Manuscript Final Draft (Copy)
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
5 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
Includes Parts I (Chapters I-IV), II (Chapters I-VIII), and III (Chapters I-VI) of Life and Death in Shanghai. Folder titles were kept consistent with chapter indications written on the manuscripts.
This copy is a photocopy of the final draft of the manuscript in this collection. What is different about this version is the last 2 pages writes "The Living and the Dead," which appears to be an introduction.
The other manuscript has an epilogue in its place, which is completely different.
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