Quincy Wright papers, 1926-1952
Collection context
- Creator:
- Wright, Quincy, 1890-1970
- Abstract:
- The Quincy Wright papers primarily consist of materials related to Asia collected by Quincy Wright during his tenure at the University of Chicago, dating from 1926 to 1952. The materials provide a wealth of information about China before and during the Sino-Japanese War as well as its political situation during that period. There are also other materials collected by Prof. Wright on the International Missionary Council, the League of Nations, and the Institute of Pacific Relations.
- Extent:
- 0.83 Linear Feet (2 manuscript boxes)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The Quincy Wright papers consist of reports, news releases, notes, and printed materials on Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Indo-China, Philippines, dating from 1926 to 1952 during his tenure at the University of Chicago. The bulk of the materials provide a wealth of information on the 1931 Mukden incident (mostly reported by Henry W. Kinney, who was the advisor of the Japanese South Manchurian Railway Company, and later an assistant to Yosuke Matsuoka), the Sino-Japanese War in Manchuria, Chinese Communist and Kuomintang, and Christian missionaries. There are also some documents and notes on the International Missionary Council, the League of Nations, and the Institute of Pacific Relations when he was serving on the McCarran Committee in the 1950s.
- Biographical / historical:
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Quincy Wright (1890-1970) was born in Medford, Massachusetts. He obtained his B.A. from Lombard College in 1912 and completed his Ph.D at the University of Illinois in 1915. He was a political scientist, a professor of international law and relations at the University of Chicago (1923-1956) and University of Virginia (1956-1961).
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Quincy Wright papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
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