Guide to the Bits of old China, 1908

Scope and Content Note

The collection is comprised of one bound volume of ink and watercolor drawings and associated captions illustrating the life and customs of Foochow, China in the early twentieth century. The drawings were collected by Evelyn and Clement Sites, who served as Christian missionaries in China from at least 1901 to 1907. Also included is the original embroidered silk cover for the book.

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Organization and Arrangement

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

The collection is the physical property of Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library. Bates College holds literary rights only for material created by College personnel working on official behalf of the College, or for material which was given to the College with such rights specifically assigned. For all other material, literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for obtaining permission from rights holders for publication or other purposes that exceed fair use.

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Related Material

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Index Terms

These records are indexed under the following headings in the Bates College Library catalog. Researchers wishing to find related materials should search the catalog under these index terms.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition and Custody Information

Gift of Mary G. Worthley (Bates 1924). Accession No.: xx-038.

Preferred Citation

Bits of old China, Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, Bates College.

Processing Information

Description by Kat Stefko, 2006.

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