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Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary |
Summary InformationAt a Glance
DescriptionSummaryThe collection, organized in one series, consists of two boxes containing materials describing the Korean Conspiracy Case during Japanese colonial rule in Korea during the early twentieth century. A significant proportion of the collection involves exhibits most likely associated with the confidential meeting in New York on October 11, 1912, which prompted the PCUSA Board of Foreign Missions to involve itself in the situation in Korea.
Using the CollectionBurke Library at Union Theological Seminary Restrictions on AccessCollection open for research by appointment. The collection is unrestricted to readers except for certain papers that are in fragile condition (but for which acid-free copies are available). About the Finding Aid / Processing InformationColumbia University Libraries, Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary Subject HeadingsThe subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives. All links open new windows. Subject
History / Biographical NoteBiographical / HistoricalAlso known as the "105 Incident" the Korean Conspiracy Case characterizes the contentious relationship between Japan and Korea during a time of imperial colonization. On June 28, 1912, the Japanese government accused 123 Koreans of treason and assassination attempts against the Japanese Governor-General. During the time of detainment, defendants were tortured, and more than 600 others were arrested. |