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Title

Archive of Alfred E. Hippisley

Shelfmark

MSS. Eng. c. 7065, fols. 138-139, c. 7285-98, e. 3586-7, MSS. Photogr. c. 206-7

Summary

Correspondence, diary and memoirs, miscellaneous papers and photographs of Alfred E. Hippisley (1848-1939), British Customs Official in China. Predominantly in English, some Chinese material also present.

Associated place

China

Date

1842-1940

Language

Chinese

English

Physical extent

2.5 Linear metres

18 physical shelfmarks

Acquisition

The papers were given to the Bodleian Library in 1988 by Miss Doris Wright, a friend of Evelyn Hippisley, Alfred E. Hippisley's niece.

Subject

China--History--Boxer Rebellion, 1899-1901

Customs administration -- China

20th century

19th century

International trade--China

China--Hai guan zong shui wu si shu

Eastern question (Far East)

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