301 10 3636 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/6111b0082ee64301406b78c3405ceda2.jpg 6130af63223e9cc2396cb6b4384b2246 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/3284be3a0d84555abfaaa344d24d5e88.jpg 2d5b2620efc6b741f293476ce5148c0f https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/0a2589eb46f575eb78751212be02e3fe.jpg 12217e61ec4084ec344ccf2307058776 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 1 Sun Siblings, 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 Tom Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tom Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Tommy Lee sent to Dr. Stearns. Explains he is in New York City visiting friends for Christmas. Sent a separate packet which contains Chinese tobacco for Stearns' 'water pipe'. Included paper rolls to save matches. Instructs Stearns on using paper rolls to smoke the pipe. Directs Stearns to request help from the Chinese students at Andover if needed. Expresses holiday wishes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tom Lee Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available 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 Manuscripts. Correspondence. Tom Lee https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/2fb979107d4bec095e456988d281287d.jpg 67829945c03bebcf4d03f63a0f6076c5 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/3c7ef674b280cd6be582c1d673128db7.jpg fe9d662a240f600ec0b8f1518d4cf6ae 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 1 Sun Siblings, 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 Tom Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, December 15, 1937 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tom Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, December 15, 1937 Description An account of the resource I5th, December, 1937 My dear Mr. and Mrs. Stearns I have before me two letters from you which touch me deeply by its kindness. I hesitate to remark on them because I feel that it is beyond my ability to put down in words my feeling of appreciation. However, I will say that they constitute the only two rays of friendship and kindness that the sharpest pair of eyes can gather from the much disturbed horizon. Your offer of bountiful hospitality touches one that above the clouds there is still something finer and greater in this world of ours so as to leave us yet another ray of hope for the brotherhood, of all an at a time when discouragement and disillusion push us to the brim of pessimism. It is not that my reluctant declination of your hospitality an unwillingness of my part to part with the children, but it Is the realization that during those troublous times one feels more assured to have all one's loved ones near at hand. Day to day existence has few luxuries and whatever little there is left of it is being enjoyed to the fullest extent. At any rate they will be worthless of your generosity and kindness. Nevertheless I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and my little family joins me to extend to you our profoundest gratitude and appreciation. It is unnecessary for me to elaborate the inner thoughts running through the minds of everyone of us, and it should be sufficient to say that the finer things in life are being replaced by things of ghastly appearance - its extent being even undreamt of by Him to whom we all owe allegiance. Things beautiful and peaceful are being removed by stark realities of which we have only read hut never saw till now.Things forced us to turn away, things obligating us to forget ourselves, and things pushing us on into even greater grotesquely deeds are changing the meaning of life to which most of us hold dear. One often wonders why doesn't one throw up his hands in despair and proclaim that if such is the thing that man has learned, let me be a beast. At times like these one tends to wander his mind to days of happier background. I can still remember the night when I stepped off in Andover from the train now seventeen years ago. You were there and later piloted us to the home where we all, and I in particular, spent many receptive days. I still remember the days spent in Stowe school, and then Andover, and hence to Middlebury and Yale. Some of those days wore anything but easy, but as one grows in years and experience, these become an inseparable part of an indispensable education. I had hopes, then. High hopes But now all is empty except the inner will. Where are the things which are said to be fine and beautiful? Where are the things for which we are taught respect? My father and his family are still in Tientsin and by the latest reports he is still in good health. As for Arthur and Mary, they are still in Shanghai and Peiping respectively. Although we have tried to gather all together, but for some reason or the other, we have never been successful. However, in the near future, if circumstances permit, we shall have another attempt. My little family is well, or as well as an be expected under the circumstances. I have, as you know, two boys aged two and four. Happily they are still in their innocent and ignorant days. I shall certainly do my best to bring then up in the best atmosphere possible. Our home is in a comparatively safe zone at the present writing. I am up against the difficulty in that I am the sole dependent of my entire little family all members of whom are extremely young and quite inexperienced in what you might say worldly ways. However, I have been getting along, and barring things unforeseen, we should get along even through this crisis, although with the attendant uncertainty. Please accept my whole-hearted thanks and appreciation for your most generous offer. I regret that I shall be unable for reasons as above to avail myself of the privilege, but I shall keep this kindness in my heart and shall not forget the motive which prompted it in the years to come. My wife joins me to extend to you our most sincere greetings of the season in grateful appreciation. yours most sincerely Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tom Sun 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 15, 1937 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tommie [Tom] Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/228f52dccba42e20448726a9fc097875.jpg 87953fbefc2912f874096438577b6cd1 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/501276f2cbe56b3a0be88de54e78da2a.jpg c4a10a206723e55123886781c6ca0150 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 1 Sun Siblings, 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 Tom Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, December 25, 1937 Subject The topic of the resource Letter From Tom Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, December 25, 1937 Relation A related resource 25th December, 1937 My dear Dr. and Mrs. Stearns, It is appropriate that I should write you on this day to convey to you the greetings of the season from My Father's entire family. This day is a significant one especially for those of us who had in years past shared the joys and happiness that only Christmas can imply. Those gatherings on Christmas Eve on Chapel Avenue have always lingered in my memory and now return most vividly. Such treasured recollection reminds us of the spirit of Yuletide, and, therefore, even years afterwards from across the sea this spirit is again alive in bidding you a Very Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year. Father wrote me some time ago instructing me to make a purchase of a worthy gift for you for this occasion. The lateness of this letter and the dispatch of the gift under separate cover is due to the disturbed conditions in China with its consequential effects on the smooth functioning of postal services. I have chosen four pieces of silk embroidery which represent the finest of Chinese art, and your acceptance is solicitated as an expression of the esteem and appreciation held for you by my Father and his entire family. He wishes to be remembered to you most cordially and will write you separately from Tientsin bidding you good health and happiness. My Father regrets for not being able to send you the gift himself and apologizes sincerely. As you can appreciate Tientsin has been beleaguered for some months and nothing worthy of the yule-tise season can be bought in that port. Therefore, he deputizes me the honor which I hope will not belittle his sincerity.  Christmas in China finds us under difficult circumstances. It is, however, gratifying to feel that you are enjoying the season under conditions ideally suited for the festivities. My Father can not let this year pass without some reflections of its doings and undoings. In general fortune has been kind to his family, but even this blessing in the midst of disturbance is far from the desirable condition under which well intentioned people hopes to live. His Health has been,on the whole, good and is enjoying unusual vigor for a man of his age. He had sold his house on Hongkong Road and is now living at his new address at 103 Wellington Road, Tientsin. By next spring, should circumstances permit, he even hopes to migrate to the south, his birth-place. Arthur is still in Shanghai. His family is again visited by fate in the form of the loss of another son. He has one now. Mary is still in Peiping. As for myself, I am, as you can see, still in Shanghai in my old position. Those of us who owe you so much hopes that this coming year will bring you an additional measure of happiness and good health. My Father feels certain that your well-earned rest is a source of joy and contentment to you when you can devote your time to the welfare of those less fortunate. He wishes you long life and happiness and strength and that the future be one of abundance and plenty. Arthur, Mary, and myself join him in sending to you and Mrs. Stearns our heart-felt greetings of the Season. Most sincerely yours Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tom Sun 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 25, 1937 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tommie [Tom] Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/6257486de0f97f8c602b811422fd3e4f.jpg 5318f3f107d54712df391bc58578378b https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/30271913d0785cf537a9596d226b182a.jpg 51070a20539b9b618f243d8bfdd33ee7 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 1 Sun Siblings, 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 Tommie Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Tom Sun in Shanghai sent to Dr. Stearns. States the tardiness in his response to Stearns' previous letter is due to an inspection tour for his company, China Insurance Company, Limited, in Indo-China. States that it has been years since they communicated and is happy to reconnect. Details his experiences during the war with Japan. Explains he stayed in Shanghai for his company and his parents stayed in Tientsin, due to their age. States the expected peace after the war is now social transformation by forceful means. Explains he is now assistant general manager of his company. Provides updates on his parents, who he has not had direct communication with, but knows are doing well. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tommie [Tom] Sun 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 17, 1949 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts. Correspondence. Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tommie Sun to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Relation A related resource 17th March, 1949 Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, 12, Locke Street, Andover, Massachusetts, U. S. A. My dear Dr. Stearns, Your letter dated the 7th November, last year, was waiting for me when I returned from a tour of inspection to the South. My tour began toward the end of last year and took me to most centers of population where my company maintains an organization. The letter was forwarded to me in Indo-China but was reforwarded to me here in Shanghai after I left that Country. It has been a long time since we communicated with each other. During these intervening years many things had happened and it is fortunate, indeed, to even now possess good health and be able to write to those whose friendship one treasures. China in general and I myself in particular had gone through difficult times. Our war with Japan caught me in Shanghai employed with my present company in the capacity of assistant manager. In the general migration away from the scene of hostilities., some were left behind and I was among this group who remained to guard the interests of the company. It was no easy task. During these war years, my Father and Mother remained in Tientsin, too old to follow the tide westward and I, together with my family, did the best we could whilst maintaining our principles. It was during this period that the teachings impounded into me during my boyhood days steered a straight and narrow course and guided my conscience despite of the carnage around me. Ancient Asia was transformed and in place of the peace and happiness which we enjoyed during the years immediately prior to the war, there was madness. And when it came to pass that we are again to enjoy our peaceful lives, social transformation by forceful means befall us. However, despite of all these, I am happy to be able to say that both myself and my own family are well. I am now the Assistant General Manager of my company. We have branches and agencies throughout the Far East and I am happy in the belief that at least through my own company that I may be of service to my country. My father is now eighty-six years of age. He still lives in Tientsin. He was seriously ill last winter but is now well again. There were some quite anxious days when he first became ill. Before I could arrange things so that I could be with him, communications with Shanghai was cut. But through friends, I am informed that he is well again. I am still unable to secure means to visit him. The last letter received from him was dated last year. However, news is encouraging and I look forward to the day when it will be possible to have uninterrupted communication with my Father. I very much regret the lateness of this letter, but believe me I have thought of you and forever I shall be indebted to you. One can never treasure too highly the fullness of one's youth. In this, I had my fullest with you. My kindest regards to Mrs. Stearns, Charlie and Margaret. Please let me hear again from you and I promise that with every opportunity I shall not fail to write to you my benefactor. For ever yours Tommie Sun Tommie [Tom] Sun https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/be03db123a2184dc13b8c61bd5556dc4.jpg 73ea3fdc3d89bf8b87c8b856a69bc53a https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/912ab9a1e7186cd6e9aacb7b99ac0ad5.jpg 19bffc226ebf5d4b607724f2e84e7334 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 Tommy Lee to "Commodore", July 28, 1915 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tommy Lee to "Commodore", July 28, 1915 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter sent from Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Reminisces about the Lake. Discusses a baseball game. Thanks Stearns for check. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tommy Lee 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 28, 1915 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tommy Y.C. Lee https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/2580812b6d6b040c2c8e3381c536d548.jpg ca05f1ae4c9efc2a7a00d5eb4a13b523 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/931cbe6445c3230a243c71e15571a137.jpg d5d863c0a7f28048b471f9d7e9737be3 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 Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, April 4, 1916 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, April 4, 1916 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter sent from Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Is on academic probation at Yale. Blames Latin course. Explains reasoning behind taking Latin. Will be tutored in Vergil. Undecided on summer plans. Considering Northfield. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tommy Lee 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 4, 1916 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tommy Y.C. Lee https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/51d9f05974719e64a03c54ef8e03e1a5.jpg 06176439458d88171548a47816952e03 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/569b08e72941ee3fbd25c4fc65284871.jpg 502893e9f5a423c03175abf169ed4e72 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 Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, November 8, 1915 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, November 8, 1915 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter sent from Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Is registered as Ying Chiu Lee at Yale. Was unsure of who to send bond to. Asks about Mrs. Hall. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tommy Lee 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 8, 1915 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tommy Y.C. Lee https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/9b15afc0234e2dac0d523226e94f82c0.jpg c0b0d919e748ea4db54448e1d7e5f86f https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/ff1ba102b63cd5cf53400c0349e19c97.jpg 6dba2cde7db6f37bf56a1f64628fa6d0 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/e568ad51a0cea6ed3a6d5fd6cd120f26.jpg c7ad81315b0f2374e2e4a2398bf72422 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 Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, October 4, 1914 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, October 4, 1914 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter sent from Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Settled in at school. Costs $3.50 a week. Taking 20 hours of work. Discuss school activities. Heard Chow returned home. Wishes to visit Andover soon. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tommy Lee 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 4, 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 Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tommy Y.C. Lee https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/696662e06da3c224623e1d5305822cfa.jpg ac163d9d6224febcbfa2518d5bf512a5 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/17bd153ef905124a2675f5fc35772303.jpg 027aa314104f1187c5df6491e7be36d2 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/3eee0dd83c1d4b085611efe4dcf9cf37.jpg c1dc877a88608acc1a0f40658d03a6e2 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 Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, September 27, 1916 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, September 27, 1916 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter sent from Tommy Y.C. Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Discusses living situation at Columbia. Describes apartment. Enrolled in Columbia Business school. Thanks Stearns for sending check to Montifield. Telegraphed Stearns because rent was due. Asks Stearns to settle enclosed bill. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tommy Y.C. Lee 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 27, 1916 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tommy Y.C. Lee https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/8bc68ee128747e0de120a6fce84248d3.jpg c46c4493a59fd76730fcaabf0d7e3453 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 Tommy Lee to Mr. Stearns received September 9, 1912 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tommy Lee to Mr. Stearns received September 9, 1912 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter sent from Tommy Lee to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Asks for $25 be sent by special delivery. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tommy Lee Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 9, 1912 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Correspondence Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tommy Y.C. Lee