7 10 3636 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/b9d8eee8afbcdb90976e50956f676c7b.jpg cb883690c49516b7c0c083c498755f37 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 Arthur F. Stearns Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Arthur F. Stearns Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Arthur F. Stearns about Alfred Tsai. States Alfred needs a strict hand in regards to spending and money. Explains $5.00 a month for personal purchases is acceptable but money for toiletries, hair cuts, etc. comes from Arthur. Is willing to provide regular deposits or settle bills as needed. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 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 Manuscripts. Correspondence. Relation A related resource April 31, 1927 Mr. Arthur F. Stearns Mont Vernon, N.H. Thanks for your note about Alfred Tsai: Also the letter from Theodora. The latter I am returning herewith. I have already heard from Theodora about the change of location and will look over my files to see if I have neglected to send any of her last letters to yon. Very likely I have been careless. As for Alfred Tsai, I am perfectly willing that he should have $5.00 a month just for his own personal extravagances, soda, candy, and what not. From his very evident tendencies to spend freely, however, I know he must be held with a stiff hand and consequently I have asked him to get from you the necessary cash for toilet articles, hair cuts and the rest; though even here I am sure he will bear watching, for I am frank to say that I have not yet been impressed with any excess of frankness and outright honesty on his part. I may misjudge him but I know his sister worries about him and so do I. Her attitude towards mousy is just the reverse and she keeps telling me that he must be held in leash. He is still young enough, so that I think we can put him into shape if we start early and keep at it. In the meantime, I shall be glad to make regular deposits with you or settle the bills as you send them in, whichever is the more convenient. Ever yours Arthur F. Stearns Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/1b2c669bc5eedd0364594685c9e79a06.jpg 21ac94ad822db3bee7cf23bd98c5032b https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/a87e9f82cf49256470e2097f2ec9a42e.jpg 20e11010867ed233f18b2a82b7a90c59 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 Tsai Ting Kan Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Tsai Ting Kan Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Tsai Ting Kan about Helen and Alfred Tsai. Hopes the current situation in China clears and the government stabilizes. Plans to honor Tsai's opinion about Helen not attending college. Explains the cost of college in America is enough to make anyone hesitate. Plans to emphasis English, French, Music, and typewriter instruction for Helen. States the funds sent will be enough for Helen and Alfred for 4-5 years with careful management. Provides updates on the children's education. States Helen is performing well, but Alfred is more inclined to the social life and may not be ready for Andover Academy. Acknowledged receipt of funds. Tried to wire this receipt but was unable to deliever the message at 2 known addresses. Will send this letter to Helen forward on to the correct address. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 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 Manuscripts. Correspondence. Relation A related resource April 21, 1927 My dear Mr. Tsai: I have received and read with the deepest interest your letter of March 22 which reached me a few days ago. Naturally we are all concerned over the present unrest in China and are hoping that the situation may speedily clear and that the best interests of all may be conserved in the process. A stable and responsible government for the nation would be a wonderful thing for China and for the world. I note that you do not wish individual receipts for expenditures in the children's behalf sent to you and will act accordingly. I am also interested in your expressed opinion that you do not desire Helen to go to college but prefer her to take a general course to round out her American education, with special emphasis on English., These instructions of yours I shall endeavor to carry out to the beat of my ability, and shall also try to see that beside emphasizing English herecourses include French, Music, and is sanction in the handling of the typewriter. She is already taking lessons on the piano, and I judge from what Mrs. Hassell tells me is doing as well as the average beginner of her age can be expected to do. I see no reason why such a course as your have suggested cannot be secured without adding the college coarse as well, and I can readily understand why you would hesitate to take on the extra and heavy expense that the college career would involve. I have found from the experience of recent years that it costs about $2,000.00 per individual to meet the expenses of the American education and the vacation expenses as well. The latter is no small item in these days. This is just double what it used to cost years ago when I first assumed charge of some of the wards of our old friends Sir Chentung Liang Cheng , but with the present prices in Americana change is inevitable. Last year I checked up carefully with Mr. Sze, your Minister in Washington who has had charge of the education of a number of Chinese in this country, and was a good bit relieved to find that he had encountered the same problem and reached a conclusion that fitted in closely with my own. On this basis, therefore, the funds which you have sent me, allowing for interest which will accumulate during the period in question, should cover the expenses of Helen and Alfred for from four to five years, and in that time we should be able to give Helen at least a well rounded education. I assume in Alfred’s case that you will wish him to go on to college or a scientific school, according to the inclinations and abilities he reveals through his preparatory course. Helen is making excellent progress and is exceedingly ambitious. Alfred seems to famish a different problem. He is disposed to take things a bit easily and to enjoy the social more than the intellectual side of life. We shall evidently have our hands full to induce him to put forth his best efforts along intellectual lines, but I can assure you that we shall do the best in our power to accomplish this. It seems somewhat doubtful whether he will be ready to meet the rather high scholastic requirements of Phillips Academy by this coming year, though I have urged him to lend his best efforts to attain this goal. The second remittance which you made to me on February 33 and amounting to $6,000.00 gold was duly received, and, as requested, I cabled you at once announcing this fact. Word came back to me later that the cable could not be delivered at the Peking address, and Instructed the company to try Tientsin. Word came back that you could not be found there either, and the last report I had was to the effect that the message had been returned to Peking and a farther attempt made at delivery there. Whether this was successful or not, I can’t say. I am sending this letter to Helen, as requested, in order that it may be properly addressed and forwarded to you in China. Needless to say I trust that it will reach its destination safely and will find you and your family well and comfortable and relieved, in part at least, of the strain from which you must have suffered during recent months. With sincerest good wishes to you all, believe me Very sincerely yours, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tsai Ting Kan https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/ede5cd07593a3acd0173d7216ff94457.jpg 0a0f0825711bf78fd20be29bd55198c9 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 Helen Tsai, April 21, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Helen Tsai, April 21, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Helen Tsai. Forward letter to Helen's father, written by Stearns, to be properly addressed and sent. States Scott Calahan will be joining Helen's party along with Mr. Eaton and possibly Bell. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 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 Manuscripts. Correspondence. Relation A related resource April 21. 1927 Miss Helen Tsai Whittier School Merrimac, Mass Dear Helen: At your father’s request I am sending this letter which I have just written to him to be properly addressed and forwarded by you. I hope it will reach him safely. Accept my thanks for your assistance. Scott Calahan tells me that he has arranged with Mr. Eaton to make the trip with him to your party and that he expects to take another boy named Bell with him. I hope you will have a wonderfully good time. Very sincerely yours Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Helen Tsai https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/6bbeba8ee9c86afddc152a4cc127eb67.jpg ecbc194c230f0dc6f170f78f3569288d https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/df1e0ca702b73090b97f49fac6a80ef8.jpg fdb596c198a4c4e08cf7c55bbd09cc9d 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 Helen Tsai to Dr. Stearns, April 20, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Stearns, April 20, 1927 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States the weather has been very hot since arriving at school. Asks if Scott Calahan would be willing to come to Whittier for prom. Asks Stearns to remind Calahan to bring Helen's invitation and name card. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Helen Tsai 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 20, 1927 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts. Correspondence. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Helen Tsai https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/d1d42ddc3815bb1fb47a39bdc16a70c2.jpg 7793babb8cce7688098e6288921006d2 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 Arthur F. Stearns to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Arthur F. Stearns to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Arthur F. Stearns to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about Alfred Tsai's finances. States he didn't realize how often Alfred was requesting money. Informed Alfred about Stearns decision regarding $5.00 allowance. States that Alfred should come to Arthur for additional money for necessities. States he is trying to keep Alfred in line. Explains Theodora has moved to a new place costing $25.00 a week. Plans to take care of the bills. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arthur F. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 20, 1927 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts. Correspondence. Arthur F. Stearns Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/881ab3b2193a5873c5311db9f19f69af.jpg e41301da0821e73da1c8a9a86134584d 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 Alfred P.K. Tsai to Dr. Stearns, April 19, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred P.K. Tsai to Dr. Stearns, April 19, 1927 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Alfred P.K. Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns requesting additional money, up to $10.00 per month. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alfred P.K. Tsai Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 19, 1927 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts. Correspondence. Alfred Tsai Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/ee0fc1b39b28c237e30f62edfa6d7f5e.jpg 0f6e0b65718787caa8dbf471682393ca 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 Alfred P.K. Tsai to Dr. Stearns, dated April 13, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred P.K. Tsai to Dr. Stearns, dated April 13, 1927 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Alfred P.K. Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns requesting an increased monthly allowance. Provides a list of his monthly expenses. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alfred P.K. Tsai 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 13, 1927 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts. Correspondence. Alfred Tsai Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/6831909c2f5ce3b9c59e6a6b9b526916.jpg 1ce38a9b2152122397bb5abacf2c814a 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. Arthur F. Stearns, April 19, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Arthur F. Stearns, April 19, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter to Arthur F. Stearns from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about letters received from Alfred Tsai. Explains he is receiving a letter a day from Alfred requesting more money. States he has told Alfred to see Arthur if more money is needed for necessities. Asks Arthur to let him know if the arrangement is no longer managable. Believes Alfred tends to spend more than he should. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 19, 1927 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts. Correspondence. Relation A related resource April 19, 1927 Mr. Arthur F. Stearns • Mont Vernon, N.H. Dear Art: The enclosed letter from Alfred Tsai is characteristic of missives with which he bombs me continuously. Hardly a day goes by that I don receive at least one, and his persistence is getting to be something of a nuisance. I told Alfred again and again to secure from you what money he requires for needed incidentals or to have the same charged and send me the bill. If you do not wish to make these advances, which I will gladly settle for whenever you render the account, or if you prefer to have me send you a special deposit in advance for the same, just let me know. Helen Is convinced that Alfred is disposed to spend more than he ought to and to work us all so far as he can. that is why I am unwilling to accede to his numerous requests and must leave the authority with you. Just tell me how you prefer to have it handled, and I will cooperate. Only hold him In leash and don’t let him put it over on you. Affectionately yours, Arthur F. Stearns Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/3cbac3c9e97a60c1819876021066b048.jpg 986256936cff989be6099f5651f76e4d https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/ad6b081aa5be9f1227aa55a3dd4ba3c8.jpg 2b5fafd87f5e118452425cc3500d0aa9 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 Helen Tsai to Dr. Stearns, April 19, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Stearns, April 19, 1927 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States she hasn't received a letter since return to school. Believes Stearns must be very busy. Received 2 letters from family in China. States family is planning to move to Wei-hua-Wei. States Mr. and Mrs. Russell went to their summer house in Maine. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Helen Tsai Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Phillips Academy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 19, 1927 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Rights Reserved By Phillips Academy Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Manuscripts. Correspondence. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Helen Tsai https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/39fa9e5cadcf4707ff5c3409f80e6626.jpg 9fd72e783a9a8035b3cedb17d80ccf73 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/151c5beba8183133f3c2f4efa03b33b0.jpg 2e7884626958587b7cff602be1ef3410 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 Helen Tsai to Dr. Stearns, April 14, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Stearns, April 14, 1927 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Received letter from sister in China, stating family is in Tientsin and doesn't mention the war. States she is busy with lessons. Explains there is dance party on April 23rd. Wants to invite friends in America but all live too far away. Asks Stearns to ask Scott Calahan to attend the party. Enclosed card if Scott Calahan joins. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Helen Tsai 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 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 Manuscripts. Correspondence. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Helen Tsai