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Timothy Tingfang Lew papers, 1907-1961, bulk 1922-1947

Summary Information

At a Glance

Bib ID 6882703 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Lew, T. T (Timothy Tingfang), 1891-1947
Title Timothy Tingfang Lew papers, 1907-1961, bulk 1922-1947
Physical Description 8.75 linear feet (8.75 linear feet 10 boxes and 1 outsize box)
Language(s) English .
Additional Description https://resolver.library.columbia.edu/clio6882703
Access

The collection is open for research by appointment.

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged in 4 series: 1. Biographical and family, 1907-1960; 2. Correspondence, 1923-1947; 3. Professional activities, 1918-1961 ; 4. General, 1915-1961.

Description

Scope and content

This collection contains material in English and in Chinese, relating to Timothy Tingfang Lew's family and his writings including the Chinese Christian Liturgy series, and administrative and professional papers and correspondence. The papers include biographical materials, correspondence, drafts of poems, articles and addresses, published poems and articles, liturgies, government and university documents, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

Using the Collection

Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open for research by appointment.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary

Subject Headings

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Timothy Tingfang Lew was a professor, dean, theologian, protestant leader, author, poet, essayist, translator, and editor; over the course of his career, he held teaching and administrative positions at Yenching University, Peking University, Union Theological Seminary, Shanghai Women's College, and the National Legislative Yuan of China.