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Title Lucy Monroe Calhoun papers, 1909-1923

Date 1909-1923

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Summary Six letters by Lucy Monroe Calhoun and three by her husband, William J. Calhoun (U.S. Minister to China, 1909-1913), regarding their experiences in China during the last years of the Qing Dynasty, which includes a description of the December, 1922, wedding of Emperor Puyi. Another letter relates Monroe's visit to Le Mans, France, the American Red Cross embarkation camp at the end of World War I. Also, a newspaper clipping and a photograph of Emperor Puyi as a child.

Biographical/Historical Note Chicago writer and wife of United States Minister to China. Lucy Monroe Calhoun, sister of poet and editor Harriet Monroe, was born in 1865. Before her marriage to William J. Calhoun, she had been a freelance art critic for Chicago newspapers as well as national publications. When her husband served as U.S. minister to China, she became the social leader of the diplomatic community in Peking. After her husband's death, Lucy Calhoun served in the war effort in France in World War I. In the 1920s she returned to Peking, established her home in an ancient temple, collected art, and become an "institution" in the city. She remained in Peking until the Japanese occupation of the city in 1937.

Extent 0.1 linear feet (3 folders)

Format Correspondence, Manuscripts, Photographs

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Call Number Midwest MS 126

BibID 817922

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Manifest

Filename 998179228805867_mms_126_fl_01_01

Unique Identifier NL111OA4

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