Applications for Admission, 1964

Includes:

• Items 1-20:

－Letter from Ma Meng to Jean Allegre. 3rd January, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). About the arrangement for Mr. Durand in a programme of 10 hours.

－Letter from Yoko Sasakawa to Principal. January 20, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To ask for information about studying in the Institute of Oriental Studies, University of Hong Kong (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Manfred Berndt to the Chairmen, Cantonese Language School Department. Hong Kong, Jan. 22, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To make an appointment to conduct an interview about the details of the language programme at the School. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from S.C. Liu to Yoko Sasakawa. 27th January, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a handbook of the Language School and answering inquiries on the admission to the School (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from F.S. Drake to K.F. Hughes. February 7, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). To confirm the admission of R.F. Bonnar to the Language School (Note 2)

－Letter from S.C. Liu to M.J. Tate. 7th February, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To confirm the admission of three RAAF students if they accepted afternoon classes (Note 2)

－Letter from M.J. Tate to S.C. Liu. 26th February 1964. 2 sheets. Typescript, signed. To inform the names and ranks of three students who would attend afternoon classes (Note 2)

－Letter from S.C. Liu to M.J. Tate. 2nd March, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To confirm the admission of three students to the Language School and to ask for an interview of these students before the 3rd term (Note 2)

－Letter from D.R. Morgan to S.C. Liu. 3rd March, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On enclosing a copy of the letter sent to Drake (Note 2). Enclosed with:
　Letter from Dr. Morgan to F.S. Drake. 17th January, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To request a place for Flying Officer, J. Simpson, as a third year student at the School of Oriental Languages. At head of letter: COPY (Note 2)

－Letter from S.C. Liu to D.R. Morgan. 6th March, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To reserve a seat for Flying Officer, J. Simpson in the School (Note 2)

－Letter from M.J. Tate to S.C. Liu. 6th March, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On the arrangement of interviews to three new students (Note 2)

－Letter from Judith L. Hawks to S.C. Liu. March 10, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To enter the Institute of Oriental Studies to study Mandarin (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from S.C. Liu to Judith L. Hawks. 11th March, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To reserve a seat as a full time student in Mandarin course in the Language School (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Aerogramme from Margaret Near to Dept. of Oriental Studies. March 25, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for a catalogue and application forms to study Cantonese at the Language School (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from F.S. Drake to Margaret Near. April 1, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On enclosing a handbook and a leaflet of the Language School as requested (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Mary B. Harrelson to Office of Admissions. April 6, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To ask if Sue A. Rotharmel would be accepted to study Cantonese (Note 2)

－Letter from Kevin B. Miles to Registrar. April 6, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To request an application form of the Language School (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from S.C. Liu to C. Morgan. 7th April, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To inform Morgan that the application of Mandarin course was approved (Note 2)

－Letter from H. D. Talbot to Liu. 8th April, 1964. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On requesting to attend to the Language School at the beginning of October. With handwritten notes (Note 2). Attached with:
　A slip with H. D. Talbot's address. 1 sheet. Typescript (Note 2)

－Aerogramme from Bruce M. Metzger to the Admissions Office, Hong Kong University. April 10, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On requesting a catalogue about the courses offered in September. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

• Items 21-40:

－Letter from S.C. Liu to Mary B. Harrelson. 13th April, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To reserve a seat for Sue A. Rotharmel in Cantonese course (Note 2)

－Letter from S.C. Liu to K.B. Miles. 13th April, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To forward a handbook of the Language School as requested (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Masakazu Shibusawa to Ma Meng. April 15, 1964. 2 sheets. Typescript, signed. On applying for the admission of one staff member, Noriyuki Tokuda, to the Language School and enclosing Tokuda's personal history. With handwritten notes (Note 2). Enclosed with:
　Personal history of Noriyuki Tokuda. 1 sheet. Filled form (Typescript with handwritten Chinese). With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Masakazu Shibusawa to Ma Meng. April 15, 1964. 2 sheets. Typescript (carbon copy). On applying for the admission of one staff member, Noriyuki Tokuda, to the Language School and enclosing Tokuda's personal history. With handwritten notes (Note 2). Enclosed with:
　Personal history of Noriyuki Tokuda. 1 sheet. Filled form (photostat). With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from S. C. Liu to B. M. Metzger. 16th April, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On answering the inquiries about the admission to the University's Language School and enclosing a Handbook of Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Ram Lal to the Director, Institute of Oriental Studies. 16th April, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On forwarding names and particulars of the two students. With handwritten notes (Note 2). Enclosed with:
　Particulars of the Candidates. 1 sheet. Typescript (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from F. S. Drake to Ram Lal. April 20, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On expressing thanks for giving the names of two students and hoping to meet the students before the commencement of the term. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from F. S. Drake to D. E. F. Loman. April 20, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On answering the inquiry about lessons in Cantonese. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Kevin B. Miles to S. C. Liu. April 20, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On applying for admission to the Language School and requesting a letter of acceptance from the University of Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from S. C. Liu to Kevin B. Miles. 28th April, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On amitting Miles as a full-time student at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Y. L. Ng to I. Lawrence. 30th April, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking about the name and address for record purposes. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Joseph W. Esherick to the Registrar, University of Hong Kong. May 1, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for a special arrangement of the course. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from F. S. Drake to Margaret Near. May 5, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On enclosing a leaflet on the Language School and answering the inquiry about the application. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from S. C. Liu to Shibusawa. 5th May, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On welcoming Tokuda to the Language School to have a short course of learning Mandarin, proposing the course arrangement for Tokuda and asking for a confirmation. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from Kevin B. Miles to S. C. Liu. May 5, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the expected date of arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Penny A. Powell to the Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies. May 5, 1964. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On asking for advice on the studies at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from S. C. Liu to Joseph W. Esherick. 7th May, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of information for applicants from the Language School and asking for a letter of confirmation. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from Seiichi Tobata to S. C. Liu. May 20, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On accepting the arrangements of Tokuda's lessons. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from F. S. Drake to Penny A. Powell. June 2, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On answering the inquiry about making special arrangements of the course for students. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from F. S. Drake to S. C. Liu. June 2, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On enclosing a copy of the preliminary reply and informing Liu to make the best arrangement. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

• Items 41-60:

－Letter from E. T. Davies to F. S. Drake. June 5th, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On sending two more language students, P. J. Weston and G. J. Greenfield, to Hong Kong to study at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from F. S. Drake to E. T. Davis. June 8, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On passing the case to the Acting Principal, S. C. Liu and making special arrangements for Weston. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from S. C. Liu to E. T. Davis. June 12, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving seats for P. J. Weston and G. J. Greenfield in Mandarin course, suggesting to arrange individual teaching for Weston, and asking for the approximate date of the arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from the local staff manager, Butterfield & Swire to F. S. Drake. 12th June, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for advice on the possibility of giving one staff a general background knowledge of China and Chinese at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from P. M. Roberts to M. Ma. June 16, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On sending an officer, David Anderson, to the Language School in place of D. A. B. Molgat. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from S. C. Liu to P. M. Roberts. 18th June, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On welcoming D. Anderson to the Language School to take courses in Mandarin and arranging an interview with Anderson before the start of the term. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from P. M. Roberts to S. C. Liu. June 19, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On waiting for the confirmation of Anderson's attendance at the School and the date of arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from Vera D. A. Silcocks to the Principal, Language School. July 2nd, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On requesting a first-year course for Daphne Hughes. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from S. C. Liu to Vera D. A. Silcocks. 3rd July, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a seat for Hughes at the Language School and asking about whether Hughes would study Mandarin or Cantonese and the arrangement of an interview. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from H. L. Lo to W. M. Cheung. July 4, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of letter from Drake to Hervey and the documents in connection with Hervey's application for admission as an external student, expressing the view of the staff of the Department of Chinese and passing the copy of Drake's letter to the Vice-Chancellor. With handwritten notes (Note 2). Enclosed with:
　Letter from F. S. Drake to Sandor G. J. Hervey. July 1st 1964. 4 sheets. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On explaining the structure of the Chinese courses at the University and suggesting Hervey to inquire Ma Meng about the possibility of taking courses at the Language School and applying to H. L. Lo for admission to the Department of Chinese as an external student. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Ella Ng to Ma. July 6, 1964. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On enclosing a copy of the letter from Drake to Hohler. With handwritten notes (Note 2). Attached with:
　Letter from F. S. Drake to Frederick Hohler. July 2nd 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of letter from Drake to Hervey and informing Hohler to communicate with H. L. Lo or with Ma Meng. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from H. L. Lo to Mary B. Harrelson. July 8, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On enclosing an information sheet and a Language School handbook and providing further information about the School. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from Vera D. A. Silcocks to Liu. 11th July, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On informing Liu that Hughes would study Cantonese and arranging Hughes to meet Liu after the arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Aerogramme from Sue A. Rotharmel to S.C. Liu. July 12, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To clarify the date for the beginning of classes (Note 2)

－Letter from S. W. Rainbird. 15th July, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On making special arrangements for Michael Crew's language studies at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 2). Accompanied by:
　Contact information of M. E. Crew. 1 sheet. Holograph (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to Sue A. Rotharmel. 20th July, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To inform Sue that the January term would commence on January 4th and all classess would begin on the same date.

－Letter from Joseph W. Esherick to S. C. Liu. July 20, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On deciding not to attend the University of Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from V. V. Paranjpe to Ma Meng. July 20, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the admissions for Indian language officers to the Chinese language course beginning next academic year. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to V. V. Paranjpe. 22nd July, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On admitting only six Mandarin students and two Cantonese students to be sponsored by the Government of India. With handwritten notes

－Letter from Ma Meng to T. J. Lindsay. 11th August, 1964. 2 sheets. Typescript (carbon copy). On answering the inquiries about arranging a course in Chinese language and some background knowledge of China. With handwritten notes

• Items 61-80:

－Letter from C. J. Bès de Berc to the Vice-Chancellor of the University Hong Kong. Hong-Kong, 11th August 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On appointing a French Officer to attend a one-year Chinese (Mandarin) language course at the University and intending to pay a visit to the Director of the Chinese course and to discuss the details. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to V. V. Paranjpe. 18th August, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On being able to admit only six New Mandarin students and two new Cantonese students to be sponsored by the Government of Indian. With handwritten notes

－Letter from V. V. Paranjpe to Ma Meng. August 19, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On informing the Ministry of Defence accordingly. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to C. J. Bes de Berc. 21st August, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On preparing to admit the French Officer to a one-year course in Chinese language and asking for information about the Chinese language proficiency of the French Officer. With handwritten notes

－Letter from Argommer to Ma. Hong Kong, August 25, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To confirm the timetable during the first term of the academic year 1964/65. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from John M. Dempcy to Principle of the Language School. September 28, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To request an application for admittance to the Language School (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from D.H. Oxley to M. Ma. 29 September 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To inform Ma the names of military students nominated by the Ministry of Defence to attend Interpretership Course (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to John M. Demcy. 2nd October, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To inform John that enrolment at the Language School for 1964-65 was full (Note 1)

－Letter from E. Kvan to the Principal of the Language School. 3rd Oct., 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To introduce D. Fielding to study in the School (Note 2)

－Aerogramme from Sue Laughlin to Principal. October 5, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To provide a brief sketch of Sue's background and to seek advice on studying Oriental Studies at the School (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to Alen Eric Lidow. 6th October, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On being able to admit Alen to the Language School on the second term (Note 1)

－Letter from Ma Meng to Head, Department of Philosophy. 7th October, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To admit David Fielding to beginners' Mandarin course if enough number of students to form such a class.

－Letter from Alan Lidow to Ma Meng. 18 October, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To ask if Alan could enroll in the third semester (Note 2)

－Memo from B. Choa to Ma. 26/10/64. 1 sheet. Holograph. To inform Ma to reply to the applicant (Note 2). Enclosed with:
　Aerogramme from Vishnu K. Mehrotra to the Registrar. 22.10.64. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On regarding studies in Chinese language (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to Allan Lidow. 28th October, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To reserve a seat for a course in Mandarin Chinese at the Language School (Note 1)

－Memo from B. Choa to Ma. 29-10-64. 1 sheet. Holograph. To pass the enclosed letter for Ma to reply (Note 2). Enclosed with:
　Letter from Florence Stocking to the Office of the Registrar. October 25, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On inquiring about the possibility of continuing the study of Mandarin Chinese at HKU (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to Vishnu K. Mehrotra. 30th October, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of the Language School Hand Book as requested (Note 1)

－Letter from Ma Meng to Florence Stocking. 2nd November, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of the Language School Hand Book to give details of fees and courses (Note 1)

－Letter from Ma Meng to Sue Laughlin. 12th November, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To explain the difference of courses in the Language School and the Department of Chinese; and to enclose a copy of the Language School Hand Book to give details of courses, syllabuses and fees.

－Letter from Anthony P. Tidei to Principal. November 21, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To seek advice for admission to the Language School with a self introduction (Note 2)

• Items 81-99:

－Aerogramme from Ann Glyn to the Registrar of the Language School. November 29th, 1964. 1 sheet. Holograph. To request information of the courses offered in Chinese (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from S.W. Rainbird to Ma Meng. 2nd December, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On the program arrangement for Locking at the Language School (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to Anthony P. Tidei. 5th December, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place for Anthony for 1965-66, about tuition fees, and enclosing a copy of Language School Hand Book for reference.

－Letter from Ma Meng to Ann Glyn. 5th December, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place for Ann for 1965-66, about offering degree courses in Chinese studes, tuition fees, and enclosing a copy of Language School Hand Book for reference (Note 1)

－Letter from Ma Meng to S.W. Rainbird. 7th December, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To admit Locking for 10 hours of individual tuition a week from January to March and to re-admit Locking for a full-time course in October 1965.

－Letter from M.J. Tate to Ma Meng. 10th December 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To nominate Flying Officer Millard to attend the Language School to study Mandarin (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to K.W. Payne. 12th December, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). About the application of John Dudley for admission to the Language School for a part-time course in Cantonese.

－Letter from Ma Meng to M.J. Tate. 12th December, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To reserve a place for Flying Officer Millard at the Language School for a full-time course in Mandarin.

－Telegram from Frank King to Ma Meng. 13 Dec 64. 1 sheet. Typescript. To send two students to the Language School in February (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to Frank H.H. King. 14th December, 1964. 2 sheets. Typescript (carbon copy). On suggesting an alternative arrangement to send two students to the Language School in March; about tuition fees and the cost of accommondations at Mandarin speaking families.

－Letter from Ma Meng to S.W. Rainbird. 15th December, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On the arrangement of a Cantonese programme at the Language School for Locking.

－Aerogramme from Sue A. Rotharmel to Ma Meng. December 16, 1964. 1 sheet. Holograph. To suggest a class schedule of studying Cantonese and Mandarin in January (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Letter from Ma Meng to V.V. Paranjpe. 18th December, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On four Indian Army students were to complete 2 years course in Mandarin at Language School and reserving two places for another two new Indian students to come.

－Letter from K.W. Payne to Ma Meng. 21st December, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To request the tuition fee of John Dudley to be paid by term, to permit John to proceed on to the next stage if he was able to reach the standard, and to forward John's results of the monthly tests to Payne (Note 2)

－Letter from D. Hogan to Ma Meng. 22nd December, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On thanking Ma for the arrangements of Locking's Cantonese studies (Note 2)

－Letter from Anthony P. Tidei to Ma Meng. December 22, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To confirm application and to begin to pursue courses in Mandarin in the Language School during the second term instead of the first term (Note 2)

－Letter from Frank H.H. King to Ma Meng. December 22, 1964. 2 sheets. Typescript, signed. To provide further information of sending scholars to the Language School (Note 2)

－Letter from V.V. Paranjpe to Ma Meng. December 23, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On two more officers would be deputed to study Mandarin at the Language School (Note 2)

－Aerogramme from Ann Glyn to Ma Meng. December 24th, 1964. 1 sheet. Holograph. To ask about the qualification after the completion of the 3-year course. Postal stamp: Dec 26 1964 (Note 1) (Note 2)