Ephemera collection on Chinese science, technology, law, and society, circa 1906-2010, bulk 1931-1981
Collection context
- Creator:
- Cohn, Don Jonathan
- Extent:
- 10 Linear Feet 7 Flat boxes, 2 card boxes, and 1 mapcase drawer
- Language:
- Chinese , Chinese , Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The Ephemera collection on Chinese science, technology, law, and society (中国科技法律社会汇集) contains over 800 items published in China, dating from circa 1906 to 2010, with its bulk dating from 1931 to 1981. Materials include pamphlets, handbooks, picture books, posters, lantern slides, literacy flash cards, etc. The subject areas of the materials include science, technology, agriculture, personal hygiene, economy, culture, law, society, and politics, etc. The collection also includes works that reflected social, political, industrial transformation in China.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Ephemera collection on Chinese science, technology, law, and society was collected by Don Jonathan Cohn during his career in China. Most of the materials came from dealers in China which had connections with educational and governmental institutions and libraries, as the materials were at one point discarded by the former owners and institutions. The collection was purchased by the C.V. Starr East Asian Library in 2017.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is currently unavailable to request due to the renovation of the C.V. Starr Library.
The collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The C.V. Starr East Asian Library 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); Box and Folder; Ephemera collection on Chinese science, technology, law, and society; C.V. Starr East Asian Library, Columbia University.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers should request materials at least one week in advance to ensure availability. Due to limited storage, please request only the materials you plan to use during your visit.
- Contact:
- starr@library.columbia.edu