Asian Architecture Manuscripts in the Herbert Offen Research Collection, 1727-1933
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Not requestable
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: 1727-1933
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains eight manuscripts written in Chinese.
Physical Location
Phillips Library Stacks
Provenance
This material was purchased by Scott Offen for the library (acc # 2008.047).
Processing Information
Collection processed by Tamara Gaydos, November 2008.
Subject
- Daosheng, Jing Shou (Person)
Topical
- Title
- ASIAN ARCHITECTURE MANUSCRIPTS IN THE HERBERT OFFEN RESEARCH COLLECTION, 1727-1933
- Author
- Processed by: Tamara Gaydos; machine-readable finding aid created by: Rajkumar Natarajan.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository