Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to William S. Murray, Grand Central Terminal, New York City, October 7, 1926 (regarding Arthur Sun)
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Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to William S. Murray, Grand Central Terminal, New York City, October 7, 1926 (regarding Arthur Sun)
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Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to William S. Murray, Grand Central Terminal, New York City, October 7, 1926 (regarding Arthur Sun)
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My dear Mr. Murray:
Arthur Sun, a Chinese boy who graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology this fall, is seeking a position with some American construction or engineering company whereby he will be enabled to gain the practical experience his father wishes him to have before he returns to China. The boy has specialized, I understand, in sanitary engineering and at the moment is hoping to secure work with the Metropolitan Water Supply Company of Boston, though this is only one of a number of concerns to which he has applied for a job.
Arthur Sun and his two brothers and sister have been in my charge for the past five years during their student days in America. They lived for several years in my own home: so that I have a very strong personal interest in them. The father, Mr. C.Y. Sun of Tientsin, China, is one of the most prominent and progressive Chinese in the home land and holds exceptionally high ideals for his children. As he has been rash enough to place them entirely in my hands during their American stay, I feel pretty heavy responsibility in the matter and am very eager to help them realize his ambition.
My purpose, in writing to you is to ask whether, by chance, you have any suggestions to make which would aid me in placing Arthur Sun for a year or two with some competent concern, where he would gain the practical experience desired and put the finishing touches, so to speak, on his Technology training. As a layman, I must admit that I know very little about the proper methods of procedure in a matter of this kind, and I trust that I am not imposing too much upon your own good nature in coming to you for advice. Any suggestions you are willing or able to offer me will be very deeply appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
Arthur Sun, a Chinese boy who graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology this fall, is seeking a position with some American construction or engineering company whereby he will be enabled to gain the practical experience his father wishes him to have before he returns to China. The boy has specialized, I understand, in sanitary engineering and at the moment is hoping to secure work with the Metropolitan Water Supply Company of Boston, though this is only one of a number of concerns to which he has applied for a job.
Arthur Sun and his two brothers and sister have been in my charge for the past five years during their student days in America. They lived for several years in my own home: so that I have a very strong personal interest in them. The father, Mr. C.Y. Sun of Tientsin, China, is one of the most prominent and progressive Chinese in the home land and holds exceptionally high ideals for his children. As he has been rash enough to place them entirely in my hands during their American stay, I feel pretty heavy responsibility in the matter and am very eager to help them realize his ambition.
My purpose, in writing to you is to ask whether, by chance, you have any suggestions to make which would aid me in placing Arthur Sun for a year or two with some competent concern, where he would gain the practical experience desired and put the finishing touches, so to speak, on his Technology training. As a layman, I must admit that I know very little about the proper methods of procedure in a matter of this kind, and I trust that I am not imposing too much upon your own good nature in coming to you for advice. Any suggestions you are willing or able to offer me will be very deeply appreciated.
Very sincerely yours,
Creator
Alfred E. Stearns
Publisher
Phillips Academy
Date
October 7, 1926
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All Rights Reserved by Phillips Academy
Language
English
Type
Correspondence