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Object Number
991-12-60/15984
Display Title
Conger, Sarah Pike Papers
Descriptions
Object Description
The Sarah Pike Conger (SPC) Papers consist mainly of letters from SPC to her daughter and son-in-law, describing life in China with the American Legation. There are also some letters from Edwin Conger to Laura and Fred Buchan and one letter from Sir Robert Hart (Inspector General of Chinese Customs and friend of the Congers) to SPC. In addition to the correspondence, the papers include the American Legation sign-in book from 1901-04, containing the autographs of many Chinese officials and court members, and a photograph of the Conger's friend Dr. Hoag's adopted Chinese son, Mayo Chen. As well, the papers contain the catalogue to the sale of SPC's collection of Chinese art and artifacts, which took place in February 1908; and the labels to some of the artifacts that SPC's gra[see Object Description text entry for extended description]
Classification
- Documentary
Department
Archival, Paper
Date
1901-1909
Artist
Sarah Pike Conger
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
China
/
Beijing Shi
/
<County>
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Peking
Provenance
Provenance
Laura Conger Buchan
(1901-1903)
Collector
Sarah Pike Conger
(1901-1909)
Donor
Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell
(1991)
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