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Applications for Admission, 1966

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: 0088_PER_MaMeng_Series_2_Subseries_2_Folder_4

Includes:

Items 1-20:

-Letter from Ma Meng to Huber. 4th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of the information bulletin and a place would be reserved for Huber. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Nigel Hannam. 5th Jan [1966]. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On confirming the offer of studying Mandarin at the Language School and informing Ma the contact information. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Hannam. 6th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On asking Hannam to confirm the application in July. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from C. F. Scott to Ma. 7th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On arranging the tuition in Colloquial Cantonese for Carter. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Kathryn Schmich to Principal of the Language School. January 11, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On inquiring about the Chinese courses at the University of Hong Kong and the scholarships for foreign students. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from K. Manning to Ma. 12th January 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the nominee who would attend the Language School to study Mandarin. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Scott. 13th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving Carter a place of the intensive course in Cantonese, the special arrangements for the programme, and the starting date of the course. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Manning. 14th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving Everett a place for a course in Mandarin. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Memo to M. Ma. 17/1/66. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On asking Ma to answer the inquiry about the Diploma in Chinese (Note 1) (Note 2). Attached with:
 Letter from T. C. Jordan to Lo. 13th January 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On inquiring about the date of commencement of the 3rd term and requesting to reserve the officer a place of the Diploma in Chinese course. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from B. Conal Boyce to Director, Institute of Oriental Studies. Stuttgart-Kaltental, January 18, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for entrance application from the school, enclosing an international response coupon, and wishing to apply for a scholarship in Chinese language or literature. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Lim Chin Lock to Ma. 19th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On applying for individual tuition in reading, writing and speaking Cantonese. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Jordan. 20th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On admitting Cross as a full-time second year student at the School and providing the details of the provisional programme for Cross. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Lim. 24th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On admitting Lim as a special part-time student in Cantonese, explaining the arrangements of the programme and providing information about tuition fees. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Schmich. 24th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of the information bulletin and providing information about the course and different types of sponsorships. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from F. D. Holford to the Principal, Language School. 25th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking Ma to accept Waymouth for a two year period of Chinese language study commencing in September, 1966 and inquiring about an outline of the proposed study course and the date of commencement of the Academic Year. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Memo from S. S. Cheung to M. Ma. 25/I [1966]. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. To inform Ma to reply to the applicant (Note 1) (Note 2). Attached with:
 Letter from Susan Erda to the Registrar, University of Hong Kong. January 16, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On applying for a full-time course to study Chinese at the Institute of Oriental Studies and asking for application forms. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Colebetch. 26th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of the letter to Jordan in connection with Cross. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Erda. 26th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On admitting Erda as a full-time student at the Language School for the Academic Year 1966-67 and providing information about the arrangement of the programme and the application for a student visa. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from B. White to H. L. Lo. 27 January, 1966. 2 sheets. Typescript (carbon copy). About the application for a vacancy for Cross on the Diploma of Chinese Course, commencing at the third term. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to F. D. Holford. 28th January, 1966. 2 sheets. Typescript (carbon copy). On informing Holford that the School was able to reserve a place for Waymouth and providing information about the syllabus for second year courses and the tuition fees. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

Items 21-40:

-Letter from Lim Chin Lock to Ma. 28th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On confirming the acceptance of the time table and fees for the first term. With handwritten notes (Note1 ) (Note 2)

-Letter from T. C. Jordan to Ma. 28th January, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On informing Ma that Cross had received the approval to undergo the course and an offical notification would be sent to confirm his enrolment. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Douglas H. Huber to Principal of the Language School. [January, 1966?]. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On inquiring about the fee schedules and the application for admission to the University as an external student. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to R. E. Robinson. 1st February, 1966. 2 sheets. Typescript (carbon copy). On arranging a course in Mandarin for Miss Robinson and asking for approval of this arrangement. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from M. P. A. Baldwin to Ma Meng. 1st February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On reporting Nicholls's expected arrival date in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from C. F. Scott to Ma. 3rd February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the arrangements for Newman to receive Cantonese tuition at the University. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to B. White. 4th February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). About Cross's application for admission to Diploma in Chinese language course. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Jordan. 4th February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of reply to the Secretary, Department of the Army and wishing to have occasional written contact in future. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Priscilla Knab to the Director of the Language School. February 4, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On self-introduction and requesting admission as a non-degree student to the language school. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Baldwin. 5th February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of Nicholls's programme and asking Baldwin to pass it to Nicholls. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Edward T. Gignoux Jr. to Ma Meng. February 7, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for an application to the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Knab. 8th February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place as a student at the Language School and asking for the confirmation of the application, approximate date of arrival in Hong Kong, and the arrangements of the course. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Alexander Bürkner to Institute of Oriental Studies. Frankfurt/ Main, 8.2.66. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for advice on the completion of the studies in Hong Kong and inquiring about the special prerequisites for German students, living costs in Hong Kong, the student-dormitories, and scholarships. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Susan Erda to the Principal, Language School. February 10, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On wondering whether it would be possible to enroll at the University and attend the Language School at the same time. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Merrilee Marsaglia to Ma. February 11, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for a reservation of a place as a student at the Language School and informing Ma the date of arrival in Hong Kong and the areas they were interested in Chinese Language. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Sonya Hoppe to Ma Meng. February 12, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript. On applying for formal admission to the Language School and with a self-introduction. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Gignoux. 14th February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On requesting a letter of application and informing Gignoux of the rate of the tuition fees. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Erda. 15th February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On arranging a part-time course for Erda and suggesting Erda to write to the Registrar to apply for an enrolment at the Department of History. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Marion McDermed to the University of Hong Kong. February 15th, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. To ask for information about the course in Cantonese and the tuition fees. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Marsaglia. 16th February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place for Marsaglia at the Language School and advising of the accommodation in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

Items 41-60:

-Letter from Ma Meng to Hoppe. 16th February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place for Hoppe at the Language School and advising of the accommodation in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Margaret E. Barlon to Director of Language School. February 16, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for advice on a tutorial programme. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Kenneth Robinson to Ma. 16th February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the tuition fees of Kenneth's daughter. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Priscilla Knab to Ma. February 22, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To provide information about Knab's preference of the learning mode. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Barlon. 23rd February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On answering the inquiry about Chinese language studies at the Language, enclosing a copy of the Languga School bulletin, and suggesting the length of Barlon's course. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Rivlin. 23rd February, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On answering the inquiry about Chinese language studies at the Language, enclosing a copy of the Languga School bulletin, and suggesting Rivlin to take part-time courses in Mandarin. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from F. D. Holford to the Principal, Language School. 2nd March, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On confirming that Waymouth would be required to study in Mandarin at Hong Kong University. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Sylvia Stanfield to Ma Meng. March 3, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript. On self-introduction and wishing to study at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Merrilee Marsaglia to Ma. March 8, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the accomodation arrangements in Hong Kong and the date of arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Knab. 15th March, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On asking Knab to confirm the reservation for the coming Academic Year. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Stanfield. 15th March, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place for Stanfield in the Language School, informing of the details of the tuition, and enclosing a copy of the bulletin of the School. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Marsaglia. 15th March, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On answering the inquiry about housing in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from M. E. Sales to the Registrar, University of Hong Kong. March 26th, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. About the details of the course, admission requirements and application for the Certificate in Chinese language, and the financail assistance. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from C. F. Scott to Ma. 31st March, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On requesting a place for McBryde to receive tuition in Colloquial Cantonese. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Bürkner. 4th April, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On answering the inquiry about studies at University of Hong Kong and suggesting Bürkner writing to the Registrar, University of Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Boyce. 4th April, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On answering the inquiry about scholarships, enclosing a copy of the bulletin of the Language School and the application details. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Sales. 4th April, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On answering the inquiry about the course and admission requirements for the Certificate in Chinese and the financial assistance, and enclosing a handbook of the course, a copy of information bulletin and a copy of Regulation for the Certificate in Chinese language. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Scott. 4th April, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To inform Scott that the School could not admit McBryde as a student in the meanwhile and to provide an alternative suggestion. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Bes de Berc to Ma Meng. April, 6th, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On requesting a place for a French officer to attend a one-year Chinese (Mandarin) language course. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Susan Erda to the Principal, Language School. April 8, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On being unable to attend the University of Hong Kong during the academic year 1966-67. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

Items 61-80:

-Letter from Ma Meng to Bes de Berc. 15th April, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place for the French Officer at the Language School and providing information about the learning mode and the tuition fees. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from V. V. Paranjpe to Ma. April 22, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On requesting a seat for an Indian Government officer to attend the Cantonese Course. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from D. H. Oxley to Ma. 25 April 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the nominees who would attend the Interpretership Course. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Paranjpe. 26th April, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place for the Indian Government officer to attend a course in Cantonese. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Oxley. 26th April, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To confirm places would be reserved for the nominees for Chinese Language courses. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Memo from S. S. Cheung to Ma. 27/4/66. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On enclosing a copy of Huber's letter (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 Letter from Douglas H. Huber to Office of the Registrar, University of Hong Kong. 21 April 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On applying for the language course (Mandarin) starting in October and explaining the difficulties in arriving in Hong Kong on time. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from T. D. Poland to Ma Meng. 27th April, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On confirming that Stirland could commence the Chinese Language course on October 1966. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Sylvia Stanfield to Ma Meng. April 28, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On expressing thanks for the acceptance at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Huber. 30th April, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On admitting Huber as a First-year student in Mandarin and asking Huber to provide the approximate date of arrival. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Poland. 2nd May, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On admitting Stirland as a student of a course in Mandarin and providing information about the tuition hours and tuition fees. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Sylvia Stanfield. 2nd May, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To confirm a seat of the course in Mandarin would be reserved for Stanfield. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Jeanie Chin to Principal of the Language School. May 2, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On inquring about private and semi-private lessons in Mandarin. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from J. J. Goddard to the Director, Institute of Oriental Studies. 3rd May 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On requesting a place in the Language school for a RAF student. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from J. Llewellyn to Ma Meng. May 5, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking Ma to discuss Topolinski's case with Professor Lo. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 1) Letter from John R. Topolinski to Director of Admission of University of Hong Kong. March 25, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On inquiring about whether or not the school have a developed programme in Asian Studies and the admission to the University (Note 1) (Note 2)
 2) Letter from John R. Topolinski to Principla of the Language School. April 23, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On inquiring information about the Master programme of Asian Studies in Chinese, the application forms for admission, and scholarship (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to J. J. Goddard. 11th May, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To confirm a place at the Language School would be reserved for G. W. Dean. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Ann Glyn to the Registrar, the Language School. May 12th, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On expressing interests in coming to the Language School and asking for information about the courses, the accommodation in Hong Kong, and the cost. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Glyn. 16th May, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On admitting Glyn as a full-time student in the First-year beginner course in Mandarin and providing information about the admission to the Language School and the accommodation in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Llewellyn. 16th May, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reporting the discussion about Topolinski's application for admission to the course in Asian Studies and providing a suggestion. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Ann Glyn to Ma. May 24th, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On expressing thanks for reserving a place at the Language School and the suggestions about the living accommodation, and asking advice on studying other related courses at the University. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from F. I. C. Herridge to the Principal, Language School. 27th May, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To enrol R. I. C Herridge to enter the Language School to take the full-time course for Mandarin. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

• Items 81-100:

-Letter from Ma Meng to Herridge. 1st June, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To confirm a place would be reserved for R. I. C. Herridge for a course in Mandarin and asking for a written confirmation. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to the Immigration Office. 4th June, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To enclose copies of correspondance in connection with Huber. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Memo from G. E. Castro to Ma. June 6, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. To inform Ma to send the forms and information of the admission of the Language School to the applicant (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 Letter from Thomas J. Hanley, Jr. to the Registrar, University of Hong Kong. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for the necessary application forms for admittance to the programme leading to a diploma in the Chinese (Mandarin) language. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from E. T. Davies to Ma. 9th June, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the confirmation of sending one officer for language training. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Hanley. 11th June, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On answering the inquiries about the course leading to the Diploma in Chinese language and application information, and enclosing a copy of regulation and syllabus for the course. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from [Marion McDermed] to Language Department. June 21, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript. On asking for information about studying at the University. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from M. P. V. Hannam to the Registrar, Hong Kong University. 23 June, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On requesting a place for Nigel to study Mandarin at the Language School and inquiring about the tuition fees. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to M. P. V. Hannam. 25th June, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On confirming that a place has been reserved for Nigel for a one-year course in Mandarin and providing information about the tuition fees. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Merrilee Marsaglia to Ma. June 25, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On confirming that Hoppe, Knab, Stanfield, and Marsaglia would attend the Language School, asking for a diagram of the University, inquiring about the time to meet Ma and the instruction in the use of a brush for calligraphy and drawing, and informing Ma the date of arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Ann Glyn to Ma. June 25th, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On confirming to study Mandarin at the Language School and asking about the tuition fees and the text books. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to McDermed. 25th June, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On asking more information about the education background and the instructional format. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Nigel Hannam to the Principal, the Language School. 26th June [1966]. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On confirming the place for studying a one-year course in Mandarin, informing Ma the date of arrival in Hong Kong and the contact information. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Thomas J. Hanley, Jr. to Ma. June 27, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About Hanley's Chinese language proficiency. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Marsaglia. 30th June, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On answering the inquiries about the termination of the course, the contact information, and the arrangement for Chineses calliagraphy and painting lessons. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from D. H. Oxley to Ma. 30 June 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On informing Ma the names of the Army students who would study at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Hanley. 30th June, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place for Hanley in the School and asking for a transcript for arranging exemptions. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Marion McDermed to the University of Hong Kong. June 30, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On providing information about the educational background and inquiring about the sponsorship for students. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Glyn. 7th July, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). About the arrangements of the class, the text books and the contact information. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to D. H. Oxley. 7th July, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On informing Oxley that a place have been reserved for the students. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from E. T. Davies to Ma. 7th July, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On informing Ma the name of the Diplomatic Service language students. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

• Items 101-120:

-Letter from Thomas J. Hanley, Jr. to Ma. July 7, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To send an offical transcript to Ma. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Marion McDermed. 7th July, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place for McDermed for the next academic year and answering the inquiries about part-time course and sponsorship for students. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to E. T. Davis. 8th July, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To confirm a place would be reserved for H. L. Davis in a first-year course. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Sandra R. Johnson to Ma Meng. July 11, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On inquiring about the possibility of studying Chinese at the Language School and asking for information about the programme and the application procedure. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Marion McDermed to the University of Hong Kong. July 13th, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On requesting to reserve a place in the Academic year 1967-68. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from John H. Greinwald to Ma Meng. 15 JUL 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To enclose an offical transcript of Hanley's academic record. With handwritten notes. With a carbon copy (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 Officical transcript of the Defense Language Institute. 6 May 65. 1 sheet. Typescript (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Nigel Hannam to the Principal, the Language School. Sunday 17th July [1966]. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. To inform Ma that the reservation for the Mandarin course needed to be cancelled. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from V. V. Paranjpe to Ma. July 18, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On requesting seats for two officers for a two-year course in Mandarin. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Marion McDermed. 18th July, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). About a place would be tentatively reserved for a course in Cantonese and asking for a written confirmation. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Helen Demitroff to the Principal, Language School. July 19, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. To ask for information about the Cantonese courses at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Sandra R. Johnson. 21st July, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To enclose a copy of the information bulletin. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to V. V. Paranjpe. 23rd July, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On informing Paranjpe that two places would be reserved for the officers in the first-year course in Mandarin and asking about the names of the officers and the approximate date of arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Mason Rossiter Smith to the Principal of the Language School. 29 July 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On inquiring about the courses in Mandarin. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Helen Demitroff. 30th July, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of information bulletin and suggesting Demitroff to take the part-time course. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Mason Rossiter Smith. 3rd August, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of an information bulletin about the syllabuses and fees, reserving a place for Smith's son at the Language School, and asking for a confirmation of the application. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from D. G. Watkins to Drake. August 10, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking about the courses in studying Mandarin or Cantonese. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from R. Herridge. Aug 18 [1966]. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On confirming to attend the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Helen J. Choy to Ma Meng. August 19, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On providing information about the three East-West Center students. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to D. G. Watkins. 20th August, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of the information bulletin and talking about Harold Chou. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to R. Herridge. 22nd August, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On confirming that a place would be reserved for Herridge for a course in 1st year Mandarin. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

• Items 121-140:

-Letter from Ma Meng to Helen J. Choy. 27th August, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On asking about Stanfield, the fourth applicat from the East-West Center. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Dorothy Roberts to Ma Meng. August 30, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On reporting the situation of Stanfield. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Memo from B. Choa to Ma. Sept. 2, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On enclosing the letter from William M. Bahr and a cheque (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 Letter from William M. Bahr to University of Hong Kong. August 18, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On applying for individual tuition of studying Mandarin and Cantonese and providing the information about the contact information and the date of arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes. Attached with a cheque (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Juan Devai Tarczal to the University of Hong Kong. Barcelona, 2 de sept. 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To ask about the course information. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Bahr. 5th September, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On reserving a place for Bahr at the Language School for a part-time course in Mandarin and returining the cheque to Bahr. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Thomas C. Mayers to the Registrar, University of Hong Kong. September 6, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On asking for information about the Mandarin courses. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Juan Devai Tarczal. 9th September, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To enclose a copy of the information bulletin of the School. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from K. M. M. Werake to the Principal, the Chinese Language School. 10.9.66. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On obtaining details about the courses in Chinese language, the tuition fees and the qualification. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Thomas C. Mayers. 13th September, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing the information bulletin and providing further information about the course and romanization. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Telegram from William M. Bahr to the University of Hong Kong. 1 sheet. Typescript. On not being able to attend the course. Date Stamp: 14 SEP 66. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to K. M. M. Werake. 15th Spetember, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of the information bulletin of the courses and a copy of the regulation of the Certificate in Chinese language, answering the inquiries about the qualification, and reserving a place for Werake. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from V. V. Paranjpe to Ma Meng. September 15, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the names of the two officers and the approximate date of arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Dorothy Roberts to Ma Meng. September 15, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On informing Ma that Stanfield would come to Hong Kong to study Chinese lanagugae at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Memo from S. S. Cheung to M. Ma. 16/9/66. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. To inform Ma to reply to the applicant (Note 1) (Note 2). Attached with:
 Letter from Z. George Czaja to the University of Hong Kong. 12 Sep 66. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. To inquire about the schedule of courses in Mandarin. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from K. M. M. Werake to the Principal, Chinese Langugae School. 19.9.1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On forwarding the documents to the Registrar of the University of Ceylon and waiting for the approval. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Dorothy Roberts. 19th Sept., 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On informing Roberts that a place had been reserved for Stanfield for individual tuition. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Telegram from Werake to the Principal, Language School. 1 sheet. Typescript. On reserving a place for studying Chinese. Date Stamp: 30 SEP 66. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Douglas H. Huber to Principal of the Language School. [September, 1966?]. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On confirming to attend the studies in Mandarin at the Language School and informing Ma the approximate date of arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Mahinda Werake to the Principal, Language School. 2nd October, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On waiting for the permission to study at the Language School in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Z. George Czeja. 4th Oct., 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of the provisional information bulletin about the courses. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

• Items 141-160:

-Letter from Alexandra Keith. Oct. 5, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To ask for information about the courses at the School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from K. M. M. Werake to the Principal, the Chinese Language School. 8.10.66. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On granting the permission to join the Chinese course and informing about the tutition formats and the date of arrival in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Telegram from Werake to the Principal, Language School. 1 sheet. Typescript. On being able to attend the course and sending a bill for tuition fees. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Memo from Language School to Mahinda Werake. 10/10/66. 1 sheet. Typescript. On reserving the place. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from William M. Bahr to Ma Meng. October 10, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On being unable to attend the University of Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Robert B. Laney. 19 October [1966]. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. To ask for information about studying Chinese at the University of Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Velma Chong to the Principal of the Language School. October 19, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On applying to the Language School and inquiring about the course details. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 Letter from Velma Chong to the Director of Admissions. September 28, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). About the educational background. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Jerry F. Brown to Ma Meng. 21 October 1966. 2 sheets. Typescript, signed. On the educational background and asking for advice on Chinese Language Studies (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 1) Transcript of Brown, Jerry Franklin. 1959. 1 sheet. Typescript (photostat) (Note 1) (Note 2)
 2) Official transcript of the Record of Jerry Franklin Brown. July 29, 1964. 1 sheet. Typescript (photostat) (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Tim G. Badcock to the Principal, Chinese Language School. October 24, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To ask for further information about the programme at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Velma Chong. 24th October, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of information bulletin and answering the inquiries about the application and courses. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Aerogramme from Velma Chong to the Principal of the Language School. October 31, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On asking for application materials and information about resident Hall and exemptions of the courses. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from H. L. Lo to Robert B. Laney. November 1, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On enclosing a copy of the Language School handbook and asking for further information about Laney's preference of the courses. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Dorothy E. Roberts to Ma. November 1, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the details of the full academic programme and the tuition fees. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Memo from J. Llewellyn to M. Ma. 10 NOV 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript. On attaching two letters to Ma (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 1) Letter from Velma Chong to the Director of Admissions. September 28, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On attending the University of Hong Kong as an occasional students, providing the educational background, and asking for information about application and housing information (Note 1) (Note 2)
 2) Letter from the Assistant Registrar to Velma Chong. October 13, 1966. 1 sheet. Printout. About the University entrance requirements. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Dorothy E. Roberts. 11th November, 1966. 2 sheets. Typescript (carbon copy). To answer the inquiries about being an external student at the University and the details of the Chinese language courses. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Jerry F. Brown. 15th November, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On informing Brown that the University did not offer course for degree in the Chinese Language or Chinese area studies and enclosing a copy of the Language School handbook. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Velma Chong. 24th November, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). About the exemptions of the courses and the accommodation arrangement in Hong Kong. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Florence Lai to Ma Meng. November 28, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On asking for information about the programmes at the University of Hong Kong and financial aid. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Memo from Ella to M. Ma. 1/12/1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. To inform Ma to rely the inquiry (Note 1) (Note 2). Attached with:
 Letter from M. K. Elmslie to the Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies. 29th November, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On inquiring about courses in Chinese (Mandarin) and providing the educational backrgound. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to M. K. Elmslie. 3rd December, 1966. 2 sheets. Typescript (carbon copy). On explaining the structure of the Chinese courses at the University and enclosing a copy of the Language School handbook. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

• Items 161-173:

-Aerogramme from M. K. Elmslie to the Principal, Language School. 8th December, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To inform Ma about the submission of the application to the Registrar of the University. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Robert B. Laney to H. L. Lo. December 8, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). To provide further information about the admission to the Language School and to inquire about the house accommodation and living expenses. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from Velma Chong to Ma Meng. December 11, 1966. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On explaining the issues of credit transfer and asking Ma for help to comparing the courses. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 The description of Adelphi University course. 1 sheet. Holograph (Note 2)

-Memo from Ella Ng to M. Ma. 12/12/66. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. To ask Ma about the decision of letting Elmslie to undertake the courses on January (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 1) Memo from Jessie Tong to Ella Ng. 12/12 [1966]. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On asking Ella to reply the applicant (Note 1) (Note 2)
 2) Aerogramme from M. K. Elmslie to the Registrar, University of Hong Kong. 7th December, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for permission to start studying Chinese at the present academic year. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from H. L. Lo to Robert B. Laney. December 12, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (carbon copy). On admitting Laney as a full-time student in Mandarin and answering the inquiries about the housing accommodation. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to M. K. Elmslie. 13th December, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On offering an alternative arrangements of the courses and confirming the application by telegram. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Sumi Y. Makey to Ma Meng. December 16, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To apply for admission to the Language School in behalf of Larsen, an East-West Center grantee. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
 1) Application for admission for March-April 1967 term(s). Dec. 15, 1966. 1 folded sheet. Filled form. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)
 2) Transcript of Larsen, Gary Charles. FEB 17 1965. 1 sheet. Holograph (photocopy) (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Aerogramme from M. Elmslie to the Principal, Language School. 20th December, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. To refuse the offer of studying at the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Telegram from Elmslie to Ma Meng. 1 sheet. Typescript. On not being able to come to the Language School. Date Stamp: 21 DEC 66. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Ma Meng to Sumi Y. Makey. 22nd December, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript (carbon copy). On admitting Larsen for the term beginning from March and asking for further information about the course. With handwritten notes (Note 1)

-Letter from Jesus Jay Wu to the Principal of the Language School. December 26, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On asking for application forms for admission and a catalog brochure of the Language School. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from Sumi Y. Makey to Ma Meng. December 27, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. About the Larsen's learning format, the approximate date of arrival in Hong Kong, and the report on Larsen's progress in Chinese. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from D. Hogan to Ma. 31st December, 1966. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed. On confirming that R. S. Brereton would attend the Language School as a full-time students. With handwritten notes (Note 1) (Note 2)

Dates

  • 1966

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English

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