1 10 11 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/51f3e11ca63b3fa84bd5c3e0156528d2.jpg 595e71930bd67c29db05eb6f7a25975d https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/d9b5e249d01bad87cf330d78e233e315.jpg 7ea3f9c2968000884fad0a1f86fc3c11 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.B. Wells, vice-president of Burdett College to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, January 12, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.B. Wells, vice-president of Burdett College to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, January 12, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.B. Wells, vice-president of Burdett College to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Provides details on the evaulation of Kong Y. Tu. States Tu is unwilling to concentrate and only focuses on subjects he takes to naturally. States the college would normally ask Tu to withdraw, but believes Tu has the ability and background to overcome his difficulties. Developed a planned schedule Tu will have to adhere to. Will report to Stearns directly on Tu's progress. Enclosed copy of plan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.B. Wells 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 12, 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 Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts Dear Dr. Steams: Mr. Smith has shown me your letter with regard to Kong Y. Tu, and in reply let me first express our appreciation for your confidence in recommending that he attend Burdett College. In the past we have had a number of Chinese students, all of whom have distinguished themselves by their intellectual grasp of the instruction and subject matter. Their attitude was usually all that could be desired. Mr. Tu has been an exception. He is somewhat of a problem, but one, despite our discouragements, that we are not, as yet, inclined to admit as impossible. Mr. Tu seems unwilling to concentrate. He is generally inattentive in class and has been, in some instances, disrespectful to instructors. Furthermore, he demonstrates a tendency not to work seriously upon the subjects that he does not take to naturally. Two minor subjects, penmanship and typewriting, have enlisted his interest and in both he has done fair work. In the ordinary course of events, we would some time ago have asked him to withdraw, but we believe he has both the ability and background and if we can, through appeal or otherwise, awaken a desire within him, we can help him overcome most of his difficulties. In that attempt, we have resorted to appeal, to inspiration, and to the setting up of a definite requirement as to objective, but our efforts so far have not brought the result that we wish. Today, as a final endeavor, we are starting upon a plan which in conference we have explained to him. In this endeavor, he is to be put upon a basis where he will be subjected to the direct supervision of his department head and three school officers. We have taken the rather unusual step of attempting to enter into an agreement with him, the salient features of which are that he will accept a schedule of hours comparable to those observed in a business day and that he will remain after school hours under definite supervision. The program we have outlined for him is enclosed, and he has agreed that upon its presentation in the morning he will sign it. We are taking this rather extraordinary step because there is that element in the character of the pure Chinese whereby once having made an agreement, the conditions of the agreement are ordinarily carried out. We do not know whether this will work out successfully or not, but we shall try it. Conferences with Mr. Tu have been numerous. Each time he admits his fault and indicates a willingness to make correction. Sometimes he has shown resentment toward the attempts we have made to hold him to a requirement. He has now promised that his attitude will be different with respect to the enclosed schedule. This report is somewhat detailed — more so than I had intended it to be — but your interest in the case has been the reason for it. Had we known the extent of your interest, we would have submitted a report earlier. Mr. Tu has received such reports as are regularly issued, and we understood that he had conferred with you with regard to his marks and his progress. We shall, however, from this point on report directly to you upon all matters relating to him and his work here. Again may we express appreciation to you for your interest in writing us. Sincerely yours, Vice President Dr. Alfred E. Stearns H.B. Wells K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/ec962d79e2e8d7e829ba249635b5a7af.jpg fe9c2206685fbb1c8f99a4dcff17d6e3 https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/db182114806aeea24c7145dfe336d80c.jpg e3a50ae12a66a95ed692e2a32295ff82 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 Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to H.B. Wells, vice-president of Burdett College Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to H.B. Wells, vice-president of Burdett College Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to H.B. Wells, vice-president of Burdett College, about the current academic situation with K.Y. Tu. States that Tu has been different from his other wards. Believes it a waste of time and his father's money attend school in America. Met with Tu's father in person twice, and explained the situation. Decided to send Tu into business training. Does not believe Tu will change his ways. Is willing to try the plan created by Burdett faculty before making any final decisions. 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 January 14, 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 January 14, 1931 Vice-President, H.B. Wells Burdett College 156 Stuart Street Boston, Massachusetts My dear Mr.Wells: I am deeply indebted to you for the exceptionally generous and helpful way in which you have investigated and reported for me in the case of Mr. Kong. Y. Tu. The report is naturally very discouraging, but altogether too familiar in its general character. During the past thirty years I have had to deal at first hand, in most cases acting as their American guardign, with some sixty or seventy Chinese students in this country. At the present moment I have three in my care, of whom Tu is one. With only one other or possibly two other exceptions, Tu differs completely from the main body of these students, and in just the ways that you have so clearly outlined. He has been a problem from the start, and on several occasions I urged his father to take him back to China, as it seemed to me that it was a sheer waste of time for the boy to stay here longer, pretending to study when he was getting no here, and to waste also the father's money, of which Mr.Tu, Senior, has none too much. Last year Mr. Du Senior, for many years an admiral in the Chinese Navy, called on me in person, and I met him again a few weeks later in England. Through the interpreter whom Admiral Tu carried with him, we went into every detail of Kong's situation, and I held back nothing. The father's distress was manifest for he is a man of exceptionally fine character himself, and filled with ambitions for his son. After many discussions, it was decided to give Kong one more chance in this country, but to drop all thought of giving him any further education along cultural or purely scholastic lines and to turn him to a straight business training. That is why he was finally sent to you. From your report, I am led to believe that we must abandon all hope of changing this boy's general make-up and points of view. He lacks ambition, he lacks stability, and I am afraid he lacks any rigid and compelling moral standards. It has been my hope all along that he would emerge from his lethargy - or worse - if we gave him time, but he is far older than he ought to be in view of his progress to date and I am pretty sure that further efforts to educate him in this country along any lines will be only wasted. In view of the special plans which you have made for the boy, however, I am ready to wait a bit before making the decision operative. Certainly this final test ought to convince us one way or the other, and it certainly offer the boy himself his chance to prove his worth. I shall deeply appreciate, therefore, any further reports which you are willing to send me, reports which I trust you will make with the same frankness and clearness with which you have made this present one. Again let me thank you for the great care you have taken in securing for me the information desired, and believe me Very sincerely yours. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns H.B. Wells K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/985a223399c2208a26cad22b8e44653e.jpg 4fab053da2af9f59cbb5a6f5e8296fa8 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.B. Well, vice-president of Burdett Collegeto Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, February 10, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.B. Well, vice-president of Burdett Collegeto Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, February 10, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.B. Wells, vice-president of Burdett College, to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns about K.Y. Tu's academic progress. Enclosed copy of academic report. Encouraged by the progress made. States Tu has followed regulations. Believes if Tu is encouraged by the progress and system continued, the desired results will occur. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.B. Wells 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 10, 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 February 10, 1931 Dr.Alfred E. Stearns, Headmaster Phillips Academy Andover, Mass. Dear Dr. Stearns: The month in which the experiment with Mr. Tu was to have been made has now passed, and we think you will be interested in the report of what has occurred. We are somewhat encouraged. The method devised seems to have brought some result. Mr. Tu has worked in accordance with the regulations devised, and though he found it difficult at first, he adapted himself quite readily as time went on. At first it was my inclination to give you a resume of the report submitted by his Department Head - who has Mr. Tu in direct charge - but I believe it would be more to the point if I sent you an actual copy of the report itself. This is enclosed, and from it you will notice how very detailed has been the supervision to which Mr. Tu has been subjected during this probationary month. I have discussed this report with Mr. Tu and have told him that it is being forwarded to you. It is my belief that he is somewhat impressed by his own progress, and if the system is continued, there is likelihood that it might bring the result which is desired. At least, we believe it to be promising enough to warrant a continuance, and we shall proceed in accordance with the same schedule unless you deem it wise that we change. Sincerely yours, Vice President Dr. Alfred E. Stearns H.B. Wells K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/f06277c041ea39f038edb610ba94983d.jpg 1cf98dd76cc3291707c15bec0b8b338d 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 Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. H.B. Wells, vice-president of Burdett College, February 11, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. H.B. Wells, vice-president of Burdett College, February 11, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Burdett College vice-president H.B. Wells. Thanks Wells for the care and attention given to K.Y. Tu. States most recent report is the best report in the past few years. Will forward the report onto Tu's 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 February 11, 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 February 11, 1931 Mr. H.B.Wells, Vice-President Burdett College 156 Stuart Street Boston, Massachusetts My dear Mr. Wells: I can’t begin to tell you how thoroughly I appreciate the care you you have taken in following up the case of my Chinese ward and the helpful attention you have given to his peculiar needs. This latest report of yours is certainly the most satisfactory that has come to me for several years, and I am taking the liberty of passing it on to the boy’s father, who I am sure will be pleased to receive it. I can only hope, though I dare not predict, that Tu’s recent spurt will develop something savoring of permanency. Again thanking you for your deeply appreciated cooperation, believe me Very sincerely yours, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns H.B. Wells K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/ca6fd0b179416762ab00e84a116e41a0.jpg 57181281e205dba48d518507a43297bf 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.B. Wells, vice president of Burdet College to Dr. Stearns, March 10, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.B. Wells, vice president of Burdet College to Dr. Stearns, March 10, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.B. Wells to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Enclosed report of K.Y. Tu's work for February. States Tu has committed to school work, but with pressure. Explains Tu has requested an hour of relaxation in the afternoon, during the time he normally worked on arithmetic. States Tu promised to spend an hour in the even on arithmetic if given the afternoon hour. Will give arrangement a trial week. States Tu has difficulty staying task, especially reviewing work for errors. Believes some success may come from the experiment. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.B. Wells 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 10, 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 Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, Headmaster Phillips Academy Andover, Massachusetts March 10, 1931 Dear Doctor Stearns: Enclosed we send you the report of Mr. Tu’s work for the month of February. I think we can feel a bit encouraged. Mr. Tu has stuck to the job, but it requires constant pressure. This week he has asked that we alter our schedule somewhat. It appears that he feels he needs an hour in the afternoon for relaxation. He has further promised that if we will excuse him for the hour in which he has been doing his arithmetic home work, he will faithfully devote an evening hour to that subject. We have taken him at his word and will put him on trial for one week to see whether or not we can make the change in the requirements without sacrificing anything in the way of accomplishment If we can hold him to the program, I feel that something can be accomplished in his behalf. I believe, too, that he has begun to see something of value in the plan, although it is hard for him to hold himself to a given task, especially when the presence of errors makes it necessary that he go back over the work he has done in an endeavor to locate the error. His instructors continue enthusiastic in the experiment, and unless you have some suggestion, we shall keep on as we have started. Sincerely yours, H.B.Wells Dr. Alfred E. Stearns H.B. Wells https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/bb81885eea23c238f7f93601014b7004.jpg d5de7deb40d54360b446f0adc74e6aa0 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 Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. H.B. Wells, Vice President of Burdett College, March 12, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. H.B. Wells, Vice President of Burdett College, March 12, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. H.B. Wells, vice president of Burdett College. Thanks Wells for the previous letter and progress update on Kong Tu. States any amount of progress is good news. 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 12, 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 March 12, 1931 Mr. H.B.Wells, Vice President Burdett College 156 Stuart Street Boston, Massachusetts My dear Mr.Wells: Thank you so much for your interesting and illuminating letter of March 10 and the accompanying report of Kong Tu’s scholastic activities under your patient direction. If the boy is making even some progress, slight though it may be, it is good and a bit unusual news. Frankly, I had about given him up as a hopeless proposition some time ago and tried as gently and tactfully as I could to make the father see the situation from my viewpoint. Consequently, I am delighted with any evidence of a change of heart on Tu’s part. I congratulate you on what you seem to have accomplished to date, and trust that your patience may not be exhausted too speedily and that the boy himself may come to appreciate what you have done and attempted to do in his behalf. Very sincerely yours, Dr. Alfred E. Stearns H.B. Wells K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/a3b11fb9ad05bb805aa55cff1761c336.jpg d94c3269bc220269cc3cdd990ca47822 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 Academic report on Mr. Kong Y. Tu from J.F. Robinson to Wells, February 10, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Academic report on Mr. Kong Y. Tu from J.F. Robinson to Wells, February 10, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed academic report from J.F. Robinson to Mr. Wells on the progress of Mr. Kong Y. Tu. States the program laid out a month ago has been followed. Willing to cooperate with teachers. Provides updates on courses in arithmetic, business practice, accounting, spelling, and penmanship. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J.F. Robinson 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 10, 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 academic report Relation A related resource February 10, 1931 Mr. Wells: REGARDING Mr, KONG. Y. TU First month’s report under special program. ATTITUDE. Mr. Tu seems to have made a real attempt to cooperate with his teachers. His general conduct has shown material improvement. APPLICATION. The program laid out a month ago has been followed. It has been rather difficult at times for him to rid himself of his old tendency to do nothing, but he has, during the month, put in a creditable amount of hard work. RESULTS. Arithmetic: His home work under Mr. Pulsifer’s supervision has been of passable grade, dur probably to Mr. Pulsifer’s refusal to allow him to give up until he had gotten the right answers to the problems upon which he was at work. His work in the classroom for the month of January averaged only about 40$ in point of accuracy. However, for the first week in February his home work, from standpoint of accuracy, averaged 80$, and his work in the classroom, 60$ — quite a marked advance over what he had previously attained. Business Practice: His books covering work performed in the last six weeks have been handed in for examination. Mr. Seavey reports them to be in very poor condition. Much work is still necessary to bring them into shape for approval. Accounting: Part II. It came to our attention at the end of January that his work as presented was in such poor condition that it could not be accepted for credit, neither could Mr. Tu pass the test given upon the work covered. He is now repeating this work with Miss McGuiggan, and I have required him to report to her each morning in order that she might check his completion of the previous day’s home work. This he has done regularly, and but for his absence of one day his work for the week would be complete. He has promised to make up this day’s work before he leaves tonight. Miss McGuiggan says the work in Accounting being handed in is acceptable, and she feels that he will make the grade so far as Part II Accounting is concerned. Spelling: For the month of January his grade in Spelling is "A” — rather remarkable, for it is the first time that he has made an effort to secure any grade at all in this subject. Penmanship: His work in this subject is so far in advance of his progress in the other work that we shall take him out of the penmanship class for a time, permitting him to devote these periods to Business Practice or Office Appliance, whichever may seem to be best. J. F. ROBINSON Head of Department H.B. Wells J.F. Robinson https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/96be63a9ba82266f260b46d821071acf.jpg d0df5c943ac8d33626ffdb2898cabd74 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.B. Wells, vice president of Burdett College to Dr. Stearns, May 12, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.B. Wells, vice president of Burdett College to Dr. Stearns, May 12, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.B. Wells to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns. Enclosed report card for K.Y. Tu's April academic progress. States the marks are showing improved progress. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.B. Wells 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 May 12, 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 Dr. Alfred Stearns Phillips Academy Andover, Mass. My dear Dr. Stearns: You will be pleased I think with the inclosed report of Mr. Tu’s record for the month of April. Excepting the X in Spelling, the marks are very satisfactory, and the report is indicative of the fact that we are making progress in our dealings with the young man. Very cordially yours, Vice President H.B.Wells Dr. Alfred E. Stearns H.B. Wells https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/d5c82fd58ca48e898e4228a83bae9558.jpg 78fa5589c415206d602274a3f087377a 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 Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. H.B. Wells, May 15, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to Mr. H.B. Wells, May 15, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from Dr. Alfred E. Stearns to H.B. Wells about K.Y. Tu's academic progress. 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 May 15, 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 May 15, 1931 Mr. H.B.Wells, My dear Mr. Wells: Thank you for your latest report of Mr. Tu’s work with you during the month of April. I am delighted to know that the boy is showing some signs of interest in his work and shall take pleasure in forwarding the report to his father. With sincere appreciation of what you are doing for this boy and your friendly interest in his welfare, believe me, Very sincerely yours Dr. Alfred E. Stearns H.B. Wells K.Y. Tu https://chinesestudents.andover.edu/files/original/b4a42ac0371c739e41274b0c9039c926.jpg 8a707f0a90baf9d67872d41dd2d60028 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.B. Wells, vice president of Burdett College to Dr. Stearns, July 8, 1931 Subject The topic of the resource Letter from H.B. Wells, vice president of Burdett College to Dr. Stearns, July 8, 1931 Description An account of the resource Typed letter sent from H.B.Wells to Dr. Alfred E. Stearns, notifying Stearns of K.Y. Tu's decision to terminate his studies. Believes the poor report card enclosed was due distractions outside of studies. Believes worthwhile results were accomplished both academic and non-academic. States the training received at Burdett will be of value in future careers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource H.B.Wells 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 8, 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 Dr. Alfred E. Stearns Phillips Academy Andover, Mass. My dear Dr. Stearns: This is to notify you that Mr. Tu terminated his course of study June 6th as he states that it is his intention to return home to China in a very short time. You will be very much disappointed in the inclosed report, but I feel that the poor showing indicated thereon is in a large measure due to the fact that the young man’s mind during the past month has been on matters outside of his studies. June is a month in which a spirit of unrest is prevalent owing to the fact that it is our graduation period and the season when many are terminating their courses for the summer. Unless a student possesses more than an ordinary amount of stick-to-it-tiveness, his progress is materially retarded. Taking a long view of young Tu's course, we feel that we have accomplished some worthwhile results. Some of these may be more or less of an intangible nature. When he first came to us, he was sadly lacking in those traits of character associated with courtesy, gentlemanly bearing, and willingness to take advice. During the latter part of his course, he not only made a decided improvement with respect to these faults but also began to develop a sense of responsibility towards carrying out whatever he was instructed to do. In his studies, the ground he covered has been very limited, but the time he has spent on Accounting, Business Arithmetic, Business English, Spelling, Penmanship, and Typewriting has given him some idea as to the meaning of discipline and business procedure. We feel fairly confident that his Burdett training will be of some real value to him in his future career. Dr. Alfred E. Stearns H.B. Wells K.Y. Tu