Small American Flags
Scope and Contents
This series features a collection of memorabilia and ephemera associated with Nien Cheng, highlighting her 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 documenting 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. Contact staff prior to preferred date, 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
724-738-4295
rockarchives@sru.edu