Leung, Chik-wai, 1897-
Parallel Names
- 梁植槐
Biography
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1897 | Born in Taishan County, Guangdong Province, China |
| 1923 | Graduated as B.A. from Stetson University |
| 1924 | "Graduated as M.A. from Columbia University. Majored in International Relations and Law. Married Susan Gim Ling YIP in Hong Kong. Subsequently had two sons and one daughter." |
| 1928 | Became Acting Commissioner of Foreign Affairs for Guangdong Provincial Government. Subsequently acted for three more times |
| 1930 | Became Commissioner of Foreign Affairs for Guangdong Provincial Government (headed by warlord Chen Jitang (or Chan Chai-tong) |
| 1931 | "Taught International law in Sun Yat-sen University Secretary for Guangzhou (Canton) Government Mrs Leung became Principal of First Provincial Girls’ School in Guangzhou (the only girls’ high school in the Guangdong Province). Leung also taught English there" |
| 1936 | Chen was removed as head of the Guangdong Provincial Government. He was commissioned to tour Europe to investigate new developments in agriculture. The Leungs accompanied him on the tour |
| During WWII | The Leungs taught English in various universities around Guangdong Province |
| 1950s | The Leungs moved to Hong Kong. |
| 1957-58 to 1959-60 | Hong Kong Baptist College (HKBC) was established in 1956. The Leungs taught English in the College |
| 1959-68 | Appointed the second librarian for HKBC |
| 1961 | "Awarded M.S.L.S. by Louisiana State University Awarded LL.D. by Stetson University" |
| 1966 | The Bessie Fleming Library opened on HKBC Campus. Prior to 1966 HKBC did not have its own campus and operated in the premises of Pui Ching Middle School |
| Aug-68 | The Leungs moved back to Vancouver. Leung was instrumental in setting up the Baptist Chinese Fellowship in Vancouver. Leung was invited to be adviser (see https://vcbc.ca/cc/history/ ) |
| 1973 | “Yip Sang: biography, 1845-1927” was published. This bilingual Chinese and English book about his father-in-law’s life was compiled by Dr Leung and published in Hong Kong by the Yip family. The book contains the Yip family tree including the names of Dr Leung’s children and grandchildren |
| 1985 | Mrs Leung passed away |
Gender
- male
Occupations
Places
- Guangdong Province, China (Place of Birth)
- Guangdong Province, China (Residence)
- Hong Kong, China (Residence) -- Date: 1956 - 1968
- Vancouver, Canada (Residence)
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
浸會學院同學會晚宴 - 一九六四級畢業同學會聚會, undated
The slides document aspects of university life, including events on campus such as commencements and conferences, portraits of faculty, students, and visitors, as well as buildings on campuses.
1956年全體師生=Hong Kong Baptist College Annual Group Picture 1956, 1956
The slides document aspects of university life, including events on campus such as commencements and conferences, portraits of faculty, students, and visitors, as well as buildings on campuses.
HKBC staff in 1963, 1963
The slides document aspects of university life, including events on campus such as commencements and conferences, portraits of faculty, students, and visitors, as well as buildings on campuses.
Staff, undated
The slides document aspects of university life, including events on campus such as commencements and conferences, portraits of faculty, students, and visitors, as well as buildings on campuses.