Manuscript Draft 2
Scope and Contents
Included are several manuscript drafts, a galley proof, hand-written drafts in Chinese, and other contents relating to the writing of Cheng's memoir, Life and Death in Shanghai. In the drafts, hand-written annotations, presumably from Nien Cheng and copy editors, can be found.
Dates
- 1955 - 2009
- Majority of material found within 1986 - 2009
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection requires an advanced appointment. Contact staff prior to preferred date, at rockarchives@sru.edu
Extent
14 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
Includes front matter, parts I (chapters 1-4), II (chapters 5-12), III (chapters 13-18), and the epilogue of Life and Death in Shanghai. Folder titles were kept consistent with chapters written on the manuscripts. Pages include continuous hand-written numbers.
This draft also includes hand-written annotations consistent with Nien Cheng's handwriting with desired corrections. Also includes other hand-written notes and chapter titles, presumably from a second editor.
Repository Details
Part of the Slippery Rock University Archives and Special Collections Repository
315 Bailey Library
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock PA 16057
724-738-4295
rockarchives@sru.edu