| 2000.121.167 |
Book |
In English. "Lessons" from Lenin's life that "advance the class struggle." |
Lenin: The Great Strategist of the Class War |
A. Losovsky |
|
The Trade Union Educational League |
| 2000.121.168 |
Book |
Book-like digest containing various articles and stories that were originally published in other magazines (similar to current "Reader's Digest"). In English. |
Everybody's Digest: Reading Matter That Really Matters |
|
1952 |
W.J. Smith Publishing |
| 2000.121.169 |
Book |
Digest containing various articles and stories originally published elsewhere. One article is "Japanese - Descendants of Gods." In English. |
Reader's Digest: Articles of Lasting Interest |
|
1933 |
The Reader's Digest Association |
| 2000.121.170 |
Book |
Appears to be a collection of famous quotes. |
Collection of Famous Words and Writings (Meigen Meikun ? Shu) |
|
1935 |
|
| 2000.121.171 |
Book |
Collections of religious devotions. In English. |
The Upper Room: Daily Devotions for Family and Individual Use (Vol. II) |
edited by Grover Carlton Emmons |
1936 |
Methodist Episcopal Church |
| 2000.121.172 |
Book |
Seattle storekeeper's receipt booklet. |
Credit/Sales Receipt Booklet |
|
1939 |
|
| 2000.121.173 |
Book |
Christian interpretation of the mind, including emotions, will, and habit. In English. |
An Introduction to the Study of the Mind |
Walter Scott Athearn |
1923 |
The Westminster Press |
| 2000.121.174 |
Book |
|
Holy Bible: References |
|
|
The American Bible Society (Japan Agency) |
| 2000.121.175 |
Book |
Illustrated book of Chinese dishes. |
300 Easy-to-Make Family-Style Chinese Dishes (Kantan ni Dekiru Katei ? Ryori Sanbyaku-shu) |
compiled by Fujin Kurabu ("Ladies Club") |
|
|
| 2000.121.176 |
Book |
Alphabetical list of people(Japanese Americans living in or near Tacoma) and their addresses. Includes lots of advertisements for local Japan-related companies. |
Telephone and Address Guide to Japanese People Living In or Near Tacoma |
|
1933 |
|
| 2000.121.177 |
Book |
Appears to be a list of prominent Japanese businessmen living in Seattle (originally from Yamanashi Prefecture) and their personal information (addresses, names of family members, etc.). All of these people may belong to a particular association? |
no title? |
|
1925 |
|
| 2000.121.178 |
Book |
Guide to dogs. Includes photos of different breeds. |
Researching Dogs (Inu no Kenkyu) |
|
1910 |
|
| 2000.121.179 |
Book |
Appears to be about the Shinto priest of the Ise Shrine (the home of the "Sun Goddess," or founder of the imperial family) named Takeuchi, and his family. Also his "treasured articles." Includes a few photographs. |
Treasures of the Takeuchi Family: a Shinto Priest of the Ise Shrine (Koso Kotaijingu Kannnushi Takeuchi-ka Hiho) |
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| 2000.121.180 |
Book |
Part of a series on science and religion, by a doctor of engineering. |
Today's Youth: What Should We Do Now? (Gendai no Seinen: Warera Ima Nani o Nasu Beki?) |
Sato |
1927 |
Industry and Religion Association |
| 2000.121.181 |
Book |
Appears to be about classical "Ballad-Drama Music," or lyrics themselves. |
Collection of Ballad-Drama Music (Gidayu Nihyaku Dan shu) |
|
|
|
| 2000.121.182 |
Book |
Novel about Akasui, in feudal Japan. |
Akasui, the Loyal Retainer: A Long Narrative (Akasui Gishi) |
|
|
|
| 2000.121.183 |
Book |
Mini-guide to the Baptist Church, including history, baptism, church discipline. In English. |
A New Baptist Church Manual |
|
1912 |
American Baptist Publication Society |
| 2000.121.184 |
Book |
Appears to be someone's personal book. Perhaps a diary, but looks like poems and songs are included. Done in fine calligraphy. |
no title |
|
1907? |
|
| 2000.121.185 |
Book |
A questionnaire in booklet form given to customers to help determine the "tastes and desires" of motorists. In English. |
Your Car: As You Would Build It |
General Motors: Customer Resarch Staff |
1936 |
General Motors |
| 2000.121.186 |
Book |
In Japanese. Various contributors. |
Morning Bell (Shogyo?) |
|
1929 |
|
| 2000.121.187 |
Book |
In Japanese. A Christian story about "travelling." |
To God's Country (Kami no Kuni E) |
|
1928 |
|
| 2000.121.188 |
Book |
In English. Black and white photographs relating to the Tokyo artist named Tacho. Includes introduction about him. |
Edokko Studies |
Frederick Starr |
1932 |
|
| 2000.121.189 |
Book |
A textbook for elementary school students in Japan learning how to read Japanese. |
Elementary School Reader |
Japanese Ministry of Education |
1914 |
|
| 2000.121.190 |
Book |
Deluxe edition. Mini English dictionary with brief definitions and a pronunciation guide. |
Webster Dictionary: Self-Pronouncing |
|
|
Webster |
| 2000.121.191 |
Book |
A pocket-size textbook for Japanese third graders sudying the Japanese language. Focus is mainly on how to read and write kanji (Chinese characters). |
A Japanese Reader for Self-Study (3rd Grade Level) |
|
1937 |
|
| 2000.121.192 |
Book |
Pocket-size textbook for Japanese fourth graders learning the Japanese language. Mostly focuses on reading and writing kanji (Chinese characters). |
A Japanese Reader for Self-Study (4th Grade Level) |
|
1938 |
|
| 2000.121.193 |
Book |
Contains list of hand-written kanji (Chinese characters) with an index in the back. Each page contains the same list three times, written in three different script styles. Appears to be a guide to the different scripts for people interested in calligraphy. |
no title |
|
|
|
| 2000.121.194 |
Book |
Translated from English into Japanese. About Christianity, with chapters devoted to the "prayers" of different people in the Bible (Abraham, Daniel, etc.). |
Hero of Devotion (Kito no Yusha) |
E. M. Bounds |
1927 |
|
| 2000.121.195 |
Book |
In English. Brief history of the church. Includes black and white photos. |
The First Hundred Years |
|
|
|
| 2000.121.196 |
Book |
In English. A daily account of this session, a list of appointments of the mission, committee reports, treasurer's report, etc. |
Thirty-first Annual Session of the Pacific Japanese Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church |
Pacific Japanese Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church |
1930 |
|
| 2000.121.197 |
Book |
In Japanese. Written by a Doctor of Engineering on how science and religion are related. |
Science and Religion (Kagaku to Shukyo) |
Sato |
1927 |
|
| 2000.121.198 |
Book |
Translated from English into Japanese. Introduction says it is "not a sermon." Rather, this appears to be a booklet containing the "confessions" of a Christian minister. |
Revelation, Experience, and Service |
Rev. W. Graham Scroggie |
1942 |
|
| 2000.121.199 |
Book |
In English. Collection of American evangelist Charles Finney's lectures. Includes a brief story of his life. |
Lectures to Professing Christians (Abridged) |
E.E. Shelhamer and Charles G. Finney |
1928 |
Nazarene Publishing House |
| 2000.121.200 |
Book |
In English. This is a "brief Bible course for inquiring young people." Includes chapters on the Bible, God, Creation, Man, Satan, Sin, Salvation, Temptations, Judgments, and Rewards. |
Thinking with God about The Bible, God, Creation, etc. |
Norman H. Champ |
1931 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association of Chicago |
| 2000.121.201 |
Book |
In English. Meditations on the Christian experience. Includes a chapter on "How to Read Your Bible." |
Light on Life's Duties |
F.B. Meyer |
c 1895 |
Moody Press |
| 2000.121.202 |
Book |
In English. The president of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago explains passages from the Bible. |
The Living Christ and Other Gospel Messages |
Will H. Houghton |
1936 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.203 |
Book |
In English. Christian fiction. |
Christie's Old Organ (or Home Sweet Home) |
O.F. Walton |
|
The Moody Press |
| 2000.121.204 |
Book |
In English. This book "suggests methods of mastering the subject matter of the Word of God, its facts and doctrines." |
Methods of Bible Study |
W.H. Griffith Thomas |
1926 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.205 |
Book |
In English. Collection of ten addresses given by F.B. Meyer on "deeper aspects of Christianity." |
The Christ-Life for the Self-Life |
F.B. Meyer |
c 1897 |
The Moody Bible Institute |
| 2000.121.206 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to be the 21st piece in a collection of "literary masterpieces." Is apparently the last volume in a series (?) that is called "Smoke." |
Smoke (Baien) (Collection of Literary Masterpieces 21) |
Morita? |
1919 |
|
| 2000.121.207 |
Book |
In English. An invitation to an "Auto Party" given by the men of the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. Guests are faculty of the Baptist Missionary Training School and Seminary. Car theme is presumably metaphor for a Christian theme. |
An Auto Party |
Northern Baptist Theological Society |
1928 |
|
| 2000.121.208 |
Book |
Translated from English into Japanese. Christian writings by a reverend. |
The Mystery of the True Vine (Makoto no Budo-ju) |
Andrew Murray |
1929 |
|
| 2000.121.209 |
Book |
In English. An "Evangel Booklet." The minister of Kansas City's First Presbyterian Church gives his opinions on evolution. |
Why I Do Not Believe in the Organic Evolutionary Hypothesis |
James Edward Congdon |
1925 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association of America |
| 2000.121.210 |
Book |
In English. Text of Talbot's radio messages. Talbot was the pastor of the Church of the Open Door. Discusses John's gospel, chapter by chapter. |
Jesus Christ: The Eternal Son of God as Seen in John's Gospel |
Louis T. Talbot |
|
|
| 2000.121.211 |
Book |
In English. Part of the "Evangel Series." Deals with Christianity and its perspective on war and peace. |
World Peace: Is It a Reasonable Hope or a Delusion? |
Charles C. Cook |
1924 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.212 |
Book |
In English. This book "proves that the Dawn of a New Day is breaking on this chaotic world." Brown details his reasoning and provides evidence that the end of the world is near. |
What of the Night? |
Arthur I. Brown |
1933 |
Fundamental Truth Store |
| 2000.121.213 |
Book |
In English. A math textbook covering numbers, fractions, decimals, money, ratios, percentages, etc. Possibly geared toward high-school students. |
Progressive Arithmetic |
|
1860 |
|
| 2000.121.214 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to be fiction taking place during the samurai era of Japan. |
The Shadow of Loyal Retainer Sakura of Ancient Japan (Yamato Sakura Gishi No Omokage) |
Yoshida |
1912 |
|
| 2000.121.215 |
Book |
In English. A leaflet created by the MDA to solicit financial contributions via mail carriers. Includes an envelope for mailing in the money, and facts about the disease. |
Don't Let Him Die! |
Muscular Dystrophy Association |
|
|
| 2000.121.216 |
Book |
In Japanese. The New Testament of the Bible. |
The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Japanese Revised Version (Shinyaku Seisho) |
|
1928 |
American Bible Society, Japan Agency |
| 2000.121.217 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to be a collection of short stories dealing with troubled personal relationships, perhaps all dealing with immigrants. |
A Sad Story of Immigrant Land: a Family Tragedy (Iminchi Aiwa: Katei Higekihen) |
Nihisa Tokuwan |
1929 |
|
| 2000.121.218 |
Book |
In Japanese. Collection of illustrated stories. Pages fold like an accordion, with two different "books" starting at each end. |
Collection of Prose / Collection of Anecdotes (Koin Aisho Meibun Shu / Bidan Itsuwa Sen) |
various |
1932 |
|
| 2000.121.219 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to explain the daily lives of Jewish people in the Holy Land. Created by the Research for Religious Studies. |
Customes and Practices of the Holy Land (Seiji no Fuzoku to Shukan) |
Oya |
1922 |
|
| 2000.121.220 |
Book |
In Japanese. Instructions on how to write various kinds of letters, such as New Year's greetings, invitations, announcements, etc. Includes sample letters. |
Collection of Letters for Ladies (Fujin Tegamibun Zenshu) |
various |
1929 |
|
| 2000.121.221 |
Book |
In Japanese. Japanese edition of a handbook created by the D.A.R. Contains introductory information on American history, politics and geography. |
Manual of the USA for Immigrants and Foreigners (Gasshukoku Benran) |
Daughters of the American Revolution |
1926 |
|
| 2000.121.222 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to be one man's opinions on Individualism, Democracy, and Socialism. |
Comments on Today's Three Big Trends of Thought (Gendai Sandai Shicho Hihan) |
Sasaki |
1919 |
|
| 2000.121.223 |
Book |
In Japanese. Pictures and information about significant Japanese people of the day, including politicians, military personnel, and cultural figures. |
Active People and Organizations in Contemporary Japan (Gendai Nihon ni Katsuyaku Suru Jinbutsu to Sono Dantai) |
|
1933 |
|
| 2000.121.224 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to be a collection of this writer's articles previously published in a newspaper. Topics include: "Discipline and Training," "Simple Living," "Japanese Housewives," "The Spirit of Youth," etc. Seems to be social commentary. |
Revival of the Spirit (Seishin no Fukko) |
|
1924 |
|
| 2000.121.225 |
Book |
In English. The text of Truett's address given at the National Capitol, 1920, in connection with the Annual Session of the Southern Baptist Convention. About "religious liberty." Truett was the paster of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas. |
Baptists and Religious Liberty |
George W. Truett |
1920 |
Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention |
| 2000.121.226 |
Book |
In English. Includes five ways to "test modern views of the Old Testament scriptures." Part of the Evangel Booklet series. |
Some Tests of Old Testament Criticism |
W.H. Griffith Thomas |
1924 |
Bible Institute of Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.227 |
Book |
In English. Introduction to Christian Science as a system of healing, and as a religion. Lists ways it differes from other Christian doctrine. |
The Unvarnished Facts About Christian Science |
William Edward Biederwolf |
|
Glad Tidings Publishing Co. |
| 2000.121.228 |
Book |
In English. Mini magazine published monthly. Includes articles and poetry with a Christian theme. Main article is "Why Do Christians Suffer?" |
Christ of the World Messenger: Inspiration |
|
1952 |
Christ for the World |
| 2000.121.229 |
Book |
In English. The text of five radio sermons by M.R. DeHaan, M.D. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the "true purpose of the first advent of Jesus Christ" (John 3:16). |
God's Present to Man: The True Purpose of the First Advent of Jesus Christ, John 3:16 |
M.R. DeHaan |
|
|
| 2000.121.230 |
Book |
In English. Two booklets in one: "The Christian's H-Bomb" and "What the Bible Teaches about the Holy Spirit." Two Southern Baptists write about the Holy Spirit. |
The Holy Spirit: The Christian's H-Bomb |
E.J. Daniels and J.B. Lawrence |
|
Christ for the World Publishers |
| 2000.121.231 |
Book |
In English. Written by the Minister in the Reformed Episcopal Church and President of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. About the Book of Leviticus, including its purpose, application, and interpretations. |
Christ in the Sacrificial Offerings: Bible Studies in Leviticus |
James M. Gray |
1924 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.232 |
Book |
In English. Contains the "new" catechisms that a commission created and compiled for the Methodist Episcopal Church. Includes brief sections (Q & A) on: the nature of the Christian religion, the Ten Commandments, the Lord's prayer, etc. |
The Standard Catechism of the Methodist Episcopal Church |
|
c 1905 |
The Methodist Book Concern |
| 2000.121.233 |
Book |
In English. Includes chapters explaining the meaning of the "grace" of God, the sinfulness of man, and man's response to God's grace. |
The Grace of God |
William McDonald |
1960 |
Walterick Publishers |
| 2000.121.234 |
Book |
In English. Five radio addresses delivered by DeHann, Associate Teacher of the Radio Bible Class in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Booklet says this is a "study of a few of the many signs of the Second Coming of Christ as prophesized in Scripture and fulfilled in recent days." |
The Signs of the Times |
Richard W. DeHaan |
|
The Radio Bible Class |
| 2000.121.235 |
Book |
In English. Part of the Keystone Standard Training Course. Offers suggestions on how to teach about the homeland of the Hebrews, the forefathers of Israel, and other Old Testament history. See 2000.121.244 for similar book on New Testament history. |
Keystone Standard Training Course: Old Testament History (Airplane View) |
Ira M. Price |
1920 |
The Judson Press |
| 2000.121.236 |
Book |
In English. The text of a lecture given by Brown in the Wheaton College Chapel (Wheaton, Illinois). Is about Secret Societies (Freemasonry) and Masonry as a religion. |
Secret Societies in the Light of the Bible |
William Leon Brown |
1928 |
National Christian Association |
| 2000.121.237 |
Book |
In English. Includes chapters on the importance of prayer, hindrances to prayer, when to pray, etc. Part of the Moody Colportage Library, a series of evangelical books by Christian authors. |
How to Pray |
R.A. Torrey |
1900 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.238 |
Book |
In English. Contains the musical scores and lyrics to 70 Christian hymns. |
Revival Gems Number Two |
|
1927 |
Samuel W. Beazley & Son |
| 2000.121.239 |
Book |
In English. Covers the origin, history, and "mistakes" of Seventh-Day Adventism, and how it is contrary to Christian gospel. |
Seventh-Day Adventism Renounced |
Rev. D.M. Canright |
1889 |
Fleming H. Revell Company |
| 2000.121.240 |
Book |
In English. A reverend's essay on archeological discoveries related to the Old Testament. |
Archeology's Solution of Old Testament Puzzles |
John Urquhart |
1906 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.241 |
Book |
In English. A Bible study guide. Appears to be the same book as 2000.121.242, but perhaps a different publication. (no dates) |
Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15) |
Dr. C.I. Scofield |
|
Loizeaux Brothers, Bible Truth Depot |
| 2000.121.242 |
Book |
In English. A Bible study guide. Appears to be the same book as 2000.121.241, but perhaps a different publication. (no dates) |
Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15) |
C.I. Scofield |
|
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.243 |
Book |
In English. A collection of addresses given by Moody on the subject of "redeeming grace." Includes three "gospel dialogues." Part of the Moody Colportage Library of Christian books. |
Sovereign Grace: Its Source, Its Nature and Its Effects |
D.L. Moody |
c 1891 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.244 |
Book |
In English. Part of the Keystone Standard Training Course. Focus is on New Testament history. See 2000.121.235 for Old Testament history. |
Keystone Standard Training Course: New Testament History (Airplane View) |
A.T. Robertson |
c 1924 |
The Judson Press |
| 2000.121.245 |
Book |
In English. Discusses passages from the Bible. Part of the Moody Colportage Library of Christian books. |
Meet for the Master's Use: Addresses on the Deeper Christian Life |
F.B. Meyer |
c 1898 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.246 |
Book |
In English. For young readers. Each chapter focuses on a different youngster in the Bible. Illustrated. |
Children of the Bible |
|
|
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.247 |
Book |
In English. Part of the Moody Colportage Library of Christian books. Covers what the Bible says about prayer; also, other aspects of prayer, including confession, forgiveness, and faith. |
Prevailing Prayer: What Hinders it? |
D.L. Moody |
c 1913 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.248 |
Book |
In English. A collection of four radio sermons on Moses given by M.R. DeHaan in Grand Rapids, Michigan. |
The Backside of the Desert (Exodus 3:1) |
M.R. DeHaan, M.D. |
|
The Radio Bible Class |
| 2000.121.249 |
Book |
In English. A handbook published for the Student Department of the International Committee of the YMCA. It contains the principles and methods of deputation work for college students (the forming of groups of Christian men for volunteer evangelistic work in the community). |
College Deputations for Evangelistic Work |
Fred M. Hansen |
c 1921 |
Association Press |
| 2000.121.250 |
Book |
In English. Part of the Moody Colportage Library of Christian evangelical books. On finding guidance from God. |
The Secret of Guidance: A Companion Volume to "Light on Life's Duties" |
F.B. Meyer |
c 1896 |
The Bible Institute Colportage Association |
| 2000.121.251 |
Book |
In Japanese. Writings on Christianity, including "What does Christ's life show us?" and "Dying for Christ and Living for Christ." Not sure about author. |
The God That Became Human (Ningen ni Natta Kami) |
|
1931 |
Tomoshibi-sha |
| 2000.121.252 |
Book |
In Japanese. Includes many advertisements for Seattle-area Japanese-owned businesses. Appears that 100 well-known (and local?) Japanese each contributed 100 words (characters). Cannot determine subject matter, however. |
One Hundred People Comment in One Hundred Words (Hyaku Moji - Hyakunin Hyo) |
|
1909 |
|
| 2000.121.253 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to be a collection of short stories (or essays) dealing with the education of youth. |
Collection of Short Stories by Seiji Noma (?) (Noma Seiji Tanwa-shu) |
Seiji Noma? |
1932 |
|
| 2000.121.254 |
Book |
In Japanese. Short, illustrated blurbs on various "great men," including Lincoln, Socrates, Darwin, and some Japanese people. Appears to be lessons in learning. |
Great Men Teach This Way (Ijin Wa Kako Oshieru) |
|
1929 |
Dai Nippon Yubenkai Kodansha |
| 2000.121.255 |
Book |
Translated from English to Japanese. Collection of six of Buxton's sermons, including "The Burdens of a Sinner" and "Spreading the Word." |
Essentials for Revival (Ribaibaru No Yoken) |
Barclay F. Buxton |
1914 |
|
| 2000.121.256 |
Book |
In Japanese. Interpretations of the Book of Daniel. |
The Book of Daniel: Expository Lectures (Danieru-sho No Kenkyu) |
Kanzo Uchimura |
1922 |
|
| 2000.121.257 |
Book |
In Japanese. About science and religion; written by a scientist. See collection for similar books with same title. |
Science and Religion (Kagaku to Shukyo) Part 8 |
Sadakichi Sato |
1928 |
|
| 2000.121.258 |
Book |
In Japanese. How prayer should be used in life. |
The Prayer-Life (Sekai o Ugokasu Chikara) |
Andrew Murray |
1929 |
|
| 2000.121.259 |
Book |
In Japanese. About Christianity and the Japanese spirit. The author, who is a scientist, writes how Christianity is important for the Japanese people. |
Japanese Spirit and Religion (Nihon Seishin to Shukyo) |
Dr. Sadakichi Sato |
|
|
| 2000.121.260 |
Book |
In Japanese. About science and religion; written by a scientist. See collection for other books in this series. |
Science and Religion (Kagaku to Shukyo) Part 20 |
Dr. Sadakichi Sato |
1928 |
|
| 2000.121.261 |
Book |
In Japanese. Japanese scientist discusses science and religion. See collection for other books in this series. |
Science and Religion (Kagaku to Shukyo) Part 3 |
Dr. Sadayoshi Sato |
1928 |
|
| 2000.121.262 |
Book |
In Japanese. |
America Won't Fight Japan? (Amerika Wa Nihon to Tatakawazu) |
|
1933 |
|
| 2000.121.263 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to be about the study of world geography, including its purpose and how it relates to history. |
Discourse on the People of Earth? (Chijin-ron?) |
Uchimura |
1894 |
|
| 2000.121.264 (a) & (b) |
Book |
In Japanese. Lists common ailments, their causes, and how to treat them. |
Family Medical Guide (Katei Isho) |
|
1924 |
|
| 2000.121.265 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to be about parenting as a Christian. |
Being Called a Parent (Ko no Oyo to Yobarete) |
|
1929 |
|
| 2000.121.266 |
Book |
In Japanese. Bible Study guide focusing on the Book of Romans. See 2000.121.268 for Part II. |
Commentary on the Book of Romans, Part I (Romasho Shakugi) |
|
1922 |
|
| 2000.121.267 |
Book |
In Japanese. First part appears to be about one person's personal experience with Christianity. Second half is an appendix / supplement with further writings on "religious faith." |
The Christ of Experience (Taiken no Kuristuto) |
|
1927 |
|
| 2000.121.268 |
Book |
In Japanese. Bible Study guide on the Book of Romans. See 2000.121.266 for Part I. |
Commentary on the Book of Romans, Part II (Romasho Shakugi) |
|
1923 |
|
| 2000.121.269 |
Book |
In Japanese. Guide for women on how to write letters for various occasions. Includes calligraphy guide at the end. |
Women's Letter-Writing Style Guide (Fujin Shokanbun Han) |
various |
1932 |
|
| 2000.121.270 |
Book |
In Japanese. Christian hymn book with musical scores and lyrics. Includes an index in English. |
Hymns (Sanbika) |
|
1953 |
|
| 2000.121.271 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to be a novel. |
Sacred Fire (Seika) |
Okata |
1927 |
|
| 2000.121.272 |
Book |
In Japanese. A scientist discusses science and religion. See collection for other books in this series. |
Science and Religion, Part 14 (Kagaku to Shukyo) |
Dr. Sadayoshi Sato |
1928 |
|
| 2000.121.273 |
Book |
In Japanese. A scientist discusses science and religion. See collection for other books in this series. |
Science and Religion, Part 5 (Kagaku to Shukyo) |
Dr. Sadayoshi Sato |
1927 |
|
| 2000.121.274 |
Book |
The New Testament. In English and Japanese - side by side for comparison. |
The New Testament: Comparing English and Japanese (Eiwa Taisho ... Shinyaku Seisho) |
The American Bible Society |
1924 |
The American Bible Society, Japan Agency |
| 2000.121.275 |
Book |
In Japanese. Illustrated guide to seasonal foods and cooking techniques. |
Guide to Year-Round Homestyle Cooking (Haru, Natsu, Aki, Fuyu: Katei Ryori Daizenshu) |
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| 2000.121.276 |
Book |
In Japanese. Focus on study of kanji (Chinese characters) for 5th graders. See other books in the collection that are a part of this series (different grade levels). |
Japanese Reader: Self-study for 5th Graders (Kokugo Tokuhon Jishusho) |
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1937 |
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| 2000.121.277 |
Book |
In Japanese. Covers 27 books of the New Testament and the different "gospels" they represent: Gospel of Salvation, Gospel of Service, Gospel of Humanity, etc. Table of contents is in English. |
God and the Gospel of Divine Love (Kami to Seiai no Fukuin) |
Toyohiko Kagawa |
1930 |
Fukuin Shokwan |
| 2000.121.278 |
Book |
In Japanese. Appears to be a self-help type book about how to have a "successful life." Includes chapters on "Character Readjustment," "Bragging," and "Courage." |
Importance of Self in Society ? (Shinse Yoroku?) |
Imai |
1904 |
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| 2000.121.279 |
Book |
In Japanese. Collection of illustrated "stories" about real people (?). Seems to be promoting Japanese culture / successes. |
Stories of Successful Youth (Gendai Seinen Seikosha Monogatari) |
various |
1929 |
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| 2000.121.280 |
Book |
In Japanese. On Christianity. Includes chapters on: "The Japanese Nation and Religion" and "The Japanese View of Life." |
Eastward Light (Toho no Hikari) |
Sato |
1929 |
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| 2000.121.281 |
Book |
In Japanese. About Christianity and faith-based healing. |
The Victory of Faith Healing (Shinyu no Shori) |
Kisanro Nagai |
1930 |
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| 2000.121.282 |
Book |
In English. 8 page booklet. Latter-Day Saints view of authority (priesthood) within the Church. |
Rays of Living Light: Divine Authority |
Charles W. Penrose |
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Missions of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints in America |
| 2000.121.283 |
Book |
In English. A narrative on Christianity taken from Ben E. Rich's "Mr. Durant of Salt Lake City." |
A Friendly Discussion Upon Religious Subjects |
Ben E. Rich |
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Missions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints of America |
| 2000.121.284 |
Book |
In English. The story of Smith and the events that led to the establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
The Prophet Joseph Smith Tells His Own Story |
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Missions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in America |
| 2000.121.285 |
Book |
In English. This is the second American edition of an article explaining a British man's reasons for leaving the Church of England and joining the Chuch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. |
My Reasons for Joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
R.M. Bryce Thomas |
1902 |
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| 2000.121.286 |
Book |
In Japanese. Has stamp of "Japanese Seventh-Day Adventist Mission -- Seattle" on the back. |
The True God and His Sabbath (Makoto no Kamisama to Sono Saijitsu) |
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1919 |
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| 2000.121.287 (a)-(d) |
Book |
In Japanese. Four copies of the same bulletin: (a), (b), (c), and (d). All are dated September 23, 1934. Church is located at 901 E. Spruce St. Not sure of city and state. Includes a photo of the church. |
Weekly Bulletin of the Japanese Baptist Church |
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1934 |
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| 2000.121.288 |
Book |
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Pet Recipes: Pet Milk Cookbook |
Crumbine, Samuel and James A Tobey |
1930 |
Pet Milk Company |
| 2000.121.289 |
Book |
Book
Picture book in English and Japanese on the Kanto Earthquake of 1923, Part 3 |
Earthquake Pictorial Edition |
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1924 |
Osaka Mainichi |
| 2000.129.007 |
Book |
History and design. |
Kimono |
Keiichi Takasawa |
1948 |
Japan Travel Bureau |
| 20003.500.4093 |
Newspaper |
1988-1992 |
The Hawaii Herald |
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| 20003.500.4098 |
Newspaper |
1996-1999 |
asian focus |
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| 2001.015.055 |
Album |
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Peking Photographs China Feb. 1931 |
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| 2001.015.056 |
Book |
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Snapshots of China |
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1931 |
The Sentinel |
| 2001.020.002 |
Book |
Chinese language Two volume edition of general outline of herbal medicine. |
Ben Ts'ao Kang Mu |
Li Shih Chen |
1916 |
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| 2001.021.022 |
Book |
Two volume work of herbal recipes and food recipes for good health, advice for problems, taking care of animals and plants. |
1000 Secret Recipes for Daily Use |
Tang Jin Yu |
1920 ? |
Tai Dong Book Store |
| 2001.021.023 |
Book |
A love story about the scholar Han Jian lu's brother and a young lady - Tangying. . The title is based on the Chinese analogy of Mandarin ducks who mate for life. |
Yuan Hu Chow |
Li Dingqi |
1930 ? |
Guohua Bookstore |
| 2001.021.028 |
Notebook |
Notebook with handwritten entries.
Notes on financial dealings:
"Ya-san borrowed 575 Yuan - he will be back in June 15th 1897"
"Huang Ju borrowed 500 Yuan - he will be back here in November 20th 1897"
"The ship will arrive here in December 5th , it left October 23.
"Three persons coming."
January 4th 1902
Jin Feng borrowed 97 Yuan
Pay to Gui Liang a bill 20 Yuan.
Uncle Beiying borrowed 5 Yuan; 7 Yuan; 40 Yuan.
July 24th Borrowed 10 Yuan
March 2nd, 1902 Pay us back 74.90
May 5th
I am Commissioned to buy things.
Borrowed 1.8 Yuan; .4 Yuan, 1.75 Yuan, 3.85 Yuan, total 3.85 Yuan.
Zhai Tian
September 1936 pay us ack 5 Yuan
Borrowed 80 Yuan
Liu Weiyu
Borrowed 2 Yuan
Jin Feng
Borrowed 20 Yuan
Chuan Zhuo
Borrowed 20 Yuan
Payback 2 Yuan,
Payack 2 Yuan. |
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1897 ? |
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| 2001.026 |
Book |
Photographs of members of the families of the area Japanese American Citizens League.
In Japanese with some English |
Photographs of Washington State JACL members |
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1938 |
Tacoma Japanese Weekly |
| 2001.036.001 |
Book |
Highlights of 50 years of the Young China Morning NewsPaper |
50th Anniversary 1910 - 1960 Young China Morning Paper |
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1960 |
Young China Morning Paper |
| 2001.036.002 |
Book |
Book about Bruce Lee by Jesse Glover his first student in the US. |
Bruce Lee |
Jesse Glover |
1976 |
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| 2001.036.003 |
Book |
Techniques of martial arts as told by Jesse Glover |
Bruce Lee's Non-Classical Gung Fu |
Jesse Glover |
1978 |
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| 2001.046.005.001 |
Book |
How to book of Chinese landscape painting. Four string-bound volumes. Gives advice on style, technique, etc. for painting rocks, buildings, scenery, people, boats. |
Jiezi Yuan hua zhuan chuji
Series on Painting Mustard Seed Garden, first volume |
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1884 |
Zhang Fu Ji book store |
| 2001.046.005.002 |
Book |
Chinese painting text book
Lessons on painting flowers and plants close-up.
Four string-bound volumes. |
Jiezi Yuan hua zhuan er ji
Series on Painting Mustard Seed Garden, Volume Two |
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1885 |
Zhang Fu Ji Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.003 |
Book |
Chinese painting textbook on how to paint flower, plants, insects, and animals.
One string-bound volume. |
Jie Zi Yuan hua zhuan san ji
Series on Painting Mustard Seed Garden, Volume Three |
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1886 |
Zhang Fu JI book store |
| 2001.046.005.004 |
Book |
The lyrics of a ballad. It tells the story of a woman who goes to a temple with an image of Zhang Fei, kowtows and asks for blessing. |
Jin Shan Po Bai Zhang Wang
A Woman of Gold Mountain (San Francisco) prays to King Zhang |
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1926 |
Yue Kim |
| 2001.046.005.005 |
Book |
Ballad about the traditions of marriage, "Containing jokes about (a woman) being sent to the bridal chamber." Two copies. |
San Gu Mian Men, quan ben
Third Daughter Faces the Door, (the entire story) |
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1900s |
Dan Zhu Tang |
| 2001.046.005.006 |
Book |
The books are a ballad about the traditions of marriage. |
Liu Gu hui men xin facai, quan ben
Sixth Girl Returns to the Door and becomes rich anew, (the entire story) |
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1900s |
Dan Zhu Tang |
| 2001.046.005.007 |
Book |
Novella with dramatic and adventure aspects--young couple gets married, they both die. The fan presumably falls into someone else's hands and various incidents ensue. |
Yu Kui Bao Shan
Yu Kui's Precious Fan |
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| 2001.046.005.008 |
Book |
Two of four volumes. It is a tale of a person who meets a deity, and gains supernatural powers with which they help the people. It was published in Guangzhou (Canton) and uses some characters unique to Cantonese. Rhyming verse. |
Da Han qishu: San he bao jian, quan ben
Strange stories of a great hero: The precious triple sword, (the entire story) |
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1937 |
Dan Zhu Tang book store |
| 2001.046.005.009 |
Book |
Story about a magical sword, 14 volumes. |
Er xu San He Mingzhu baojian, quan ben
The Second Installment of the Bright Pearl Triple Sword, (the entire story) |
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| 2001.046.005.010 |
Book |
The story is a standard of Chinese literature:
A good family suffers unjustly. the children are dispersed, and adopted by other families, the study hard and do well in the examinations and are reunited, the injustice is ammended by the Emperor and the family rehabilitated. |
Ao Sui Ling Zhi, quan ben
Breaking the Lingzhi Mushrooms, (the entire story) |
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1937 (?) |
Dan Zho Tang |
| 2001.046.005.011 |
Book |
two editions of the same story
A: is published by Dan Zhu Tang book store in Guangzhou before 1937.
B: is published by Yin Wen Tang book store in 1912.
The story is a standard of Chinese literature:
A good family suffers unjustly. the children are dispersed, and adopted by other families, the study hard and do well in the examinations and are reunited, the injustice is ammended by the Emperor and the family rehabilitated. |
Jie xiao tu wei ji, yin jiao quan
?
Hua deng ji
Story of the flowered lantern. |
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| 2001.046.005.012 |
Book |
Guo Huai the evil eunuch is brought to justice by the honest official Bao Gong during the Song Dynasty |
Bao Gong Shen Guo Huai
Bao Gong questions Guo Huai |
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| 2001.046.005.013 |
Book |
Chinese operetta lyrics based on the famous novel Hong Lou Meng or Dream of the Red Chamber, about the wealthy and politically-connected Jia family as it gradually decays. Three volumes. |
Hong Lou Meng |
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| 2001.046.005.014 |
Book |
Vol 1, 3, 4 of Chinese Operetta
This is the story of the female general Fan Li Hua. and her love affair with her rival general Xue Ding San. |
Er Qi Li Hua
Twice-abandoned Li Hua? |
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1937 |
Yi Wen Tong book store |
| 2001.046.005.015 |
Book |
Operetta lyrics. Three volumes.
This is the story of a young scholar who becomes the number 1 scholar at the final Imperial examinations, marries a princess and becomes a minister. He suffers much treachery but comes out victorious in the end. |
Bi Yu Dai
Green Jade Belt |
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1937 (?) |
Yi Wen Tang Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.016 |
Book |
Chinese operetta lyrics vol 2,3, 4
This is the story of a pair of young lovers who plan to marry until the man's father is murdered by Imperial treachery. He is finally absloved and they live happily ever after. |
Rui Ying Ping
The Auspicious Screen |
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1937 |
Yi Wen Tang book store |
| 2001.046.005.017 |
Book |
Ballad or song lyrics in four volumes.
It is the story a family with three children. the mother dies and the father remarries a woman who is the epitome of the evil step mother. The children eventually leave and find good fortune. |
Chao Shang Ying Ge
Song of the Soaring Oriole |
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1937 (?) |
Dan Gui Tang book store |
| 2001.046.005.018 |
Book |
four volumes, only two with covers. |
Hou xu: Xin Jin Ye Ju Ji
Continued: New Story of the Chrysanthemum with Golden Leaves |
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| 2001.046.005.019 |
Book |
Third volume of this ballad script of a Cantonese opera in which a woman is unjustly forced to become a prostitute, falls in love with a scholar, dies and is reincarnated ans avenges her wrongs and marries the scholar. |
Zai Shi Cong Liang, Yin Hun Xue Hen
In another life, the prositute gets married; a dark spirit gets its revenge |
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| 2001.046.005.020 |
Book |
How to tell someone's fortune using their appearence. |
Jian Mao Bian Se
The Countenance in the Mirror Changes |
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Yi Wen Tang Bookstore |
| 2001.046.005.021 |
Book |
Vol 2. Romance story of gifted scholar and beautiful woman. Ballad lyrics |
Di Ba Caizi huajian
The Eighth Gifted Scholar's Flowery Letters |
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Yi Wen Tang Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.022 |
Book |
An old woman sings about loneliness. |
Lao Nu Fan Jia
The Old Woman Gets Remarried |
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Wu Gui Tang Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.023 |
Book |
A young widow grieves for her husband. |
Qing Lan Fu Jian
Green Orchid among the Grasses |
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| 2001.046.005.024 |
Book |
Incomplete - only four pages - the prime ministers daughter must choose her husband by tossing a ball of silk - the one it hits is the man. |
Xi Peng Da Zhang
Xi Peng Claps |
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Bi Jing Chang book store |
| 2001.046.005.025 |
Book |
The future husband of a woman engaged dies and she vows to marry no other against the wishes of her family (but thus demonstrating her virtue by remaining faithful to her deceased fiance). She goes to live with her fiances family and during a famine begs for food for her 'mother-in-law' and is rewarded by a sympathetic god.
Alternative title: jie nv shou qing: A Chaste Woman Guards Her Purity |
Qi Mi Yangjia, Po Xianyan Bao
Begging for Rice to Feed the Family, a Woman is Rewarded for the Suffering She Has Endured |
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Yi Wen Tang Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.026 |
Book |
Part of the romance story of Liang San Boa nd Zhu Ying Tai. Liangs goes to visit Zhu but has to have his houseboy Shi Jiu to ask the way. |
Shi Jiu Wen Lu
Shi Jiu Asks the Way |
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Yi Wen Tang Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.027 |
Book |
The career of a spendthrift. Ballad script: Claims to be a "New Dragon Boat Song!" |
Gui Ma Yuan Shen Cai
Rotten Ma was Once Very Talented |
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Bi Jing Tang book Store |
| 2001.046.005.028 |
Book |
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Bi Rong Zhai Jian
Blue-Faced Ceremonial Eunuch? |
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Yi Wen Tang Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.029 |
Book |
A young lady misses her suitor and longs for him every hour of the day. |
Shi Er Shichen
Twenty-four Hours |
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De Wan Tang Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.030 |
Book |
Xue Gang was the grandson of Xue Ren Gui a famous general in the early Tang Dynasty
Xue Gang is arrested for drunkeness and assault. He gets angry and destroys the Imperial Ancestral Temple and escapes. He marries Ji Luan Ying. The Emperor was killed in the temple and Wu Ze Tian takes the throne and Xue Gang is free of charges. |
Xue gang Da Lan Tai Miao; Ji Luanying Zhao Qin
Xue Gang destroys the Imperial Ancestral Temple; Ji Luanying seeks a husband |
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| 2001.046.005.031 |
Book |
A young woman dreams of having a skill to help her through life. She worked at a factory learning the trade but is laid off. All she could do was sigh. |
__ si nv zi tan
Sighs of a woman silkmaker |
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1900 |
Yi Wen Tang Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.032 |
Book |
Cantonese operetta about a young scholar named Zhao Hua Long. He was poor and lived with his cousins. One day the saw the body of a beautiful woman in a canal and he takes it home and sings the mourning song to her and waved the cattail leaf fan. |
Pan Long Bao Shan
The Precious Fan from Panlong |
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Dan Gui Tang Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.033 |
Book |
3rd volume of opera script. In this part "Mu Lian Jiu Mu" Mu Lian was a monk and sacrificed himself to save his mother from punishment. |
Luo Bu Tiao Jing
?? |
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Dan Zhu Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.034 |
Book |
Famous Guangdong Opera Scripts |
Yue dong ming you qu ben
Famous Guangdong Opera Scripts |
Qiu He Qin |
1924 |
Da Xin book Store |
| 2001.046.005.037 |
Book |
Black and white photographs of West Lake in Hangzhou, China. (West Lake is one of China's major scenic tourist attractions, even in modern times.) |
Xi hu feng jing
Views of West Lake Vol 1 |
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1917 |
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| 2001.046.005.038 |
Book |
Cantonese opera story lyrics. First two songs are illustrated.
Illustrations, book one: a guest's path leads to autumn resentment (ke tu qiu hen); in the evening, mourning autumn delights (ye diao qiu xi)
Illustrations, book two: spring comes to an end (chun yi mu); traveling through white clouds (you bai yun) |
Hui tu zhen hao chang
Illustrated lyrics for singing |
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| 2001.046.005.039 |
Book |
Novel about the founding of the Southern Song Dynasty. Five volumes; 2 copies of volume number 2. |
(Xiu xiang) Nan Song Fei Long Zhuan
(Exquisitely Illustrated) Story of the Flying Dragons of the Southern Song |
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Jin Zhang Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.040 |
Book |
American detective story translated into Chinese |
Jiao tu ku
Lairs of the Crafty Rabbit |
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1923 |
Commercial Press Ltd. |
| 2001.046.005.041 |
Book |
Chinese character dictionary with entries grouped by pronunciation (probably for purpose of telling apart characters with same/similar pronunciation, given the title). |
Tong yin zi hui
Homophone dictionary |
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Qiam Lin Library |
| 2001.046.005.042 |
Book |
Chinese character dictionary with entries grouped by pronunciation. Doesn't provide full definitions, just gives examples of usage. |
Tong yin zi hui
Homophone dictionary |
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| 2001.046.005.043 |
Book |
Dictionary of Chinese characters with entries grouped by pronunciation. Doesn't provide full definitions, just gives examples of usage. |
Tong yin zi hui
Homophone dictionary |
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| 2001.046.005.044 |
Book |
Chinese character dictionary with entries grouped by pronunciation. Top margin also provides examples of characters in seal script. |
Kao zheng tong yin zi hui
Verified homophone dictionary |
Jiang Xue Hai |
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Guang yi book store |
| 2001.046.005.045 |
Book |
Atlas of China. Contains color maps of China as whole, maps of rivers and maps of provinces/cities (including province of Xikang, which no longer exists). Also contains wrtite-ups on local geography, commerce, place-name etymology, etc. Also contains large fold-out sheets at back detailing China's mountain ranges, its entire river tributary system, rail system, ports, and foreign legal and territorial claims within China. 1926. |
Zui xin Zhong hua xing shi yi lan tu
Newest Atlas of the Topography of China |
Hong Mao Xi |
1926 |
Da Dong Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.047 |
Book |
Beginner's text book where every sentence begins with a three character title demonstrating an ideal. After each is an explanation. |
San zi jing bei yao
Three-character Classics, a primer |
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| 2001.046.005.048 |
Book |
Text book teaching social rules and emphasizing hard work
Every entry incudes a brief explanation of three- or four-character mottos, emphasizing positive values. |
San Yuan Ju Jie
Explaining the sentences of Successful Provincial Exam Candidates |
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Chen Xiang Ji Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.049 |
Book |
In the beginning of the Republic of China the whole country was filled with exultation. Liang Hu Chen is an example of this pride. Possibly a children's book, printed in huge typeface, repetition of "the youth of the nation." Begins with references to western revolutionaries: Napoleon, Washington, and Mme. Roland. |
Ge ming song
Ode to the Revolution |
Liang Hu Chen |
1912 |
Ju Xian Tang Bookstore |
| 2001.046.005.050 |
Book |
Chinese dictionary, organized by radical. |
Xue sheng zi dian
Student's Dictionary |
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1916 |
Commercial Press Ltd. |
| 2001.046.005.051 |
Book |
Primer on the meritorious acts of emperor Wen, recounted in the first person. |
Wen Di yin zhi jing wen
Classic of Wen Di's (Cultured Emperor's) Secret Good Deeds |
Wen Di |
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| 2001.046.005.052 |
Book |
One of three in the WLAN collection dealing with numbers to use for accounting or gambling or fortune telling. Promises to provide the reader with a path to wealth. |
Tang Fan Piao Tu Zhi Zhang
An Illustrated Guide to Tang and Fan Tickets |
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1920 |
Zhi Hua Xua Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.053 |
Book |
Ancient Poems selected for children. Emphasis seems to be on Tang-era poets (Li Bo, Wang Wei, Du Fu, Meng Haoran, Bo Juyi and others), with some earlier poems included. |
Er tong gu shi xuan yue
Selected Readings in Ancient Poetry for Children |
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1982 |
Xin Hua Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.054 |
Book |
Forty nine stories of awards for right acts and punishment for bad acts. Stories are unattributed. |
Xi hu min jian gu shi
Folk Stories from West Lake |
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1978 |
Xin Hua Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.055 |
Book |
There are three stories in this book: "Love and Death"; "Memoir of an Orphan"; and "Working on spec" |
Ai yu zui
Love and Crime |
Gao Yun Chi |
1930 |
Nan Xing Bookstore |
| 2001.046.005.056 |
Book |
How to make caluculations with the abacus, with simple illustrations. |
Jian ming zhu suan
Clear and simple guide to using an abacus |
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| 2001.046.005.057 |
Book |
Black and white illustrations of Chinese architectural embellishments: window frames, decorative panels, etc. |
Zhongguo jianzhu zhuangjie tu'an
Designs of Achitectural Decoration of China |
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Nan Shan Book Store |
| 2001.046.005.058 |
Book |
Martial arts story of Ying Niang who takes up her father's cause and uses subterfuge to sneak into the palace and assasinate the emperor in Qing dynasty China. |
Ying Niang fu chou ji
Annals of Ying Niang's Revenge |
Duo Fu Zhu Ren |
1912 |
JIn Xia Ge Zhu |
| 2001.046.005.059 |
Book |
The story of the gifted painter Wen Zhengming and his marriage to three beautiful young ladies. (Is possibly a historical fiction about great Ming dynasty painter Wen Zhengming, who was known as one of the four great talents of his age.) |
Wen Zhengmin yan yi (xia ce)
The Tale of Wen Zhengming (vol. 2) |
Ling Yan Giao Zi, ed. |
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JIng Shi library |
| 2001.046.005.060 |
Book |
In the Ming Dynasty at the period of Zheng De, there were four famous gifted young scholars in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The most famous was Tang Bai Hu. He was gifted in calligraphy and painting. He married Qiu Xiang whom he had met in a temple. She smiled at his attentions three times. (Title is a pun on San Guo Yan Yi, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the most famous novels of Chinese literature. Subtitle inside: San xiao yin yuan: Three smiles, destined for marriage.) |
San xiao yan yi
The Tale of Three Smiles |
Wang Lang |
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JIn Xiu Ge Zhu |
| 2001.046.005.061 |
Book |
The story of the concubine Yang Guifei, the beautiful lover of the Tang emperor Xuanzong. One of the great romantic tragedies in Chinese literature. During the An Lushan Rebellion, the besotted emperor flees with Yang; but his guards dislike her and the influence she holds over the emperor, and refuse to carry her to safety. They insist that she be executed en route. |
Gui fei yan yi
Romance of Concubine Yang Guifei |
Jing Zhi |
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JIng Zhi Library |
| 2001.046.005.062 |
Book |
Very famous story and play about a woman who is secretly a white snake spirit in a woman's body. |
Bai She Zhuan (qian hou ji)
Story of the White Snake (parts one and two) |
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Chen Xian Jing Bookstore |
| 2001.046.005.063 |
Book |
Collection of classic maxims in eight chapters, instructing the reader on how to: be fair minded; cultivate one's moral character; study well; have a happy family; work well; get along with other people; be engaged in political affairs; manage state affairs. Contains explanatory notes on each maxim. |
Gu jin ge yan da quan
Big Collection of Modern and Ancient Maxims |
Lu Jing Yi |
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Men Yuan Bookstore |
| 2001.046.005.064 |
Book |
Originally published in 1763, this is a collection of 300 Tang Dynasty poems, encompassing works by some of the most celebrated poets of the era. Various styles are represented. This collection is still a staple for students studying Tang poetry. |
Tang Shi San Bai Shou
300 Tang Dynasty Poems |
Hong Tang Tui Shi, ed. |
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Commercial Press |
| 2001.046.005.065 |
Book |
Su Dongpo (also known as Su Shi) (1037 - 1101) was a Song Dynasty poet known for his calligraphy and his poetry in the style of "Ci" and "Ge" and "Fu". The poems included here of of the genre "fu," which is a lengthy, expository prose. Fu often shows off the writer's ability to capture a sublime scene in great verbal detail (as well as shows off the writer's vocabulary.) Characters are in negative-space calligraphy rather than woodblock printed; were perhaps copied from a stele engraving rubbing or something similar? |
Dongting Chun Se Fu (A Fu on Spring Colors at Dongting Lake)
Zhongshan Song Lao Fu (A Fu on Evergreen Wine at Zhongshan) |
Su Dong Po (Su Shi) |
1915 |
Commercial Press |
| 2001.046.005.066 |
Book |
Originally published in 1181
Critique of calligraphy divided into three categories. |
The Standard Script Analyzied by Sheng xi ming collected by Wang Yun wu |
Sheng xi ming |
1935 |
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| 2001.046.005.067 |
Book |
Ling Tai is an ancient library in China. |
Remnant Sources of the Ling Tai Story |
Cheng Shi ju (Cheng She-jen) |
1934 |
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