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Birch, Cyril (1925- ), 2002-2003, 2005, 2009

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 4
Identifier: 0011_PER_DHawkes_Series_3_Folder_4

Consists of correspondence between Cyril Birch, David Hawkes, and Rachel and John Minford. Arranged chronologically.

-Letter from Cyril Birch to John Minford. 2.12.02. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On agreeing to write something for the birthday book for David Hawkes (Note 2)

-Letter from Cyril Birch to John Minford. 5.14.02. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. About an essay for the birthday book for David Hawkes (Note 2)

-Greeting card from Cyril Birch to Rachel Minford. 11.25.02. 1 folded card : color ; 24 x 17 cm folded to 12 x 17 cm. Signed. On editing the essay for the birthday book for David Hawkes (Note 2)

-Fax from Rachel and John Minford to Cyril Birch. February 18, 2003. 1 sheet. Printout, signed. On requesting a short biographical note for the birthday book for David Hawkes

-Curriculum vitae : Cyril Birch. 2003? 2 sheets. Printout, signed. With handwritten note from Cyril Birch to John Minford. For the birthday book for David Hawkes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-We are survivors (for those born before 1940 ...). 1 sheet. Photocopy. With handwritten note and signature by Cyril Birch, dated 2.24.05 (Note 2)

-Letter from Cyril Birch to David Hawkes. March 18, 05. 1 sheet. Printout, signed. On discussing the two books by David Hawkes: Liu Yi and the dragon princess, and, Letters from a godless grandfather (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Greeting card from Cyril Birch to David Hawkes. April 16, 09. 1 folded card : color ; 24 x 17 cm folded to 12 x 17 cm. Holograph. Signed. On Li Ji's sources, being lazy to travel much, and reading Stephen Greenblatt's Will in the World (Note 2)

Dates

  • 2002-2003, 2005, 2009

Language of Materials

English.

Conditions Governing Access

Accessibility level = 2 (Only available on the online archive)

Conditions Governing Use

Note 1: Contains personal data or sensitive information; access restricted
Note 2: Copyright restrictions may apply

Extent

8 item(s)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the CUHK Library Archival Collections Repository

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