[Arthur W. Hummel, Sr.'s archives]
Published: 1884
Place of publication: 1884-1975]
Language: eng
Subjects: Archives; Librarians; History; Sources; Missionaries
Description: Collection includes books, photos, letters, and other documents.
Notes: Donated; Sharman B. Hummel.

Arthur William Hummel (1884-1975) was a missionary to China and Chief of the Orientalia Collection at the Library of Congress. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.S. and B.D., and worked as a English teacher and missionary in Beijing and Fenzhou, China. After his return he was hired to work at the Library of Congress, where he remained until his retirement in 1954. After his retirement he taught at the American University and renewed his missionary efforts.

Finding aids are included in each box and available in the library.
Table of contents: title: Box (1). Arthur W. Hummel, Sr.'s archives-Books and photos; title: Box (2). Arthur W. Hummel, Sr.'s archives-Letters and other documents; title: DVD-ROM; title: CD-ROM.