China Study Group on Environmental Issues records, 1961-1994
Collection context
- Creator:
- China Study Group on Environmental Issues
- Abstract:
- The China Study Group on Environmental Issues was formed in 1975 to study and visit China. The organization consisted of women only and had groups in New York, Boston, Tennessee, California and likely in Washington. The collection contains materials related to the meetings, trip planning, lectures and writings of the China Study Group.
- Extent:
- 6.5 linear feet
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The collection contains materials related to the meetings, trip planning, lectures and writings of the CSG. These include minutes, correspondence, notes, reference materials and publications. Also included is material related to the visits of several delegations of Chinese Architects to the United States. A substantial portion of the collection consists of slides and a travel log produced by the members if the group who traveled to China in the fall of 1977. The collection was donated in multiple accessions: Val Woods (2008.010), Margaret Hoog (2008.011), Marie Kennedy (2008.020), (2009.022).
- Biographical / historical:
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The China Study Group on Environmental Issues (also referred to as the Women's China Study Group) was formed in 1975 to study and visit China. The organization consisted of women only and had groups in New York, Boston, Tennessee, California and likely in Washington. From October 14 to November 17, 1977, 19 women traveled to China, at the invitation of the Chinese Society of Architects. They visited Canton (Guangzhou), Kweilin (Guilin), Peking (Beijing), Sian (Xian), Luoyang, Nanking (Nanjing), Wuxi, Hongchou (Hangzhou), and Shanghai. After their return they wrote articles, presented slides and lectured on what they had studied on their trip. In 1980, a second group of 15 women were invited again by the Chinese Society of Architects, who paid for all the costs of travel within China. The CSG continued to meet until around 1981.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- Terms of access:
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Permission to publish must be obtained in writing from the Director, Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, 1172 Amsterdam Ave., MC 0301, New York, NY 10027.
- Preferred citation:
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China Study Group on Environmental Issues, 1961-1994. Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
- Contact:
- avery-drawings@columbia.edu