Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Henry DeWitt Barnett papers
Barnett, Henry DeWitt, 1917-2009
4078939
MS#0077
English
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13.5 linear feet
35 boxes
1917-1982
This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, reports, documents, notes, clippings, and other printed materials of Henry DeWitt Barnett, a missionary in China.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two series.
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Summary
Correspondence, manuscripts, reports, documents, notes, clippings, and other printed materials of Barnett. The files contain correspondence with missionaries, journalists, and organizations promoting Chinese-American relations, memoranda, periodicals, reports of travelers in China, and other related materials. While there are some earlier materials, these files deal mostly with the period from 1970 to 1981. Also, correspondence, memoranda, manuscripts, reports, documents and printed materials, mainly about China, the Barnett family and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1974-1982.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Henry DeWitt papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Date of acquisition--09/--/82. Accession number--M-82-09.
Biographical / Historical
Missionary in China, religious official. Barnett was a Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) executive in New York from 1946 until 1965. From 1965 until 1971 he served as Quaker International Affairs Representative for East Asia with the American Friends Service Committee, based in Tokyo. From 1971 until 1982 he has been a consultant in Hong Kong to the Department of East Asia and the Pacific of the Division of Overseas Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in developing a U.S.-China people-to-people program.
Ownership and Custodial History
Gift of H. DeWitt Barnett, 1982 & 1984.
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 03/31/89.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Missionaries -- China
Missions -- China
China -- Description and travel
United States -- Foreign relations -- China
American Friends Service Committee. International Affairs Division
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Division of Overseas Ministries. Department of East Asia and the Pacific
Barnett family
Series I: Henry DeWitt Barnett Papers1917-19811970-1981Scope and ContentsThis series comprises papers and correspondence mostly from the period 1970 to 1981. Material is arranged alphabetically and chronologically.
Correspondence & "archives" (family papers, clippings, notebooks, & misc unsorted papers)1917 - 19701917197011971 - 19731971197321973 - 19751973197531975 - 1981197519814American Friends Service Committee5American Indians5Amnesty International5Angell, Charles5Asia Monitor5Asian-American Consultation5ACFOD (Asian Cultural Forum On Development)6Barr, Ruth & Betty6Book reviews6Bread for the World6Cambodia6Chen, Zeming6China(1)6(2)7(3)8(4)9(5)10(6)11Christian Conference of Asia11Cuba11Division of Overseas Ministries (Disciples of Christ)11Ecology12Flory, Margaret12General Assembly -197712Hatem, George12Hanegar, Warren & JoAnna12Herod, Bill & Peggy12Hong Kong(1)13(2)14(3)15(4)16Human Rights16Hunter, Deirdre & Neale16Japan(1)16(2)17Johnson, E.H.17Kampuchea17Keh, Yun-i17Kloepfer, Warner17Korea17Leaflets17Louvain reflections17McGovern campaign17MacInnis, Don17Mackie, Pat17Massay, George E.17Meditations18Monthly index18Nixon & the U.S.18Okinawa18Oshika, Yasuhiro18Peng, Ming-min18People-to-People project(1)19(2)20(3)21Philippines21Ponsoncuy, Camillia J.N.21Quaker International Affairs Representative21References from the press (clippings)22Revolution by nonviolence22Stainton, Michael22Stewart, Lucille22Student revolution22Ta Kung Pao22Thailand22Theological "Roadshow"22Tindera, Mike & Syomara23Torture23Understanding China newsletters23UBCHEA (United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia)23U.S. after Nixon23Whitehead, Ray & Rhea23Whitfield, Elsie23Wilson, Paul & Dede23Wright, Cliff23Zen Buddhism23Address books24Appointment books24Photographs (slides & filmstrip)24Tape recordings25Series II Papers (1984 Addition)1974-1982Scope and ContentsThis series comprises an additional gift of papers and correspondence made in 1984. Material is arranged alphabetically and chronologically.
Acorn26Adams Correspondence26Africa26Barnett, Andrew & James26Barnett, H. Dewitt (notebook)26Barnett, Rebecca (speeches)26Barnett, Robert (speeches)26Barnett Family items26Barnett Family (miscellaneous)26Barnett Family - U.S. Trip (1982)26Booz, Elizabeth B. ("Ben") and Patrick R. ("Paddy") Kunming26Canadian Council of Churches27ChinaChristians in (1) - (2)27Education in (Suzanne Pepper)27Housing in (Marcia Goldstein)27Letters from(1979- )27Maryknoll Fathers27Mental Health in27Population27Prayer Guide27Reference Items(1)27(2) - (4)28Social Problems28Study Project28Tour of Friendship (1982)28Tour Plans (1981-82)28Trip1977 (Notes)1977281977 (Report)1977291977 (Reports) (1) - (2)1977291978 (1) - (2)1978291978 (Notes)1978291978 (West)1978291980 (Report)198030198130198230Visitors30Visual Aid Project30Chinese Language Study30Christian Church"Disciples - Who are they?"30Disciples Peace Fellowship30D.O.M.Board of Directors30Disciples in China30Division Council30Experiences in an African Setting30General Assembly(1981)31Guide to Mission around the Globe31Information and Recommendations(November 1981)31Information and Recommendations(March 1982)31Information and Recommendations(June.1982)31Overseas Personnel(1981)31[General] Principles and Policies31Recent News Coverage of South Africa31Report on Consultation in Geneva(June 1982)31I.C.W.A. (international Christian Women's Association) - Quadrennial Assembly(June 1982)31Joint Staff Working Group on International Concerns(1981-82)31Peace with Justice31Speaking Assignments (DeWitt Barnett)Chapel Talk(7/24/81; 11/6/81; 1/29/82)32Boonegrove, Ind.(9/12-13/81)32World Outreach, Poseyville, Ind.(11/7-8/81)32D. Kagiwada, Crestview, Ind.(11/16/81)32Unitarian Church, Hobart, Ind.(10/25/81)32Hartford City, Ind.(12/6/81)32Frankfort, Ind.(1/31/82)32Valparaiso, Ind.(2/14/82)32Lebanon, Ind.(2/21/82)32Duncan, Oklahoma(2/27-3/8/82)32Mitchell, Ind.(3/14/82)32North Carolina Region(3/20-29/82)32Logansport, Ind.(10-8/82)32Indianapolis, Ind.(4/20/82)32Flora, Ind.(4/25/82)32Charlestown, Ind.(5/2/82)32Stillwater, Oklahoma(5/3O-6/6/82)32Yearbook and Directory198132198232Christian-Marxist Work Group (1) - (2)33The City in History - Lewis Mumford33Crown Life Insurance33Easter, Maud and David33Elliott, Elsie33Fri, Yacht33Hersey, John - China Homecoming33Hong KongHoly Carpenter Church33Piu Kiu School & Tong Kin-Kwok34Indianapolis - International Festival, 1981 (China Booth)198134Kwong Kong Kit, Rt. Rev. Peter (First Chinese Anglican Bishop)34Jyotinekitan Community, Hong Kong (Murray & Mary Rogers)34Macau34People-to-PeopleGift Calendar(Christmas 1974)34Mailing List34Committee Minutes34Political Action34Printed Material34TaiwanGeneral Information34Human Rights Violations34USCPFA (U.S.-China Peoples Friendship Association)35China Tour197835National Convention, Houston, Texas-(1981) (1) - (3)(1981)35Chapter Talk(5/8/82)35Religious Leaders(October-November 1982)35U.S.-China Relations - Foreign Policy35U.S.-China Understanding35Y'smen's Club, Indianapolis(September-November 1981)35