| Order number: |
MMS/Special Series/Biographical/China/Box 1409
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| Summary: |
Letters from Leslie & Mildred Pacey predominately to his parents written mainly from Kunming and Chaotung [Zhaotong], China. Matters discussed include: weather; recent disasters (fires, drought, boat capsizing); their health; colleagues; family and friends in UK; their work routine; domestic matters; visitors; travel in China; social activities (sightseeing, dining, etc); relocated to Chaotung [Zhaotong] (July 1937); Girls Life Brigade; visit to and work amongst the Miao [A-Hmao] and Kopu [Go-p'u]; Mildred's pregnancy and birth of son, Arnold; local troop moved to combat Japanese and comments from colleagues on impact of fighting.
A few letters are incomplete.
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| Extent: |
24 letters
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| Acquisition: |
Accepted as a deposit on behalf of the Methodist Church from Mr Arnold Pacey, September 2005
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| Arrangement: |
The green ink page numbering system used by the family is noted in the title field. There are a few gaps in the sequence due to misnumbering or letters having been retained by the family. A few letters were not numbered but were placed by the family in chronological order. |
| Access status: |
Open
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| Copyright: |
Copyright vested with Pacey family |
| User restrictions: |
For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance |
| Language: |
English
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| Scripts: |
Latin
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| Format: |
Archive
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