Register of the Joshua B. Powers collection

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1 No online items Finding aid prepared by Paul Karpuk, revised by Hoover Institution Archives Staff Hoover Institution Archives 434 Galvez Mall Stanford University Stanford, CA, (650) ,

2 Title: Joshua B. Powers Date (inclusive): Collection Number: Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Archives Language of Material: English Physical Description: 7 manuscript boxes, 3 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder(4.8 linear feet) Abstract: Correspondence, telegrams, biographies, articles, pamphlets, clippings, writings, photographs, maps, scrapbooks, and memorabilia relating to Homer Lea, military adviser to Sun Yat-sen and author of The Valor of Ignorance, and to the revolutionary movement in China, circa Includes writings and correspondence of Homer Lea, Ethel Lea, and Joshua B. Powers. Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives Creator: Powers, Joshua B. Creator: Lea, Ethel Access Collection is open for research. The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Joshua B. Powers, [Box no.], Hoover Institution Archives. Acquisition Information Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in Accruals Materials may have been added to the since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find the in Stanford University's online catalog at Materials have been added to the if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number of boxes listed in this finding aid August 25 Born, Owensboro, Kentucky Student, University of Texas Representative, <title render="italic">la Prensa</title>, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and other 1876 November 17 publications, New York City Manager, United Press Association, Buenos Aires; chairman of Joshua B. Powers, Inc.; representative of newspapers in foreign countries Recipient, U.S. Cabot award, Columbia University; Commendator Order of Bernardo O'Higgins (Chile); Official Ordem Cruzeiro Do Sul (Brazil); gold medal, Pan American Society Author, <emph render="italic">argentina's New Freedom</emph> Born, Denver, Colorado Student, Occidental College, Los Angeles Student, Stanford University Lieutenant-General, Imperial Reform Army, China, under Kang Yu Wei, Grand President, Chinese Empire Reform Association 1900 Undertook relief of Kwang Hsu, Emperor of China Organized Chinese military schools in U.S. and Chinese Imperial Army (C.I.A.) 1908 Author, The Vermillion Pencil 1909 Author, The Valor of Ignorance Military adviser to Sun Yat-Sen 1912 Author, The Day of the Saxon

3 1912 Died Scope and Content of Collection Correspondence, telegrams, biographies, articles, pamphlets, clippings, writings, photographs, maps, scrapbooks, and memorabilia relating to Homer Lea, military adviser to Sun Yat-sen and author of The Valor of Ignorance, and to the revolutionary movement in China, circa Includes writings and correspondence of Homer Lea, Ethel Lea, and Joshua B. Powers. Arrangement Statement The is organized into six series: Correspondence of Homer Lea and Ethel Lea (Mrs. Homer Lea), Correspondence of Joshua B. Powers and Albert H. Powers, Collected Writings of Homer Lea, Collected Writings of Joshua B. Powers, Subject File, Miscellany, and Photographs. Subjects and Indexing Terms Lea, Homer, Sun, Yat-sen, Americans--China. China--History--20th century. China--History--Revolution, Great Britain--Defenses. United States--Defenses. Correspondence of Homer Lea and Ethel Lea (Mrs. Homer Lea), Arrangement note Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent. Box/Folder 1 : 1 General Box/Folder 1 : 2 Unidentified, Box/Folder 1 : 3 Addis, G. S., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 4 Aishi, K., 1901 Box/Folder 1 : 5 Armstrong, General E., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 6 Arthur, Sir Richard, 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 7 Belford, Robert J., Box/Folder 1 : 8 Beresford, Sir Charles, 1912 Box/Folder 1 : 9 Bryant, Agnes, Box/Folder 1 : 10 Burton, General G. H., Box/Folder 1 : 11 Cantlie, Mabel Barclay, (?) Box/Folder 1 : 12 Chaffee, General Adna R., Box/Folder 1 : 13 Chen, W. C., 1913 Box/Folder 1 : 14 Chockman, Jue, 1912 Box/Folder 1 : 15 Croxton, Major R. C., 1910 Box/Folder 1 : 16 Dawson, Sir Arthur Trevor, 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 17 Deitrick, James, 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 18 Dildman, Helene, 1913 Box/Folder 1 : 19 Duneka, F. A., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 20 Everett, H. H., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 21 First National Bank of Los Angeles, 1912 Box/Folder 1 : 22 Gibbs, Major George W., Box/Folder 1 : 23 Green, A. A., 1912 Box/Folder 1 : 24 Grenfeld, E. C., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 25 Haig, Colonel H., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 26 Hamilton, Sir Ian, 1910 Box/Folder 1 : 27 Hergesheimer, Joseph, 1920 Box/Folder 1 : 28 Herriman, George, 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 29 Hsueh, S. Y., 1903 Box/Folder 1 : 30 Hwang Hsing,

4 Correspondence of Homer Lea and Ethel Lea (Mrs. Homer Lea), Box/Folder 1 : 31 Ike, Koki H., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 32 Imperial Maritime League, 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 33 Jamison, C. S., 1913 Box/Folder 1 : 34 Jarrett, Russell, 1913 Box/Folder 1 : 35 Jordan, David Starr, Box/Folder 1 : 36 Joy, Florence J. M., 1913 Box/Folder 1 : 37 Kang Yu Wei, 1904 Box/Folder 1 : 38 Kennedy, J. Russell, Box/Folder 1 : 39 Kirtland, Capt. Harry B., 1912 Box/Folder 1 : 40 Lam, T. F., 1913 Box/Folder 1 : 41 Lea, Tom, 1912 Box/Folder 1 : 42 Leighton, Sir Bryan, 1910 Box/Folder 1 : 43 Lett, Harry Hom, 1904 Box/Folder 1 : 44 Leung Kwok, 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 45 The Lone Hand (periodical), 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 46 Long, Chaille, Box/Folder 1 : 47 Lynne, E. O., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 48 McCormick, Frederick, Box/Folder 1 : 49 McIlvaine, Clarence W., Box/Folder 1 : 50 Mande, Colonel F. N., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 51 Maxim, Hudson, Box/Folder 1 : 52 Newcome, W. A., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 53 Newmark, Marco, 1903 Box/Folder 1 : 54 Ng Toy Kee, Dr., 1912 Box/Folder 1 : 55 Otis, H. G., 1909 Box/Folder 1 : 56 Overton, K. Z., undated Box/Folder 1 : 57 Phillips, John S., 1912 Box/Folder 1 : 58 Rhein, Lt. W. W., 1905 Box/Folder 1 : 59 Roberts, Field Marshal Lord Earl, Box/Folder 1 : 60 Root, Senator Elihu, 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 61 Shartle, Captain Samuel G., 1911 Box/Folder 1 : 62 Shelton, Major George H., 1910 Box/Folder 1 : 63 Shield, Dr., undated Box/Folder 1 : 64 Sinclair, Sir J. G.Tollemache, Box/Folder 1 : 65 Stanhope, Lord, Box/Folder 1 : 66 Story, J. S., 1909 Box/Folder 1 : 67 Sun Fo, Box/Folder 1 : Sun Yat Sen, Box/Folder 2 : 1 Swift, Major E. M., 1910 Box/Folder 2 : 2 Urbanek, Dr. M., Box/Folder 2 : 3 Tillson, Lt.-Col. John O., 1911 Box/Folder 2 : 4 Van Loan, C. E., 1911 Box/Folder 2 : 5 Wan, B. C., 1913 Box/Folder 2 : 6 Warren, J. G., Box/Folder 2 : 7 White, Ermal Lea, 1913 Box/Folder 2 : 8 Willett, Tom Gear, 1912 Box/Folder 2 : 9 Wood, General Leonard, 1912 Box/Folder 2 : 10 Woodruff, Lt.-Col. Charles B., 1910 Box/Folder 2 : 11 Wrugel, Charles (?), 1912 Box/Folder 2 : 12 York, Waldo M., 1903 Box/Folder 2 : 13 Yue Sen, 1912 Correspondence of Joshua B. Powers and Albert H. Powers, Arrangement note Arranged alphabetically by last name of correspondent. Box/Folder 2 : 14 Bemis, H. B., 1944 Box/Folder 2 : 15 Blackwelder, Justin,

5 Correspondence of Joshua B. Powers and Albert H. Powers, Box/Folder 2 : 16 Britten, Milton R., 1957 Box/Folder 2 : 17 Chapin, Frederic, Box/Folder 2 : 18 Dinegar, Capt. W. W., 1958 Box/Folder 2 : 19 Frey, Agnes L., 1956 Box/Folder 2 : 20 Frick, Constance, 1944 Box/Folder 2 : 21 Glick, Carl, Box/Folder 2 : 22 Hall, Josef W., 1925 Box/Folder 2 : 23 Harper & Brothers, 1957 Box/Folder 2 : 24 Hopper, Hedda, 1955 Box/Folder 2 : 25 Kates, Major Charles O., Box/Folder 2 : 26 Lea, Howard P., Box/Folder 2 : 27 Lesser, Julian, 1959 Box/Folder 2 : 28 Lewis, Boyd, Box/Folder 2 : 29 Newmark, Marco, 1937 Box/Folder 2 : 30 O'Banion, Capt. Ansel E., Box/Folder 2 : 31 Shenson, Walter, 1952 Box/Folder 2 : 32 Taylor, Betty (Mrs. Robert Taylor), Box/Folder 2 : 33 Wilheim, Robert J., Collected Writings of Homer Lea, Typewritten and handwritten drafts; carbon, mimeographed, and printed copies; outlines and notes; and correspondence, publishing contracts, book reviews, and royalty statements pertaining to books and articles, arranged alphabetically by title of manuscript. Box/Folder 2 : 34 Royalty statements and correspondence, Box/Folder 2 : 35 Untitled, undated Box/Folder 2 : 36 "Can China Fight?," The World Today, printed copy, 1907 The Day of the Saxon (1912) Box/Folder 2 : 37 Typewritten first draft Box/Folder 2 : 38 Typewritten second draft, with handwritten notes and corrections Box/Folder 2 : 39 Correspondence, Box/Folder 2 : 40 Publishing agreement Box/Folder 2 : 41 "The Defenses of China," two typewritten drafts, undated Box/Folder 2 : 42 "How Socialism Failed in China," Van Norden's Magazine, printed copy, 1908 Box/Folder 3 : 1 "The Legacy of Commodore Perry," North American Review, outline, printed copy, and correspondence, 1913 Box/Folder 3 : 2 "The Reawakening of China," outline and notes for unfinished book, 1906 Box/Folder 3 : 3 "The Red Dawn of the New China," typewritten first draft, mimeographed copy of second draft, 1907 Box/Folder 3 : 4 "A Romance of the Tombs," two typewritten drafts, undated The Valor of Ignorance (1909)

6 Collected Writings of Homer Lea, The Valor of Ignorance (1909) Box/Folder 3 : 5 Correspondence, Box/Folder 3 : 6 Publishing contract Box/Folder 3 : 7 Reviews Box/Folder 3 : 8 "The Vandal," typewritten draft of unfinished story, 1911 The Vermillion Pencil (1908) Box/Folder 3 : 9 Partial handwritten draft Box/Folder 3 : 10 Correspondence, Collected Writings of Joshua Powers, (?) Drafts, newspaper articles, outlines and notes. Box/Folder 3 : 11 Box/Folder 3 : 12 Box/Folder 3 : 13 Box/Folder 3 : 14 Untitled manuscript on life and works of Homer Lea, undated Biographical notes, typewritten draft, undated Newspaper articles on Homer Lea (extracts from manuscript), 1961 December Outline and typewritten draft on Homer Lea Subject File, Letters, articles, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, books, and printed matter, arranged alphabetically by subject. Box/Folder 3 : 15 Belford, Robert J., poems and letters, 1909 Box/Folder 3 : 16 China, general Box/Folder 3 : 17 China, Republic of, government proclamations, (?) Box/Folder 3 : 18 Chinese-American Educational Association, Articles of Agreement, 1905 Box/Folder 3 : 19 Chinese Exclusion Act, letter issued by Chinese Protective Association, Los Angeles, to U.S. Senators and Congressmen, 1912 Box/Folder 3 : 20 Chinese Imperial Army: Chinese military schools in the U.S.A. Box/Folder 3 : 21 Chinese Revolution of Box/Folder 3 : 22 Clowe, Clarence, State Capitalism in Ancient China, printed copy, 1911 Box/Folder 3 : 23 Defense of China and General Duvall's letter to President Theodore Roosevelt Box/Folder 3 : 24 Evans, I. H., "The Latest Republic," The Watchman, printed copy, 1912 Box/Folder 3 : 25 Hwang Hsing Box/Folder 3 : 26 Kang Yu Wei Lea, Homer Box/Folder 3 : 27 Articles Biographies Box/Folder 3 : 28 Newspaper clippings on Homer Lea's funeral in Taipei, 1969 Box/Folder 3 : 29 Carr, Harry, collected newspaper articles and interview transcripts, typewritten carbon copies, undated Box/Folder 4 : 1-5 Chapin, Frederic, unpublished biography, typewritten carbon copy, Box/Folder 4 : 6 Dinegar, Capt. W. W. and Major Avery E. Kolb, "The Bitter Tea of Homer Lea," typewritten draft, undated Box/Folder 4 : 7 Letters, Box/Folder 4 : 8 Medical report by Dr. M. Urbanek, 1912 April 6 Box/Folder 4 : 9 Liang Chi Chao Box/Folder 4 :

7 Subject File, Lea, Homer McIlvaine, Clarence W. Box/Folder 4 : 11 O'Banion, Capt. Ansel E., autobiographical statements, 1943 Box/Folder 4 : 12 Roberts, Field Marshal Lord Earl Box/Folder 4 : 13 Sun Yat-Sen, speeches and writings, articles, letters, Miscellany, Addresses, banknotes, calling cards, invitations, legal papers, maps, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, passport and scrapbooks, arranged as listed. Box/Folder 4 : 14 Addresses Box/Folder 4 : 15 Banknotes, drafts, etc. Box/Folder 4 : 16 Calling cards Box/Folder 4 : 17 Invitations Box/Folder 4 : 18 Legal papers Box/Folder 4 : 19 Maps Box/Folder 4 : 20 Membership cards Box/Folder 4 : 21 Memorabilia Box/Folder 4 : 22 Newspaper clippings Box/Folder 4 : 23 Passport Boxes 6-7, Map Scrapbooks, 2 volumes, case Box 8 Scrapbooks, 2 volumes, 1942 Photographs, circa photos, 7 duplicates, 24 negatives, 1 album, and 5 envelopes. Includes depictions of the Lea family, Chinese Imperial Army training, and China during the revolutionary period, as well as other images. Box/Envelope 5 : 9 photos of prominent Chinese intellectuals, such as Kan Yi Wei, Sun Yat-sen, Liang A Chi Chao, and Chu Cho-wen, plus 5 negatives, circa Box/Envelope 5 : 11 photos and 6 duplicates plus 4 negatives of Homer Lea; 1 photo of the Lea family; B 17 photos of friends and relatives, plus 1 duplicate, circa Box/Envelope 5 : 25 photos and 6 negatives depicting Chinese Imperial Army training in California, C circa Box/Envelope 7 : 1 photo of Sun Yat-sen, signed, 1911 June 10 md Box/Envelope 5 : E 6 photos and 14 negatives of China, general Box photos of China during the revolutionary period, Album ff Box photos depicting Chinese Imperial Army training in California, circa Album ff Box 10 6 photos of Hwang Hsing with Ethel Lea (Mrs. Homer Lea) Album ff

8 Photographs, circa Box/Envelope 7 : mg 8 prints depicting the ceremonial placement of ashes of Homer Lea and Ethel Bryant Lea in the military cemetery in Taipei, Taiwan, 1969 April