An accounting of the construction of a family home. The first part was written in 1803 when the house was being constructed; the second part was written in 1851 by descendants for the purpose of chanting prayers to the ancestors at lunar new year., 1803, 1851
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains eight manuscripts written in Chinese. Two manuscripts deal with auspicious days: one to build a home called Cheng Huai Chun Tang (1866), one for thirty-two activities of daily life such as drilling a well or making vinegar (circa 1900). Three deal with construction: expenses to renovate a home (1727), expenses to build a kitchen (1884), account to construct a home (1803 and 1851). One is a day book for a merchant (1819-1820). One is a guide to feng shui and the positioning of gravesites (1933). One is a book of calculations for the practicing of geometry and algebra (circa 1900).
Dates
- Creation: 1803, 1851
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository