Scope and Contents The Nien Cheng Collection, dating from 1955 to 2009, includes material documenting the life and career of Madame Nien Cheng, celebrated author of Life and Death in Shanghai. The collection is comprised of an assortment of materials, including original manuscripts of Life and Death in Shanghai, with drafts handwritten by Cheng in Chinese, as well as other written works such as published articles, book introductions, and...