Chinese newspaper collection
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of several pages of a Chinese newspaper published February 3, 1940 in Canton, China (Guangzhou). Because of the fragile condition of the original newsprint, the papers have been photocopied. Most of the print is legible; some small sections of the pages are missing. Also in the collection are six posters depicting Japanese soldiers interacting in a friendly manner with the Chinese population. All of the items are written in the Chinese language. At the time of publication, Canton was controlled by the Japanese army. Ostensibly, the reports in the newspaper are officially from the Chinese government, but the reporting is from sources collaborating with an occupying force.
Dates
- 1940 February 3
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
This collection is open for use.
Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.
Historical Note
On July 7, 1937 after a clash between Chinese and Japanese forces the Japanese armies invaded China without a formal declaration of war. This period is known as the War of Resistance against Japan or the Anti-Japanese War (1937-1945). In the autumn of 1937 Shanghai and the Yangtze valley had fallen to the Japanese, and by October 1938 Nanking, Hankow and Canton were controlled by the Japanese government. The Nationalist Government of Chiang K'ai-shek was forced to retreat to Chungking. In 1941 after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the Anti-Japanese War became part of the Second World War.
Extent
0.167 Cubic Feet (26 pages)
1 Folders
Language of Materials
Chinese
Abstract
The collection consists of several pages of a Chinese newspaper published February 3, 1940 in Canton, China (Guangzhou). At the time of publication, Canton was controlled by the Japanese army.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was the gift of Owen Lattimore in 1940. In 1987, the newspapers were transferred from the Cage.
Accruals
The Accession Number is 1986-87.21.
Processing Information
Finding aid prepared by Joan Grattan in January 1998.
Source
- Lattimore, Owen, 1900-1989 (Person)
- Title
- Chinese newspaper collection
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
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Baltimore MD 21218 USA
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