210 10 3636 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/808b3c9f4e1e0458c552dc43dfd58f87.jpg f4ea837349c7ccec11c5291b5df90627 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 H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, November 14, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, November 14, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Admiral H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Hopes son is doing better in his studies. Sent Stearns a gift for Christmas. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.K. Tu 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 14, 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. Stearns, I have not heard from you for several months and trust that you and yours are all well. I hope my son has been doing better in his studies under your direct supervision and am very thankful for your kindness in looking after him. Under separate cover I am sending you a little present which I hope will reach you in time for the Christmas season. It is rather too early to wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year but by the time when this letter and the present reach you, it would be about the time. So I conclude the letter with greetings of the season to you and yours. Yours sincerely Admiral H.K. Tu Dr. Alfred E. Stearns K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/df108168c835b45db141874870f9df9a.jpg 98a52eabbae9ba4fd5f704ac36c9b3e3 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 H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, November 22, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, November 22, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Admiral H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States the best thing for his son is to return to China. States if his son doesn't have sufficient funds to let Tu know. States his son's failure is due to his own faults. Thanks Stearns for what was done for his son during the past 4 years. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.K. Tu 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 22, 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. Stearns, I am in receipt of your letter of October 25 for which I want to thank you most sincerely. After careful consideration of the case of my son, K. Y. Tu, the best thing in the circumstances is for him to return to China and do some work so that in his daily contact with fellow beings in the business world he may find his education inadquate, and finding it inadequate, may have a greater desire for study. So I have sent you the following telegram "Alfred Stearns, Philips Academy, Andover , Massachusetts, Kong returns China fund insufficient cable Commission Tientsin Tu" In regard to the last sentence, I mean that if my boy does not have sufficient money with him to buy railway and steamer ship tickets, please cable to me as to the additional amount that is needed so that I can cable it to you. What you have done for my boy during the last four years has earned my everlasting gratitude. His failure to make progress in his studies has been entirely due to his own faults which include, I believe, his fondness of play and his lack of a serious purpose of life. I want to thank you again for your kindness in guarding and guiding him during his stay in the United States, and as I am sure you will continue taking an interest in him, I will write you from time to time as to his progress after his return to China. Yours sincerely, Admiral H.K. Tu Dr. Alfred E. Stearns K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/8a9d6553a9da8fd5f3ce032228cb0806.jpg bef67fd939e72f4db09303d3fc26aa66 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 H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, September 21, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, September 21, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Waiting for information on how his son may become a dentist. Believes it will take too long. Appreciates Stearns' opinion on the topic. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.K. Tu 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 21, 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. Stearns, I have received your kind letter of August 12th and want to thank you again for the great and continual interest you have taken in my son. I am looking forward to the receipt of another letter from you in which I expect you will give me some information regarding the possibility of my son learning the profession of a dentist. I believe it will take too long a time for my boy to study dentistry after graduation in a college, especially in view of the fact that he does not make a rapid progress as I expect of him in his studies. Your opinion on this matter will be highly appreciated. I am very thankful for your assurance that you will do everything in your power to urge my boy to make the best possible out of the opportunity I have given him. With regards, Yours sincerely, Admiral H.K. Tu Dr. Alfred E. Stearns K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/b17bba625c0516753688cea70ca3e116.jpg 9a977a1f6b775a25e242db5b4707c0dc 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 3 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 H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred Stearns, November 26, 1926 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred Stearns, November 26, 1926 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Sent a box containing a cloisonne incense burner and pair of vases as a Christmas gift. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.K. Tu 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 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 Dr. Alfred Stearns, Philips Academy, Andover, Mass., U.S.A. My dear Dr. Stearns, I hope that you have received my last letter, in which I requested that you will attempt once more to persuade my boy to perform his duties and to realize his own responsibilities about his future. With this note I am sending you through the American Express Co., a box containing one cloisonne incense burner and a pair of vases which I pray you will accept as a little token of my sincere appreciation of your kindness and the trouble you have taken on account of my son. I hope that the box will be delivered in good order and in time so that the good wishes it carried will reach you for Xmas and the Happy New Year. Hoping that I may hear from you again before long. I beg to remain, Yours very sincerely, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/2239f5bab64d0f1d268b99890af0b49b.jpg b5ce228783f4ae890dc62014ce79e75c https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/fa007401e8848879468a238a41be3612.jpg 7f96c9bcdca8523977e61793af13dffe 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 H.K. Tu to Dr. Stearns, February 23, 1930 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.K. Tu to Dr. Stearns, February 23, 1930 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Admiral H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Agrees Kong Y. Tu should study one year in business school or college to learn as much as possible. Will begin searching for a position in China. Explains why this decision is beneficial for Kong Y. Tu. Prefers Kong Y. Tu return to China after the one year, unless Stearns believes Kong Y. Tu should stay another year, based on his progress. States Kong Y. Tu could only stay two years at most, due to financial and social reasons. Prefers Kong Y. Tu stay with a Christian family to learn manners and get spiritual influence. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.K. Tu 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 23, 1930 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 23rd, 1930 My dear Dr. Stearns; I am very glad that we have been able to have a long conversation this evening in regard to my son Kong and reach a satisfactory conclusion concerning his preparation for the future work. I certainly do not wish him to attend the Winworth Institute, which is capable of turning out only artisans such as carpenters and mechanics. At the same time I fully agree with you that it is too much to expect Kong to acquire at his age and within the limited time at his disposal a thorough knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry, which are essential if he goes to a flying school either to learn the art of flying or the profession of aviation engineering. The alternative in the circumstances is for Kong to study for one year in a business school or college, and during the time, learn as much possible such things as book-keeping, typewriting, business terms as exchanges or bills of laddings, etc and sufficient business English for correspondence. At the end of one year he should return to China and go into business. In the meantime, I will look out for him for a suitable position in the Customs Administration, the Postal Administration, banks, or the Ministry of Communications or other Ministries. This decision of ours is highly beneficial to him. In the first place, high scholarship, which it is so difficult for him to acquire, is not absolutely needed in the preparation for his future work. Secondly, business training ought to be of great interest to him. Thirdly, upon the completion of another year’s study a position will be awaiting him in China. While I still have many friends of influence, I would like to start Kong’s business life as early as possible. On the other hand, if he spends too many years in America, and even if he learns much, there is a certain amount of disadvantage for him should I retire from public life or for some reasons should I be unable to give him assistance in the way of proper introduction. At the end of one year, if you think Kong has made much progress and had better stay in the business school for another year in order to learn more, I will be glad to comply with your request. But in that case, at most he can remain in America for altogether two years from the present time, for my financial situation will not permit me to allow him to study for a longer period, and besides it is unwise for him to be away from China too long, as I have explained elsewhere in this letter. Kong had better go to a business school immediately if you think that this is the best for him; otherwise have him to attend to business school beginning with the summer vacation. Another request I would like to make is this: It is better for Kong to live in a Christian family where he can get some spiritual or religious influence and learn good manners which will mean and must mean much to him in his future life. Boston being a big city offers to a young man of his age much temptation, and it is the best thing for him to be away from temptation by living with a religious family and always having some useful thing to do. Kindly help my son to secure a good family with which he can board and also stay there. In conclusion I wish to thank you again for the kindness in looking after the welfare of my son, who I am certain is highly appreciative of it and will be more appreciative after he rubs shoulders with the world. With my best regards. Yours very sincerely, Admiral H.K. Tu Dr. Alfred E. Stearns K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/32bce534bb63723e08b842fe665fc632.jpg c757d6a7551bdc2cf7df9101ea4d9ab5 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 H.K. Tu to Dr. Stearns, January 17, 1930 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.K. Tu to Dr. Stearns, January 17, 1930 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Will be in Boston January 25th and hopes to meet Stearns on the 26th. Request telegraphic message whether Stearns is able to meet. Script on letter provides telegram draft. States Stearns has a prior engagement. Hopes Tu is able to visit just before or after those dates, as he wishes to discuss matters involving Tu's son. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.K. Tu 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 17, 1930 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 Wardman Park Hotel, Washington January 17th, 1930 My dear Dr. Stearns: I trust that my boy Kong has informed you of my arrival in the United States of American and my intention to call on you specially as soon as my official duty will permit. I expect to be in Boston on the afternoon of January 25th and visit you on the morning of January 26th is convenient to you On the morning of January 25th I will visit the Navy Yard at Portsmouth, N. H., and in the afternoon I will leave for Boston by the first train. I shall be obliged if you will be good enough to give me a telegraphic reply as to whether the proposed arrangement will not inconvenient you. I am looking forward with the greatest pleasure to meeting you at Andover in the near future and thanking you personally for much valuable assistance you have given to my son. Admiral H.K. Tu Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/26aaf83f43a6911b20d3439f21b79385.jpg acb21a012fde3025e4d08a6e31b45ffa 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 H.K. Tu to Dr. Stearns, March 18, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.K. Tu to Dr. Stearns, March 18, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Appreciates reports on K.Y. Tu's academic progress in previous letters. Will decide whether K.Y. Tu returns to school during the summer. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.K. Tu 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 18, 1931 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 Shanghai, March 18th, 1931 Dear Dr. Stearn I have received your letters of January 27th and February 10th respectively for which I wish to thank you sincerely. I am very glad that my son has been making some progress and I am writing to him in a day or two further to encourage him. When I received your letter of January 27th I made up my mind to have Kong return to China at the end of the year. After having read your letter of February 10th, I have changed my mind, and will make a decision as to whether he should return in December or for a little longer period. It is unnecessary for me to assure you how appreciative I am of your kind efforts to make my son a good student. Since my return to China I have been busy preparing my naval report for my Government, which is being printed. I am herewith enclosing a draft for U. S. $600 to defray educational expenses of my son. I feel certain that you will give him only so much so that he will not learn an extravagant habit. Yours very sincerely Admiral H.K. Tu Dr. Alfred E. Stearns K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/909e339d99510cce11e61f03a00f475e.jpg 4139aac04abd7d7deffac6edf6eb22c2 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 H.K. Tu to Dr. Stearns, November 27, 1930 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.K. Tu to Dr. Stearns, November 27, 1930 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Asks how his son is doing. Asks for updates on academic progress. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.K. Tu 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 27, 1930 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 Shanghai, November 27th, 30 Dear Dr. Sterns I have been back to China for more than three weeks already, and am recalling with great pleasure our meetings in America and England, I am very anxious to know how my son is getting on. I shall be highly obliged if you will be kind enough to drop me a few lines giving me some ideas as to his progress. I avail myself of this opportunity to thank you again for the deep interest you have been taking in my boy. With my best regards. Yours very truly, Admiral H.K. Tu Dr. Alfred E. Stearns K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/38be7af31c6e9673e353457aa7fb3057.jpg 133ac3ede13b77c3e8bf1c3174cd914a 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 H.K. Tu to Dr. Stearns, September 18, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.K. Tu to Dr. Stearns, September 18, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Informs Stearns K.Y. Tu returned to China safely. States his son's account is overdrawn. Requests the amount owed in order to pay back. Has been promoted to President of Naval Academy of China. Thanks Stearns for everything done for his son. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.K. Tu 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, 1931 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 September 18th, 1931 My dear Dr. Stearnes: I wish to inform you that my son Kwong has safely returned to China* My plan is to get for him a suitable position which will give him an opportunity to learn. That is what he needs most. After an absence of more than seven years he will require some time to get himself acquainted with the conditions in China. I am glad that he is back. In regard to my account with you, I am afraid that my son has overdrawn on you. I shall be highly obliged if you will be kind enough to let me know at your earliest convenience the amount of money which I owe you so that I can remit it to you. I am leaving tomorrow for Fukien to become President of the Naval College of China. The Government wishes me to reform it, but I am not certain whether I will be able to do anything. However I will try my best. After all, the reform of the Chinese navy must begin with the reform of the naval college. In conclusion, I wish to thank you once more for what you have done for my son during his stay in the United States. Your kindness to him and me will never be forgotten and will be remembered always. With my best regards. Yours very sincerely, Admiral H.K. Tu Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/b7470ad4e64701dee9cfeaee5916968b.jpg 4352296bb88d66e9065d91ca06f3d37f 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 H.K. Tu to K.Y. Tu, July 15, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.K. Tu to K.Y. Tu, July 15, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.K. Tu to his son, K.Y. Tu. Encouraged with progress in studies. Believes athletics and and studies should go together. Stresses son to be economical. States son should learn to write simple but gramatically correct English. Thanks son for reports and photograph Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.K. Tu 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 15, 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 Tientsin, July 15th. 1927 My dear boy, Your letter of May 20th has been received and I am happy to learn that you have made progress in your studies and that your desire to participate in athletics has provided to you the incentive to study hard, I hope you will continue your good work in class rooms while you try to distinguish yourself in the athletic fields. Sports and studies should go together, for if you have the physics of a titan and are empty in your head you would not cut any figure in this struggling world of keen competition; on the other hand, if you have become a great scholar and acquired the bulk of human knowledge but are poor in health and cannot stand the strain and stress of modern society, you would not go very far in your life career. I therefore share your enthusiasm for sports, but I hope you will not neglect your studies. Another thing which I want to impress upon your mind is that you should learn to be economical, As you know, I am not a wealthy man, as China goes through this terrible crisis and the civil strife which is distressing her may be a prolonged one, it is wise for all of us to be thrifty. In your school you should therefore learn not to waste money and make good use of it. I have noticed some improvement in your English, but you should endeavor to learn to write simple but grammatically correct English, In closing, I want to thank you for the report card of your last quarter's studies and also a photograph of yourself in frame, please let me hear from you again. With love, Your loving father, Admiral H.K. Tu K.Y. Tu