8 10 3636 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/4ebb8135602e9dd605baa7e0464ba4ed.jpg 821b006c782a4a34df9c23650473fae8 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 Miss Helen Tsai, April 19, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Miss Helen Tsai, April 19, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Helen Tsai about letters from April 14 and 19. Extended the dance invitation to Scott Calahan. States Scott Calahan is willing to go if he can find a way there and back the same night. Assures Helen that he has been busy and not to worry if he doesn't write. 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 Miss Helen Tsai Whittier School Merrimac, Mass. My dear Helen: Your last two letters hare been duly received and the invitation to your party was handed to Scott Calahan, who smilingly tells me that he would like very much to go over, provided he can find a way to get there and back that same night. I suggested that he talk with Mr.Eaton who very likely may wish to go over himself and who I am sure, would be glad to take Calahan along if he does go. I know he will have a good time. Yes, I have been exceptionally busy during recent days, but, even if I don't write, don’t worry, for I am not going to forget you or where you are. With all good wishes, believe me Ever sincerely yours Helen Tsai https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/601d67cec74ed903355b292a75280674.jpg f0751bbead7b447df56b831e99928b9d 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 Alfred P.K. Tsai, April 12, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Alfred P.K. Tsai, April 12, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Alfred P.K. Tsai about his finances. States Alfred should consult Arthur Stearns about needed clothes. Emphasizes the necessity of keeping costs down. Explains that with the unrest in China, Helen and Alfred must keep costs down to help their father. 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 12, 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 12, 1927 Mr.Alfred P. K. Tsai Stearns School My dear Alfred, Please consult my brother about your needed clothes. He is better able than I am to tell how such you require at this time. One thing, however, I must make clear, and that is the necessity of keeping your expenditures down within reasonable limits, and chiefly because of the upset conditions in China and the necessary uncertainty which we must face for the future. Until things become more stable over there, you and Helen must do everything in your power to keep year expenses down and so help your father. Very sincerely yours, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/d54fcc844c4838892e21c1114f54f193.jpg 48e7a8deaa2b9585809f552232441af9 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. Alfred E. Stearns, April 11, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred P.K. Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, April 11, 1927 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Alfred P.K. Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, requesting new clothes. 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 11, 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/a9cfa87cdfe152e64c8d5e841444d14b.jpg 297668530d834272ea19e3af74473c82 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/832aea7bdfa4c9d7b2c8999b9350819e.jpg 581e89454c8df9920cedb4a35932a6bc 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, March 30, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Stearns, March 30, 1927 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Met Mrs. Nye in Weymouth. States family is pleased to have her and Alfred visiting again. Will help Stearns when she returns to Andover. Asks Stearns to thank Mr. Calahan for the help. 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 March 30, 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/38b5f9ae86bdce4554b413e8aca9a5ed.jpg db5ca284894f47e6bec5a7e7637a0bbf https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/61c54aa58a89d45e0a134fd7423682c0.jpg 908214305553a82b4e41649750965924 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 10, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Stearns, April 10, 1927 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about her return to school. States Mrs. Russell returned from Boston and asked Helen about her vacation. Believes the students will return the next day and classes will begin Tuesday. States the school year will end June 8th. Asked if Stearns has recovered from his cold. 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 10, 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/6defbf35e5d2631626a10d3d3b89be44.jpg 7321814b76ea0403f018f404d8146528 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/1ffeb7fb0a7e944fa9012f5007d5ccc1.jpg cf866eb5fca811c29176c16ea7e7daff 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, dated March 30, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Stearns, dated March 30, 1927 Description An account of the resource Handwritten letter from Helen Tsai to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about a letter from her father in China. States her father did not mention anything current events in China. Explains her younger siblings are in Tientsin while her parents, uncle, and one sister are in Peking. Expains they will all be in Tientsin eventually. 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 March 30, 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/860907c8fb2555a42d1e942d0c480aa4.jpg 02e1a1048460ff8137948ebc4c96c900 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 Message to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns from Dr. Atwood, relayed through a third party Subject The topic of the resource Message to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns from Dr. Atwood, relayed through a third party Description An account of the resource Typed message for Dr. Alfred E. Stearns from Dr. Atwood and relayed through a third party. States Dr. Atwood changed plans for picking up the Tsai children. Provides phone number for Stearns. Will return them to Andover on Sunday Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dr. Atwood 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. Relation A related resource Dr. Atwood telephoned that he has changed his plans about the entertainment of the Tsai children and will meet them in Boston at the new University Club on Trinity Place Saturday at 12 and take them to Worcester in his car that afternoon. In case this does not meet your approval his phone (house) number is Park 4043 and he will be there this evening. He will bring them back to Andover Sunday afternoon. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Wallace W. Atwood https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/62b69fa19d9e365bea1e5dccd9c90fd9.jpg f388d00c4ec2aa897bfd1a1247a8ae67 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/3b28ee90ef3d4bbe49d546ba64e9f727.jpg 555e9c5e36a11dca1105c46c4393e0d1 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. Tsai, March 29, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Tsai, March 29, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. Tsai about his children's current status and finances. Received the $6,000 and sent a wire acknowledging the receipt. Worried about the current situation in China. Believes the political situation won't end until it has spread through all of China. Explains his financial plans and decisions regarding money sent. WIll forward furture letters to Helen so they can be translated to Chinese. Describes some activities planned for Alfred and Helen. Will plan on sending Helen to college until a decision is made otherwise. Questions whether Alfred will be able to enter Andover as his English and Mathematics need improvement. 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 29, 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 March 29, 1927 My dear Mr.Tsai: Your letter of February 22 with the accompanying draft for $6,000.00 reached me this morning. As requested, I am cabling you in acknowledgment of the receipt of the draft, Tsai-Ting-kan Peking. Races. I trust that this message may reach you in spite of the unsettled conditions existing in China at this time. Helen was in my office when your letter arrived, having come up from the Phillips Inn to see if any nail had come for her. She had just received a letter from you and told me something of its contents, supplementing what you hack written in your letter to me. Needless to say I am greatly distressed over the situation and the keen anxiety which it met occasion you sack my other good friends in China. I hope with all my heart that the situation may speedily improve and a stable and satisfactory government assume control. What you have written of your anxiety for the future of Peking is especially depressing. The reports from China printed in our American newspapers have as late as this morning even intimated that Peking and Northern China would not be seriously disturbed by the present unrest and active fighting which have now extended to Shanghai. My own feeling underneath has always been that this political fire would never run its full course or be properly subsided until it had covered all of China, and your letter seems to indicate that this is your feeling as well. Our great anxiety here at the moment is lest the situation in Shanghai involve foreign nations, deluding the United States, to an extent which all would apparently gladly avoid if they could. We shall continue to hope and pray for the best. A word as to the disposition of your funds. I have already deposited $6,000.00 in our local Savings Bank which pays 5% interest on such deposits suck have placed the amount in two accounts, made amt in the one case to myself as agent or Helen Tsai and in the other to myself as agent or Alfred Tsai. This will make the money available to the children should anything happen to me. The balance, or most of It, I shall probably place in the savings department of our local Rational Bank, where 4% interest can be counted on. In the meantime I shall keep on hand for the checking account only as such balance as seems wise and will transfer from the savings account from time to time later as exigencies demand sufficient to keep the checking account at the proper level. I hope this arrangement will prove satisfactory to you. I note what you say in regard to allowing the children to redirect my letters to you in Chinese. Helen who is close by in Merrimac will be glad to do this for me, I am sure. She and Alfred are here in Andover for a few days at the present time but are leaving this noon to pass the balance of the week with Mrs. Nye in South Weymouth. Saturday and Sunday they will visit Dr. Atwood, President of Clark College in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Atwood has extended this invitation to them and has written that one or two of their Chinese friends in this country will be his guests at the same time. Following this visit, they will both return to Andover for a day or two before resuming their school work at the opening of the spring term. I am still very eager to learn your decision as to Helen’s future education. that I may plan wisely for her school work next year. In the absence of further word from you on the subject I shall assume that you wish her to go to college later and will plan the further preparatory work accordingly. Whether Alfred will be able to enter Phillips Academy next fall or not must still be regarded as an open question. He doesn’t make nearly such rapid progress in his English as his sister and his Mathematics will need some further strengthening as well. For the summer I hope to arrange camp life where a wholesome and vigorous out-of-door life coupled with a reasonable amount of study can be counted on. With renewed assurances of esteem and good will and of the privilege I deem it to be able to aid you in guiding your children in their American life and education, believe me. Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tsai Ting Kan https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/c2db45e33ba5542913f40b3b76b797f4.jpg 992839047b47da60fd714f1d6282c745 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 Tsai Ting-Kan to Dr. Alfred. E. Stearns, February 22, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Tsai Ting-Kan to Dr. Alfred. E. Stearns, February 22, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Tsai Ting-Kan to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. States he received the cablegram about the previous check sent. Sent the next check and provides information for the cablegram acknowledging receipt. Asks Stearns to forward letters to the children so they can translated to Chinese and sent. Plans on moving from Peking so requests letters be sent to a friend. Describes the current political situation. States he has no political party. Plans to leave Peking. Believes the struggle between the North and South will be decided soon. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tsai Ting-Kan 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, 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 Dr. A. E. Stearns Phillips Academy Andover Mass My dear Dr. Stearns, I received your cablegram according to previous arrangements a few days ago, proving that you have received the $9000 remitted to you. I am now remitting $6000 by forwarding you the 1st and 2nd of Exchange in your name. I think the next cablegram you send me after the receipt of this $6000 might be thus: Tsaitingkan Peking Races. (1) My name written in one word (2) Peking in one word. (J) Races, including (R C) for received and (A E S) for vour initial, all in one word. If the telegraph office permits the sending of three words so much the better; if not then add “Aes” as you did in the last cable. This will make the message only Four words. I have written to the children and asked them to say that, in the future, when you have letters for me, first let the children readdress them in Chinese before the letters are sent. I am moving out of Peking, having sold the house which I am occupying and it will take some time before I can get a permanent place. The Address in Chinese is the home of a friend. This arrangement will prevent my mail going astray. As I wrote before the political situation is anything but assuring while political feeling is very bitter. I do not belong to any party and have made up my mind to leave Poking which will become the center of turmoil* Even my repeated remittances to you for the children is a part of my general scheme to avoid trouble and prevent disorder. The struggle between the North and South will soon be decided and the country will settle down to reconstruction under the control of the victorious party. Thank you again, dear Dr. Stearns for your care and love to my children who love and respect you deeply. Yours very sincerely, Tsai Ting-kan Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Tsai Ting Kan https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/51f3df2f2477a5ea2bbce0aa5b3351b2.jpg 60b6941006cbf78c2fd098d42414fffb 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 Alfred Tsai, March 23, 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Alfred Tsai, March 23, 1927 Description An account of the resource Typed letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Alfred Tsai. Encourages Alfred to accept invitation from President Atwood of Clark University. States Helen also received an invitation. 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 23, 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 Mr. Alfred Tsai Stearns School Mont Vernon N.H. Dear Alfred: Helen has also had an invitation from President Atwood of Clark University, and I think it would be very nice if you two would accept this invitation and be President Atwood’s guests over the weekend of April 2nd and 3rd. We can talk this over when you come down to Andover at the end of the current week. Very sincerely yours, Alfred Tsai Dr. Alfred E. Stearns