your presence would be a real benefit to the school, and best of all I knew you would thoroughly enjoy and profit by taking part in this unique and inspiring gathering. With kindest personal regards and good wishes, believe me, Very sincerely yours , Principal. Chuan Yuan Hsu Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/87fef32e7a8fef1f292929a9b2975479.jpg bd3bdb4f3d39ef38e66ee16d65ce23e8 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/c3b97b4a8c1ab74a115104882962700c.jpg 0c3f75e0cc187bcec1074c336d8373a6 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 Mr. Chuk Sang Lee, June 26, 1914 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Chuk Sang Lee, June 26, 1914 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Chuk Sang Lee. Sent report of Tommy's school courses. States Lee was first Chinese boy who gained diploma with regular requirements and no favors or concessions. States Lee is most satisfactory all round student. Describes Lee's characteristics and attributes. Thanks Lee for gifts. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chuk Sang Lee Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 26, 1914 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. Lee: I am inclosing the report of your boy’s work for the final term of his school course. The record while not a high one, is on the whole eminently satisfactory. "Tommy", as we call him, has completed our course and is the first Chinese boy out of many we have had in recent years who has secured his diploma on the basis of our regular requirements, He has asked for no favors or concessions, and has proved his ability to do the full work which we require of all American boys. We are going to miss the boy sadly from our numbers. Of all the Chinese boys I have dealt with since I have been here, and the number is not small, your boy has proved I think on the whole the most satisfactory all round fellow of any I have met. That is saying a good deal, for most of these boys have measured well up above the average standard of our American youth. Tommy has not been so brilliant in his scholarship as have some of the others, but his general record, conduct, and attitude, have been of the most gratifying kind. He has always responded to suggestion and to advice, has been remarkably frank and open in his dealings with me, and has earned the esteem and good will of his schoolmates and the faculty alike. Personally I have developed a real affection for the boy, and regret more than I can tell you to feel that he is no longer to be one of our school company. My interest in him, however, will not cease, and if at any time in the years to come I can render further assistance to you or to him, I shall deem it a privilege to be given the opportunity to do so. May I take this opportunity also to express to you and Mrs. Lee my very deep gratitude for the exquisite gift which you recently made to me.It was wholly unexpected and wholly undeserved, and I feel a bit overwhelmed that you should have given me anything, particularly a gift to which I attach such great value as that which you have made. The Chinese workmanship in ivory is remarkable at best, and this piece is one of the finest examples of that work I have ever seen. I shall prize the gift more highly than I can tell you, and shall be glad to feel that it is associated with one whose record at Andover was so uniformly satisfactory, and for whom I had come to entertain such a deep and genuine affection. Yours very sincerely, Chuk Sang Lee Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tommy Y.C. Lee https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/c4a3f0af769680442870e18934e2ee73.jpg 00403ba65bffdecb52f72d05e1fb7934 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 2 Tu, 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. E. Bourgeois, July 2, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. E. Bourgeois, July 2, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. E. Bourgeois. Provides information about K.Y. Tu in response to Bourgeois's questions. Hopes Bourgeois can find room for Tu in the dormitory for the summer. States Tu plans to take courses at Hungtington Summer 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 July 2, 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 July 2, 1927 Mr. E.Bourgeois Boston Y.M.C.A. 316 Huntington Ave. Boston 17, Mass. My dear Mr. Bourgeois: Mr. K.Y. Tu, of whom you inquire, is a ward of mine and has been for the past two years at the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, Lima, N.Y. So far as I know, he is a boy of good habits and character, though he has found it a bit difficult to adapt himself to American ways and methods of study. He is hoping to enter Phillips Academy next fall, though I am not quite sure that he is prepared for our work. I hope very much that you can find a place in your dormitory for Mr. Tu during the summer months, for otherwise I should not care to have him stay in Boston. His present plan is to take course in the Huntington Summer School, and I have no reason to believe that you will not find him in every way an acceptable member of your dormitory group. Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns E. Bourgeois K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/71e4885e41eb1f08862e6fc713b2149a.jpg 8e8e27eb421f21799d993a09c9ee1d69 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 3947, 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. Emerson A. Kimball, June 19, 1918 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Emerson A. Kimball, June 19, 1918 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Emerson A. Kimball about summer camp. States Yung decided to attend Wolfboro camp. States another Chinese student may be headed to Kimball's camp. 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 19, 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 June 19, 1918. Mr. Emerson A. Kimball, St. Paul’s School, Concord, N.M. My dear Kimball: Yung has just been in to tell me that, because of the late opening of your camp, he has decided to go to the Wolfboro camp, of which your old Hill School friend, Warnock, is in charge. Had I known a day sooner that he could have joined you at the earlier date you mentioned, I feel sure that I could have landed him for you. He has just left for Now Haven, however, to spend the week with his brother, and I doubt whether I can reach him in time to change the situation. In the mean time it is possible, perhaps probable, that another of our Chinese boys may wish to head your way. If this proves to be the case x shall post you the moment I hear definitely from him. Ever yours. Principal Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Dr. Emerson A. Kimball H.F.Yung https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/e614992369fb15545fc0c09661992180.jpg f962c3cef33fec9e3b1aceb97c93de8c 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 Mr. F.L. Bateman, October 5, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. F.L. Bateman, October 5, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. F.L. Bateman about Helen's missing suitcase. Apologizes for the confusion over the suitcase. Explains a misunderstanding led Helen and Stearns to believe the suitcase was found, when it had not. Hopes the suitcase may still be found in the hotel. 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 5, 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 Manuscripts. Correspondence. Relation A related resource October 5, 1926 Mr. F.L. Bateman My dear Mr.Bateman, I have just received your letter of September 30 and regret the confusion I caused you by my seemingly contradictory messages regarding that lost suitcase. Shortly after my first letter was written, Helen was convinced from a message that came to her from some of her friends that the lost case had been found and would shortly appear. Whether I overvalued her enthusiasm or she had misunderstood the message, I can’t say, for my questionings did not bring any too convincing replied. I gathered, though, that the case had been located and so I sent you the message, desiring to save you from further and unnecessary trouble. The letter which followed under date of September 25 was based on a later interview with Helen, in which I discovered that her earlier optimism had not been justified and that the missing article was still to be heard from. I regret that I did not make this clear in my letter, for on referring to the correspondence I can easily see how confused the situation must necessarily have appeared to you. From the latest reports I judge that the suitcase is still to be heard from, and I am only hoping very much that it may yet be discovered within the walls of the hotel. Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns F.L. Bateman https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/bc27108e951ab6b398729566befd4128.jpg 7345cf51b63ff1f68acef3437055a82c 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 Mr. F.L. Bateman, September 20, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. F.L. Bateman, September 20, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to F.L. Bateman about Helen Tsai's missing suitcase. Explains his ward, Helen Tsai, is missing a suitcase. Believes it was lost between the Drake Hotel and the train station. Asked Bateman to search for the bag. Mentions Mr. Drake, a friend, would be willing to search the hotel for the suitcase. Describes the suitcase. 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 20, 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 Manuscripts. Correspondence. Relation A related resource September 20, 1926 Mr. F.L. Bateman 7 South Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Bateman: The two latest Chinese words to be entrusted to my care reached Andover a day or two ago, the son and daughter of Admiral Tsai of Peking, who, I believe, is a personal friend of yours. The girl, Miss Helen Tsai, as I understand she is to be known in this country, is distressed over the loss in Chicago of her suitcase, which she tells me disappeared somewhere between the Drake Hotel and the train on which she left Chicago. As nearly as I can gather from her story of conditions, the bag was probably left at the Drake Hotel or in the station In Chicago, where I think the time for boarding the train was extremely short. Anyway, the bag is missing and I am wondering whether there is any chance that you could start investigations looking to its recovery, though I am afraid that it is perhaps unlikely that such efforts will meet with success. It has occurred to me that Mr. Drake himself, a good personal friend of mine, would be eager to institute an unusually thorough search in his own hotel in case the bag was left there. I understand that the bag is brown in color with white lettering, the letters representing Miss Tsai initials. Y. K.T, I shall appreciate, as will she, may help you can give us. Very sincerely yours Dr. Alfred E. Stearns F.L. Bateman