Small American Flags
Scope and Contents
This series features a collection of memorabilia and ephemera, highlighting Nien Cheng's achievements and advocacy work. Included are awards, plaques, and certificates presented to Cheng in recognition of her contributions. The collection also contains textiles, notably an American flag dedicated to Cheng upon her naturalization as a U.S. citizen in 1988, along with items of clothing and other materials. Additionally, the series houses miscellaneous oversized posters from Cheng’s lectures and appearances following the publication of Life and Death in Shanghai.
Dates
- 1955 - 2009
- Majority of material found within 1986 - 2009
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection requires an advanced appointment. Many of the contents in Series 8: Audiovisual Material were professionally created by other organizations and under copyright, or may be still undergoing digitization efforts. For more information, please contact staff at rockarchives@sru.edu
Extent
3 Files : 3 American flags on sticks ; 1 flag 19.5", 1 flag 14.5", and 1 flag 10.5"
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
From the Series: Chinese
Materials Specific Details
Three American flags on sticks, one (10.5" with black handle) appears to be in photographs when Nien Cheng was granted U.S. Citizenship in 1988.
Repository Details
Part of the Slippery Rock University Archives and Special Collections Repository
315 Bailey Library
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock PA 16057
724-738-2740
rockarchives@sru.edu