Photograph album of Laura M. Bragg, 1881-1978. Bragg was the founder and first librarian of the Charleston Free Library in 1931 and was the director of the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts from 1932-1939. Includes Citadel and Virginia Military Institute commencement invitations, postcards and photographs of Miss Bragg with Chinese cadets.
This forty-eight page academic student paper handwritten by C.C. Tseng provides an overview of slavery in ancient times, the modern world, and the United States. He describes the establishment of slavery in the United States, conditions of the enslaved lives, control of slaves, sale of slaves, and political and economic effects of slavery.
In this four-page typed speech C.C. Tseng read to the Carolina Art Association in Charleston, South Carolina, he writes about Chinese landscape painting and its differences from Western art.
This twelve page academic student paper typewritten by C.C. Tseng describes the new student movement in China, also known as the "New Culture Movement." He describes the political environment, including the "May Fourth Movement" of 1919 and the "May Thirtieth Movement" of 1925.
In this four-page handwritten letter C.C. Tseng discusses his travel to camp and placement in the Howitzer company, and the attitudes of the other boys.
In this four-page handwritten letter, C.C. Tseng writes of his sadness at leaving Charleston, South Carolina and Laura M. Bragg's friendship and company. Miss Bragg is at the Valentine Museum in Richmond, Virginia. C.C. Tseng mentions Chinese friends, Miss Lin, Mr. An, and Mr. Lin, and Charleston friends Miss Richardson and Helen. A recent storm destroyed some flowers in Miss Bragg's garden.
In this four-page handwritten letter, C.C. Tseng discusses his return to Charleston, a visit to Snug Harbor, South Carolina, summer reading plans, and possible visit to New York. Mr. An reports he is now a "talking machine." He has also made the last payment for an automobile and plans to do some gardening. He has received two checks from Laura Bragg and mentions Miss Liu.
In this seven-page handwritten letter C.C. Tseng disusses life at military camp, marksmanship training, Chia Mei's feelings, Su Chun, and questions made to him by Colonel Cole, R.O.T.C. commander.
In this two-page handwritten letter C.C. Tseng discusses his concern for Laura Bragg's illness, travel plans, and plan to go to Norwich University, he received check from Miss Richardson, and signed letter "I-Men."
In this four page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about ROTC camp, summer travel plans to Cornell University and Niagara Falls, and educational plans for his female friend. He also writes of his hopes for Chia Mei to become a great flier.
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong expresses his sorrow that Laura M. Bragg had been ill. He writes none of the expected Chinese students are going to attend The Citadel. He met his female friend in Chicago, IL. He learns Chia Mei may be in aviator school and he expects to return on the twenty-first, signing his letter, "Little Captain."
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong expresses his thanks for learning about mistletoe. He also enclosed a photo from a visit to Snug Harbor and an oyster roast. He also inquires about how to learn the costs and expenses for a female Chinese student to come and study at the College of Charleston.
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about a "splendid supper" that ended their hunger due to a Citadel boys' strike for better food. He also thanks Laura M. Bragg for sharing information about admission to Simmons College.
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes receiving marksmanship for shooting rifles at camp. He writes about Major Prouty, his Psychology professor. He writes that he is glad that probably four more Tsing Hua boys will com to The Citadel; he is withholding his "joy until the four boys actually come to The Citadel and pass, at least, the first two weeks' rat's life."
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes of traveling alone to Buffalo, NY, and his feelings of being a foreigner. He writes of the other students' plans to continue their educations and signs his letter, "Little Captain."
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes of his travels to Meadville, PA. He met an American lady who spoke Chinese. He will spend the remainder of his summer vacation in Columbus, Ohio.
In this four page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about ROTC camp, marksmanship medals, summer travel plans with Mr. Li and Mr. Wang, and his bill from the Charleston Library Society.
In this two page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about the cold weather in Charleston, SC. He asks Laura M. Bragg to review a letter of recommendation he has written for a friend. He also asks Laura M. Bragg to write a recommendation letter for his female friend for a scholarship.
In this two page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about his joy at receiving a telegram from Laura M. Bragg. She had seen his female friend, in Washington, DC and described her as a "lovely little lady."
In this two page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes of seeing Chia Mei and his female friend, Yah Chuan. He writes of not finding a gift he felt was good for her. They plan to study in the Library of Congress.
In this two page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes of his changed arrival date and his plans to stay in Washington, D.C. to help his friend register at George Washington University. He writes he saw Chia Mei.
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about his difficulty finding a room in Washington D.C., he also learns that he only needs one year of residence to complete his Master's degree at Harvard, and that his friend is not someone that he wants to marry. Fong Lee Wong plans to stay in Washington, D.C. until it is time to start Harvard summer school.
In this two page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about receiving 5 demerits and 10 confinements for taking a day to mourn his late father. He also writes about his decision to attend Harvard University. Fong Lee Wong sends his regards to Chia Mei.
![Letter from C.C. Tseng to Laura M. Bragg, December 6, 1926 [1927]](https://iiif.library.cofc.edu/iiif/2/43522/full/200,/0/default.jpg)
