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Scope and Contents This is a rubbing in Chinese writing on the west end of Robert Morrison’s grave. According to the inscription, the stele was created in commemoration of Rev. Morrison’s work on the compilation of the first Chinese-English, English-Chinese dictionary, A Dictionary of the Chinese Language, in Three Parts, as well as other publications to help the westerners in learning Chinese. Some basic information about Rev. Morrison’s life, such as his date of birth and...

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One colour poster for the publication of Dr. Elsie Tu’s book, entitled "新官場現形記".

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One colour poster showing different types of Japanese wartime banknotes.

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One color map of Asia in the size of 59 x 61 inches.

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One color map of the World in the size of 30 x 42 inches.

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Twelve maps of China with lengths ranging from 14 inches to 64 inches. Black and white and color.

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One Chinese passport issued by the British Consul-General for Rev. Wilson. The passport holder could go and stay in Guangdong (Kwangtung) Province, China for one year. In the size of 62 x 47 cm.

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A Chinese letter on a piece of white silk written to Rev. Wilson on his departure to Australia. In that letter, a group of Chinese expressed their admiration to Rev. Wilson’s personal integrity and their gratitude to his remarkable work as an architect in the construction of the Kong Chuen Hospital 江村普惠醫院. In the size of 33 x 40 cm.

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One chart of Chinese words written in ink and brush, there is Wade-Giles romanization to go with each word, on the back is a color map of an unknown region in China, undated.

The second one is a black and white oriental culture chart entitled “Chinese Bronzes”. 1946. Lengths range from 17 to 28 inches.

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Manuscripts of his 2 poetry books entitled 《白玉詞》(46 leaves) and《梅花詩》(19 leaves) with photocopies and notes.