B－A B, 1966-1968, 1970-1980, 1982, 1984-1992, undated
File — Box: 47, Folder: 11
Identifier: 0039_PER_Pian_Series_1_Subseries_47_Folder_11
－Letter from Rulan to Larry. “Oct 7”. Typescript (carbon copy) with handwritten notes. On adding statement to the paper of “Phonology of Mandarin Chinese”
－Letter from Warren Kirkendale to David Boyden. Nov. 29, 1969. Typescript (carbon copy). On clarifying the use of official citation (Note 2)
－照片 1 張：黑白；22 x 27 cm。"中國東亞學術研究計劃委員會六屆常會。中華民國四十九年九月二十四日" (Note 2)
－Chinese guests. Members of the Chinese delegation of the Joint Council on Sino-American cooperation in the Humanities and Social Sciences. “April 19 reception”. 2 sheets. Typescript (carbon copy) (Note 2)
－Letter from Ann Briegleb to Rulan Chao Pian. Nov. 12, 1970. 1 sheet. Typescript (photocopy), signed (Note 2). On inviting Pian to review two new recordings of Chinese music: 1) Anthology tape and Record Co. recording of China, Chinese instruments (edited with notes by Fredric Lieberman). 2) The Chinese opera recording on Lyrichord of the Fu Hsing Opera Academy in Taiwan (Note 2)
－Letter from John S. Barlow to R.C. Pian. March 31, 1967. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On thanking the replied letter dated March 29 (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Judy (Judith Becker). January 30, 1968. Typescript (carbon copy). On planning a talk on Chinese music
－Letter from John S. Barlow to R.C. Pian. February 27, 1967. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On the revised version of the translation work (Note 2)
－Letter from Iris to Judy (Judith Becker). March 5, 1968. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On scheduling the trip to Detroit and the talk on “Musical elements of the Peking opera”
－Letter from Judy to Iris. Feb. 13, 1968. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On the lecture on March 14th and some updates (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to David Burrows. 24 January 1967. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On confirming the date for the talk on “The function of rhythm in the Peking opera”
－Letter from David Burrows to Pian. 26 October 1966. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On a reader of a paper for New England Chapter meeting. Attached with a reply letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Burrows dated Oct 27, 1966 at the letter back (Note 2)
－Letter from David Burrows to Pian. 23 January 1967. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On discussing a joint spring meeting on 15 April (Note 2)
－Letter from Judy to Iris. Jan. 24, 1968. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On inviting Iris to give a lecture on Chinese music at the University of Michigan (Note 2)
－Card from Judy to Iris. April; 17, 1968. 1 sheet. Holograph. On recent updates (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Charles Boiles. Sept. 21, 1971. Typescript (carbon copy). On the late progress of the review work of Hsi K’ang for the Journal of coming issue
－Letter from Charles Boiles to Rulan Chao Pian. August 23, 1971. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On enquiring the progress of the review work of Hsi K’ang and his political essay on the lute (Note 2)
－Of Buckley and art. R. Michael Zilberstein. Globe. Mar. 16 ’72. Newspaper clipping (photocopy) from Don (Note 2)
－Letter from Gene Anderson to Rulan. April 28. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On thanking the reprints about the autobiography of the drum singer (Note 2)
－Letter from Gene Anderson to Rulan. April 3. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On the description of the religion of the Boat people of Castle Peak Bay in the rural New Territories of Hong Kong (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Gene Anderson. April 7, 1972. Typescript, signed (carbon copy) with handwritten notes. On enclosing some reviewed works and thanks for the information on rituals and related subjects
－Letter from Garrett to Pian. February 23. 3 sheets. Holograph. On raising some problems of recent translation work. Attached with the article (pages 14-24) (Note 1) (Note 2)
－Chinese C class roster. 1972. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
－Letter from R. Austerlitz. 1 sheet. Holograph. Thank you notes (Note 2)
－Memo from Ann Briegleb to Rulan Chao Pian. Apr 5 1973. Typescript, signed (Note 2). On inviting to review 2 pieces of works on ethnomusicology, include:
1) China : Shantung folk music and traditional instrumental pieces. Performed by the Lu-sheng ensemble and recorded during their U.S.A. tour in 1972 (Note 2)
2) Chinese opera; “the reunion” a Peking opera. Performed by Lisa Lu and K.S. Chen (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to James R. Brandon. Aug 25, 1973. Typescript (carbon copy). On requesting to use the Wayang Kulit as an example of a narrative form, seeking suggestions for further useful text on the related subjects, and enquiring the full recordings of kanjincho
－Letter from Ethel Schroeder to Rualn Chao Pian. October 2, 1973. Typescript, signed. On distributing free books for promoting international friendship and understanding. With duplicate copy (photocopy) (Note 2)
－Oral history at the Bancroft Library. Typescript (photocopy). Introductory leaflet (Note 2)
－Letter from John S. Barlow to Pian. February 4, 1974. Typescript (photocopy), signed (Note 2)
－Invoice from American Society for Eastern Arts to Rulan Pian. 1/29/74. Typescript with handwritten notes from RCP to Pat. On Purchase of film: God with a green face (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Pat McFadden. March 7, 1974. Typescript (carbon copy) with handwritten notes at the letter back. On the orders and payments of the films (The dance in India by Enakshi Bhavnani ; God with a green face)
－Letter from Marcia M. Butler to Pian. April 15, 1974. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On publishing the article of Han Tomb (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Marcia M. Butler. April 22, 1974. Typescript (photocopy). On thanking for the records and the article of Han Tomb
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Henry Rosovsky. June 7, 1975. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On accepting to serve as Chairman of committee to prepare a minute on the life and services of the late John L. Bishop
－Letter from Henry Rosovsky to Pian. May 27, 1975. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On inviting to be the Chairperson of a committee to prepare a minute on the life and services of the late John Lyman Bishop (Note 2)
－Letter from James Brandon to Pian. August 31, 1973. On replying the enquiring about the full recordings of kanjincho and others of Wajang kulit (Note 2)
－Letter from John S. Barlow to R.C. Pian. August 22, 1974. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On congratulations (Note 2)
－Airbill from Airborne Freight Corporation to Rulan Chao Pian. “Date recd. 8/1”. Typescript (carbon copy) with handwritten data. “Airbill number: JFK2953971” (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Faubion Bowers. August 15, 1975. Typescript (carbon copy). On well received the package of films and recent updates (Note 1)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Pedro F. Abella. Sept 17, 1973. Typescript with handwritten corrections and notes. On replying the letter dated Sept 4 about the invitation to the roundtable on Music Research in Southeast Asia
－Letter from Pedro F. Abella to Rulan Chao Pian. 4 September 1973. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On roundtable on Music Research in Southeast Asia (Note 2)
－Mailgram from Mgmbsent Has to Rulan Chao Pian. 10/7/75. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten notes. On sending wrong sound tapes (Note 2)
－Message memo from Susheel Bibbs to RP. 3-1. On call back request (Note 2)
－Letter from Cheryl Susheel Bibbs to Eileen Southern. Feb. 11, 1976. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On inviting to serve on the Music Advisory Council of WGBH-Radio. With handwritten reply by RCP. Attached with a member list (Note 2)
－Memo from Don Shively to Robert Chapman, Edwin Cranston, Howard Hibbett, Rulan Pian, and John Ward. 4/26/76. Typescript (carbon copy). On announcing that James R. Brandon will give a talk on May 19 at common room, entitled: “Structuring a Kabuki Program: religion and aesthetics” (Note 2)
－Letter from Fredric Lieberman to Susan Bush. December 9, 1976. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On introducing her own interest topics (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Charles M. Atkinson. September 21, 1977. Typescript (carbon copy). On inviting to review Kaufmann’s book
－Letter from Charles M. Atkinson to Pian. 13 September 1977. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On inviting to review Walter Kaufmann’s work of “Musical references in the Chinese classics (Detroit, 1976)”. With a reply draft letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Atkinson (Note 2)
－Letter from Gerard Behague to Pian. November 23, 1977. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On editing of the volume of “Performance practice: ethnomusicological perspectives and inviting Pian to undertake some parts in Chinese music (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Gerard Behague. December 6, 1977. Typescript (carbon copy). On replying the letter dated November 23 and recommend Bell Yung to undertake the task
－Letter from Caroline M. Hebbron to Rulan Chao Pian. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On requesting to give a bibliography/discography of materials that would be valuable for The Australia Music Centre. With a handwritten reply letter from RCP (Note 2)
－A poem in English translation from 牧子，妙子 to 如蘭。29 Apr. 68. 1 sheet. Holograph. Attached with a handwritten Chinese poem entitled “三願詩” (Note 2)
－Letter from Susan Blader to Rulan Chao Pian. April 19, 1978. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On seeking comments on the recent study of oral literature (Note 2)
－Letter from Mark Hall Amitin to Rulan Chao Pian. May 23, 1980. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On the trip to the People’s Republic of China and recent updates (Note 2)
－白慕堂致卞教授信函。一九八０年二月八日。手稿1葉。關於申請語言教職及「明清樂」的問題。明信片 (Note 2)
－Resume of Thomas Carl Bartlett for a teaching post of Chinese or history. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 1) (Note 2)
－白玉蘭。《正中植物學辭典》。頁132-133 (Note 2)
－白玉蘭。《中國高等植物圖鑒》。頁792-793 (Note 2)
－1 sheet of holograph letter (carbon copy). July 29, 1979
－若美、正鵠致如蘭信函。五月八日。關於拜托購買Tissot 女裝，並請學鐄於五月抵京時帶回 (Note 2)
－Letter from Robert E. Brown to Rulan Chao Pian. February 9, 1982. Typescript (photocopy), signed With handwritten notes. On informing the special performing arts study program which the Center for World Music and San Diego State University will be sponsoring in Indonesia this coming summer (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Henry Rosovsky. March 18, 1977. On personal appraisal of F. John Adams (Note 1)
－The Indonesian cassette industry. An outline of the genres of Indonesian music and theater recorded on cassettes and marketed in various regions of Indonesia. Prepared by Philip Yampolsky. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten markings. Product catalog (Note 2)
－Letter from James Wright to Pian. January 12, 1984. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On inviting to serve as an external evaluator of Susan Blader’s scholarly attainments for the matter of promotion to the rank of Associate Professor in Dartmouth College (Note 2). Attachment includes:
1) Curriculum vitae of Susan Blader (Note 1) (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Valerie Samson. February 24, 1984. Typescript (photocopy). On discussing the graduate program in Harvard Music Department
－Letter from James Wright to Pian. March 26, 1984. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On thanking the work regarding the matter of Susan Blader (Note 2)
－Letter from John S. Barlow to Pian. 16 May, 1984. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On the Chinese reprint of the Russian-published Chinese-Russian dictionary. Attached with 2 pages of the dictionary. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
－漢俄詞典。上海外國語學院《漢俄詞典》編寫組編。北京：商務印書館，1977 (Note 2)
－華俄大辭典：共約7000詞。修正二版。俄語文摘雜誌社 (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Leonard Boasberg. Aug 31, 1984. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On thanking for the clipping
－Concerts here will showcase China’s “old-fashioned” music. By Leonard W. Boasberg. From: “Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News”. Aug. 15, 1984. With Photo of “Soloist Wang Tiechui who plays a traditional Chinese flute” and “Xu Zhengyin playing the pipa”. Newspaper clipping (Note 2)
－Letter from Iris to Nicholas C. Bodman. Sept 25, 1984. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On the field work materials of Canton area. With duplicate copy (photocopy) (Note 1)
－An empty envelope address to Rulan Chao Pian. With return address, postal stamp and date chop on 15 Sept. 1984 (Note 1)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Office of the Dean (Faculty of Arts and Sciences). March 15, 1984. Typescript (carbon copy). Recommendation letter for Susan Blader (Note 1)
－Application for ACLS (American Council of Learned Societies) travel grant. Attachments include:
1) Instructions to applicants. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
2) Application form of Pian, Rulan Chao. 2 sheets. Typescript, singed on Oct 24, 1984 with handwritten information (photocopy) (Note 2)
3) Brief outline of lecture. By Rulan Chao Pian. Typescript (photocopy). With duplicate copy (Note 2)
4) Pian bibliography. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
－Travel grant program. American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). “Revised July 1984”. Typescript (photocopy). Introductory leaflet (Note 2)
－Song recital (Longy School of Music) on May 22, 1985. Typescript (photocopy). Program note (Note 2)
－Postcard from Nicholas C. Bodman to Iris. Oct 24, ’84. Typescript, signed. With postal stamp and date chop on 24 Oct (Note 2)
－ACLS acknowledges receipt of the application. Typescript (photocopy). With the address to Rulan Chao Pian and postal date chop on Oct 23 ‘84 (Note 2)
－Letter from Reinhold Brinkmann to Rulan Pian. June 19, 1986. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On replying the letter dated May 19 about the “special field of non-western music” (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Barry Brook. May 28, 1986. 3 sheets. Holograph. On giving comments on the translation works
－2 postal stamps of 中國人民郵政 with date chop on 1984. 10. 15
－1 small sheet of holograph (5 x 11 cm)
－Poems in English. 4 sheets. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
－Notes on some music programs. Typescript (photocopy)
－Longy Faculty artist series on November 11, 1986. Typescript (photocopy). Program leaflet (Note 2)
－Sonata form and the roots of analytical ambivalence. Evan Bonds. 5 May 1987. Typescript (photocopy). Bibliographical references (Note 2)
－Letter from Robert W. Bagley to Rulan Chao Pian. 19 May 1987. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On the work of Zeng Hou Yi bells (Note 2)
－The bronze chime bells of the Marquis of Zeng : Babylonian biophysics in Ancient china. Ernest G. McClain. Typescript (photocopy). From: “J. Social Biol. Struct. 1985 8, 147-173” (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Kwong Kow Chinese School. Sept 18, 1987. Typescript (carbon copy). On sending back the wrong delivery of set of music magazine called Yueh Tien（樂典）to the School
－Letter from Cyril to Iris. 10.1. 87. Typescript, signed. On thanking for the good advice about the Chinoperl meetings (Note 2)
－Afghan music. Lecture-demonstration by John Baily of University of Sussex. On November 17, 1987. Typescript (photocopy). Program leaflet. With duplicate copy (Note 2)
－A brief introduction on Baily. Typescript with handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)
－AMIR : an Afghan refugee musician’s life. A film directed by John Baily. “November 16 at Bartos Theater”. Typescript (photocopy). Program leaflet (Note 2)
－Memo from Dick Frye to Rulan. 27 Oct ’87. 1 sheet. Holograph. On the talk giving by John Bailey on 16 November (Note 2). Attachments include:
1) Selected topics in Afghan music. Lectures and lecture-demonstrations offered by John Baily. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten markings (Note 2)
2) Letter from Rulan to Ivan. Nov 1, 1987. Typescript (photocopy). On the collaborate matters with Eastern Dept
3) Curriculum vitae of John Baily. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 1) (Note 2)
4) Notes from Dick Frye to Rulan. 1 sheet. Holograph. On the person in ethnomusicology (Note 2). Attachment includes:
a) Letter from Margaret Mills to Eden Naby and Richard Frye. August 4, 1987. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On introducing the British ethnomusicologist-developmental psychologist, John Baily (Note 2)
－Letter from John Baily to Pian. 30 November, 1987. 1 sheet. Holograph. On thanking for inviting to give a talk at Harvard (Note 2)
－Memo from Tom Bartlett to Pian. 29 March 1989. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten markings. Subject line: re: Luce Foundation grant (Note 2). Attachments include:
1) Memo from Eva Milofsky to members of the Language Consortium. March 7, 1989. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten notes. On seeking comments on the funding information attached (Note 2)
2) Memorandum from Peter C. Patrikis to The Governing Board. December 22, 1988. Typescript (photocopy). Subject line: good news (grant of $300, 000 from Henry Luce Foundation for program in Chinese language) (Note 2)
－A card from Cyril to Iris. Holograph. On New Year greeting and thanks for the photos (Note 2)
－趙如蘭致曉冬信函。1989. 5. 5。手稿1葉。關於工作近況及打算於 1992 年退休
－An empty envelope from Xiaodong Bai to Rulan Chao Pian. Holograph with return address, postal stamp and date chop on 15 may 1989 (Note 1)
－Memo from Melodee Wagen to Music Department & Library. August 7, 1989. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten notes by Rulan at the memo verso. On informing that Graeme Boone’s parents were killed in an automobile accident and other related matters (Note 1) (Note 2)
－Memo slip from Scarlett of Ambassador Bloch to Pian. 11/13. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten information. On asking for a return call (Note 2)
－曉冬致趙教授信函。89. 5. 12。手稿1 葉。關於近況及因健康問題將會回國進行治療 (Note 2)
－Memo from Tom Bartlett to Rulan Pian. 24-10-98. 1 sheet. Holograph. Thank you notes (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Reinhold Brinkmann. May 7, 1991. Typescript (photocopy). On recommending the promotion of Graeme Boone to the rank of Associate Professor (Note 1)
－Letter from Rulan to Thomas Bartlett. July 9, 1990. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten notes. On the matters of publishing the works of “Mandarin Primer”
－Historical study A-13. Chang from below : rebellion and local community in the nineteenth Century. November 20, 1991. Typescript (photocopy). Course outline and notes (Note 2)
－The social history of China, 900-1400. May 27, 1992. Typescript (photocopy). Discussion event on June 6, 1992 at Coolidge Hall, Cambridge. Program leaflet (Note 2)
－Letter from Warren Kirkendale to David Boyden. Nov. 29, 1969. Typescript (carbon copy). On clarifying the use of official citation (Note 2)
－照片 1 張：黑白；22 x 27 cm。"中國東亞學術研究計劃委員會六屆常會。中華民國四十九年九月二十四日" (Note 2)
－Chinese guests. Members of the Chinese delegation of the Joint Council on Sino-American cooperation in the Humanities and Social Sciences. “April 19 reception”. 2 sheets. Typescript (carbon copy) (Note 2)
－Letter from Ann Briegleb to Rulan Chao Pian. Nov. 12, 1970. 1 sheet. Typescript (photocopy), signed (Note 2). On inviting Pian to review two new recordings of Chinese music: 1) Anthology tape and Record Co. recording of China, Chinese instruments (edited with notes by Fredric Lieberman). 2) The Chinese opera recording on Lyrichord of the Fu Hsing Opera Academy in Taiwan (Note 2)
－Letter from John S. Barlow to R.C. Pian. March 31, 1967. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On thanking the replied letter dated March 29 (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Judy (Judith Becker). January 30, 1968. Typescript (carbon copy). On planning a talk on Chinese music
－Letter from John S. Barlow to R.C. Pian. February 27, 1967. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On the revised version of the translation work (Note 2)
－Letter from Iris to Judy (Judith Becker). March 5, 1968. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On scheduling the trip to Detroit and the talk on “Musical elements of the Peking opera”
－Letter from Judy to Iris. Feb. 13, 1968. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On the lecture on March 14th and some updates (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to David Burrows. 24 January 1967. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On confirming the date for the talk on “The function of rhythm in the Peking opera”
－Letter from David Burrows to Pian. 26 October 1966. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On a reader of a paper for New England Chapter meeting. Attached with a reply letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Burrows dated Oct 27, 1966 at the letter back (Note 2)
－Letter from David Burrows to Pian. 23 January 1967. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On discussing a joint spring meeting on 15 April (Note 2)
－Letter from Judy to Iris. Jan. 24, 1968. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On inviting Iris to give a lecture on Chinese music at the University of Michigan (Note 2)
－Card from Judy to Iris. April; 17, 1968. 1 sheet. Holograph. On recent updates (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Charles Boiles. Sept. 21, 1971. Typescript (carbon copy). On the late progress of the review work of Hsi K’ang for the Journal of coming issue
－Letter from Charles Boiles to Rulan Chao Pian. August 23, 1971. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On enquiring the progress of the review work of Hsi K’ang and his political essay on the lute (Note 2)
－Of Buckley and art. R. Michael Zilberstein. Globe. Mar. 16 ’72. Newspaper clipping (photocopy) from Don (Note 2)
－Letter from Gene Anderson to Rulan. April 28. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On thanking the reprints about the autobiography of the drum singer (Note 2)
－Letter from Gene Anderson to Rulan. April 3. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On the description of the religion of the Boat people of Castle Peak Bay in the rural New Territories of Hong Kong (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Gene Anderson. April 7, 1972. Typescript, signed (carbon copy) with handwritten notes. On enclosing some reviewed works and thanks for the information on rituals and related subjects
－Letter from Garrett to Pian. February 23. 3 sheets. Holograph. On raising some problems of recent translation work. Attached with the article (pages 14-24) (Note 1) (Note 2)
－Chinese C class roster. 1972. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
－Letter from R. Austerlitz. 1 sheet. Holograph. Thank you notes (Note 2)
－Memo from Ann Briegleb to Rulan Chao Pian. Apr 5 1973. Typescript, signed (Note 2). On inviting to review 2 pieces of works on ethnomusicology, include:
1) China : Shantung folk music and traditional instrumental pieces. Performed by the Lu-sheng ensemble and recorded during their U.S.A. tour in 1972 (Note 2)
2) Chinese opera; “the reunion” a Peking opera. Performed by Lisa Lu and K.S. Chen (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to James R. Brandon. Aug 25, 1973. Typescript (carbon copy). On requesting to use the Wayang Kulit as an example of a narrative form, seeking suggestions for further useful text on the related subjects, and enquiring the full recordings of kanjincho
－Letter from Ethel Schroeder to Rualn Chao Pian. October 2, 1973. Typescript, signed. On distributing free books for promoting international friendship and understanding. With duplicate copy (photocopy) (Note 2)
－Oral history at the Bancroft Library. Typescript (photocopy). Introductory leaflet (Note 2)
－Letter from John S. Barlow to Pian. February 4, 1974. Typescript (photocopy), signed (Note 2)
－Invoice from American Society for Eastern Arts to Rulan Pian. 1/29/74. Typescript with handwritten notes from RCP to Pat. On Purchase of film: God with a green face (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Pat McFadden. March 7, 1974. Typescript (carbon copy) with handwritten notes at the letter back. On the orders and payments of the films (The dance in India by Enakshi Bhavnani ; God with a green face)
－Letter from Marcia M. Butler to Pian. April 15, 1974. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On publishing the article of Han Tomb (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Marcia M. Butler. April 22, 1974. Typescript (photocopy). On thanking for the records and the article of Han Tomb
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Henry Rosovsky. June 7, 1975. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On accepting to serve as Chairman of committee to prepare a minute on the life and services of the late John L. Bishop
－Letter from Henry Rosovsky to Pian. May 27, 1975. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On inviting to be the Chairperson of a committee to prepare a minute on the life and services of the late John Lyman Bishop (Note 2)
－Letter from James Brandon to Pian. August 31, 1973. On replying the enquiring about the full recordings of kanjincho and others of Wajang kulit (Note 2)
－Letter from John S. Barlow to R.C. Pian. August 22, 1974. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On congratulations (Note 2)
－Airbill from Airborne Freight Corporation to Rulan Chao Pian. “Date recd. 8/1”. Typescript (carbon copy) with handwritten data. “Airbill number: JFK2953971” (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Faubion Bowers. August 15, 1975. Typescript (carbon copy). On well received the package of films and recent updates (Note 1)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Pedro F. Abella. Sept 17, 1973. Typescript with handwritten corrections and notes. On replying the letter dated Sept 4 about the invitation to the roundtable on Music Research in Southeast Asia
－Letter from Pedro F. Abella to Rulan Chao Pian. 4 September 1973. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On roundtable on Music Research in Southeast Asia (Note 2)
－Mailgram from Mgmbsent Has to Rulan Chao Pian. 10/7/75. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten notes. On sending wrong sound tapes (Note 2)
－Message memo from Susheel Bibbs to RP. 3-1. On call back request (Note 2)
－Letter from Cheryl Susheel Bibbs to Eileen Southern. Feb. 11, 1976. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On inviting to serve on the Music Advisory Council of WGBH-Radio. With handwritten reply by RCP. Attached with a member list (Note 2)
－Memo from Don Shively to Robert Chapman, Edwin Cranston, Howard Hibbett, Rulan Pian, and John Ward. 4/26/76. Typescript (carbon copy). On announcing that James R. Brandon will give a talk on May 19 at common room, entitled: “Structuring a Kabuki Program: religion and aesthetics” (Note 2)
－Letter from Fredric Lieberman to Susan Bush. December 9, 1976. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On introducing her own interest topics (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Charles M. Atkinson. September 21, 1977. Typescript (carbon copy). On inviting to review Kaufmann’s book
－Letter from Charles M. Atkinson to Pian. 13 September 1977. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On inviting to review Walter Kaufmann’s work of “Musical references in the Chinese classics (Detroit, 1976)”. With a reply draft letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Atkinson (Note 2)
－Letter from Gerard Behague to Pian. November 23, 1977. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On editing of the volume of “Performance practice: ethnomusicological perspectives and inviting Pian to undertake some parts in Chinese music (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Gerard Behague. December 6, 1977. Typescript (carbon copy). On replying the letter dated November 23 and recommend Bell Yung to undertake the task
－Letter from Caroline M. Hebbron to Rulan Chao Pian. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On requesting to give a bibliography/discography of materials that would be valuable for The Australia Music Centre. With a handwritten reply letter from RCP (Note 2)
－A poem in English translation from 牧子，妙子 to 如蘭。29 Apr. 68. 1 sheet. Holograph. Attached with a handwritten Chinese poem entitled “三願詩” (Note 2)
－Letter from Susan Blader to Rulan Chao Pian. April 19, 1978. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On seeking comments on the recent study of oral literature (Note 2)
－Letter from Mark Hall Amitin to Rulan Chao Pian. May 23, 1980. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On the trip to the People’s Republic of China and recent updates (Note 2)
－白慕堂致卞教授信函。一九八０年二月八日。手稿1葉。關於申請語言教職及「明清樂」的問題。明信片 (Note 2)
－Resume of Thomas Carl Bartlett for a teaching post of Chinese or history. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 1) (Note 2)
－白玉蘭。《正中植物學辭典》。頁132-133 (Note 2)
－白玉蘭。《中國高等植物圖鑒》。頁792-793 (Note 2)
－1 sheet of holograph letter (carbon copy). July 29, 1979
－若美、正鵠致如蘭信函。五月八日。關於拜托購買Tissot 女裝，並請學鐄於五月抵京時帶回 (Note 2)
－Letter from Robert E. Brown to Rulan Chao Pian. February 9, 1982. Typescript (photocopy), signed With handwritten notes. On informing the special performing arts study program which the Center for World Music and San Diego State University will be sponsoring in Indonesia this coming summer (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Henry Rosovsky. March 18, 1977. On personal appraisal of F. John Adams (Note 1)
－The Indonesian cassette industry. An outline of the genres of Indonesian music and theater recorded on cassettes and marketed in various regions of Indonesia. Prepared by Philip Yampolsky. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten markings. Product catalog (Note 2)
－Letter from James Wright to Pian. January 12, 1984. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On inviting to serve as an external evaluator of Susan Blader’s scholarly attainments for the matter of promotion to the rank of Associate Professor in Dartmouth College (Note 2). Attachment includes:
1) Curriculum vitae of Susan Blader (Note 1) (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Valerie Samson. February 24, 1984. Typescript (photocopy). On discussing the graduate program in Harvard Music Department
－Letter from James Wright to Pian. March 26, 1984. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On thanking the work regarding the matter of Susan Blader (Note 2)
－Letter from John S. Barlow to Pian. 16 May, 1984. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On the Chinese reprint of the Russian-published Chinese-Russian dictionary. Attached with 2 pages of the dictionary. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
－漢俄詞典。上海外國語學院《漢俄詞典》編寫組編。北京：商務印書館，1977 (Note 2)
－華俄大辭典：共約7000詞。修正二版。俄語文摘雜誌社 (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Leonard Boasberg. Aug 31, 1984. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On thanking for the clipping
－Concerts here will showcase China’s “old-fashioned” music. By Leonard W. Boasberg. From: “Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News”. Aug. 15, 1984. With Photo of “Soloist Wang Tiechui who plays a traditional Chinese flute” and “Xu Zhengyin playing the pipa”. Newspaper clipping (Note 2)
－Letter from Iris to Nicholas C. Bodman. Sept 25, 1984. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On the field work materials of Canton area. With duplicate copy (photocopy) (Note 1)
－An empty envelope address to Rulan Chao Pian. With return address, postal stamp and date chop on 15 Sept. 1984 (Note 1)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Office of the Dean (Faculty of Arts and Sciences). March 15, 1984. Typescript (carbon copy). Recommendation letter for Susan Blader (Note 1)
－Application for ACLS (American Council of Learned Societies) travel grant. Attachments include:
1) Instructions to applicants. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
2) Application form of Pian, Rulan Chao. 2 sheets. Typescript, singed on Oct 24, 1984 with handwritten information (photocopy) (Note 2)
3) Brief outline of lecture. By Rulan Chao Pian. Typescript (photocopy). With duplicate copy (Note 2)
4) Pian bibliography. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
－Travel grant program. American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). “Revised July 1984”. Typescript (photocopy). Introductory leaflet (Note 2)
－Song recital (Longy School of Music) on May 22, 1985. Typescript (photocopy). Program note (Note 2)
－Postcard from Nicholas C. Bodman to Iris. Oct 24, ’84. Typescript, signed. With postal stamp and date chop on 24 Oct (Note 2)
－ACLS acknowledges receipt of the application. Typescript (photocopy). With the address to Rulan Chao Pian and postal date chop on Oct 23 ‘84 (Note 2)
－Letter from Reinhold Brinkmann to Rulan Pian. June 19, 1986. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On replying the letter dated May 19 about the “special field of non-western music” (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Barry Brook. May 28, 1986. 3 sheets. Holograph. On giving comments on the translation works
－2 postal stamps of 中國人民郵政 with date chop on 1984. 10. 15
－1 small sheet of holograph (5 x 11 cm)
－Poems in English. 4 sheets. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 2)
－Notes on some music programs. Typescript (photocopy)
－Longy Faculty artist series on November 11, 1986. Typescript (photocopy). Program leaflet (Note 2)
－Sonata form and the roots of analytical ambivalence. Evan Bonds. 5 May 1987. Typescript (photocopy). Bibliographical references (Note 2)
－Letter from Robert W. Bagley to Rulan Chao Pian. 19 May 1987. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On the work of Zeng Hou Yi bells (Note 2)
－The bronze chime bells of the Marquis of Zeng : Babylonian biophysics in Ancient china. Ernest G. McClain. Typescript (photocopy). From: “J. Social Biol. Struct. 1985 8, 147-173” (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Kwong Kow Chinese School. Sept 18, 1987. Typescript (carbon copy). On sending back the wrong delivery of set of music magazine called Yueh Tien（樂典）to the School
－Letter from Cyril to Iris. 10.1. 87. Typescript, signed. On thanking for the good advice about the Chinoperl meetings (Note 2)
－Afghan music. Lecture-demonstration by John Baily of University of Sussex. On November 17, 1987. Typescript (photocopy). Program leaflet. With duplicate copy (Note 2)
－A brief introduction on Baily. Typescript with handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)
－AMIR : an Afghan refugee musician’s life. A film directed by John Baily. “November 16 at Bartos Theater”. Typescript (photocopy). Program leaflet (Note 2)
－Memo from Dick Frye to Rulan. 27 Oct ’87. 1 sheet. Holograph. On the talk giving by John Bailey on 16 November (Note 2). Attachments include:
1) Selected topics in Afghan music. Lectures and lecture-demonstrations offered by John Baily. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten markings (Note 2)
2) Letter from Rulan to Ivan. Nov 1, 1987. Typescript (photocopy). On the collaborate matters with Eastern Dept
3) Curriculum vitae of John Baily. Typescript (photocopy) (Note 1) (Note 2)
4) Notes from Dick Frye to Rulan. 1 sheet. Holograph. On the person in ethnomusicology (Note 2). Attachment includes:
a) Letter from Margaret Mills to Eden Naby and Richard Frye. August 4, 1987. Typescript (photocopy), signed. On introducing the British ethnomusicologist-developmental psychologist, John Baily (Note 2)
－Letter from John Baily to Pian. 30 November, 1987. 1 sheet. Holograph. On thanking for inviting to give a talk at Harvard (Note 2)
－Memo from Tom Bartlett to Pian. 29 March 1989. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten markings. Subject line: re: Luce Foundation grant (Note 2). Attachments include:
1) Memo from Eva Milofsky to members of the Language Consortium. March 7, 1989. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten notes. On seeking comments on the funding information attached (Note 2)
2) Memorandum from Peter C. Patrikis to The Governing Board. December 22, 1988. Typescript (photocopy). Subject line: good news (grant of $300, 000 from Henry Luce Foundation for program in Chinese language) (Note 2)
－A card from Cyril to Iris. Holograph. On New Year greeting and thanks for the photos (Note 2)
－趙如蘭致曉冬信函。1989. 5. 5。手稿1葉。關於工作近況及打算於 1992 年退休
－An empty envelope from Xiaodong Bai to Rulan Chao Pian. Holograph with return address, postal stamp and date chop on 15 may 1989 (Note 1)
－Memo from Melodee Wagen to Music Department & Library. August 7, 1989. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten notes by Rulan at the memo verso. On informing that Graeme Boone’s parents were killed in an automobile accident and other related matters (Note 1) (Note 2)
－Memo slip from Scarlett of Ambassador Bloch to Pian. 11/13. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten information. On asking for a return call (Note 2)
－曉冬致趙教授信函。89. 5. 12。手稿1 葉。關於近況及因健康問題將會回國進行治療 (Note 2)
－Memo from Tom Bartlett to Rulan Pian. 24-10-98. 1 sheet. Holograph. Thank you notes (Note 2)
－Letter from Rulan Chao Pian to Reinhold Brinkmann. May 7, 1991. Typescript (photocopy). On recommending the promotion of Graeme Boone to the rank of Associate Professor (Note 1)
－Letter from Rulan to Thomas Bartlett. July 9, 1990. Typescript (photocopy) with handwritten notes. On the matters of publishing the works of “Mandarin Primer”
－Historical study A-13. Chang from below : rebellion and local community in the nineteenth Century. November 20, 1991. Typescript (photocopy). Course outline and notes (Note 2)
－The social history of China, 900-1400. May 27, 1992. Typescript (photocopy). Discussion event on June 6, 1992 at Coolidge Hall, Cambridge. Program leaflet (Note 2)
Dates
- 1966-1968, 1970-1980, 1982, 1984-1992, undated
Language of Materials
Chiefly in English
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Creator
- From the Fonds: Pian, Rulan Chao, 1922-2013 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
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