China Institute In America

Incorporated under the University of the State of New York

CHINA HOUSE, 125 EAST 65TH STREET, NEW YORK 21, N. Y.

OFFICERS

HON. V. K. WELLINGTON KOO

HON. J. LEIGHTON STUART
*Honorary Presidents*

HENRY R. LUCE
*President*

MRS. W. MURRAY CRANE

C. SCOTT FLETCHER

G. ELLSWORTH HUGGINS

MRS. CHARLES MERZ

C. F. YAU
*Vice Presidents*

EDWARD H. HUME
*Secretary*

ROSWELL L. GILPATRIC
*Treasurer*

VIRGINIA RUNTON
*Assistant Treasurer*

CHIH MENG
*Director*

TRUSTEES

BROMWELL AULT

DONALD M. BRODIE

CHANG POLING

MRS. W. MURRAY CRANE

STEPHEN DUGGAN

C. SCOTT FLETCHER

REGINALD E. GILLMOR

ROSWELL L. GILPATRIC

L. CARRINGTON GOODRICH

HU SHIH

C. L. HSIA

HSI TE-MOU

G. ELLSWORTH HUGGINS

EDWARD H. HUME

K. C. LI

HENRY R. LUCE

WALTER H. MALLORY

MRS. CHARLES MERZ

MRS. MAURICE T. MOORE

HENRY L. STIMSON

THOMAS J. WATSON, JR.

C. F. YAU

October 23, 1947

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hoover:

Secretary of State George C. Marshall, in
a visit to China Institute headquarters on September 23rd,
said:

> "...As far as the relations between China and the United States are concerned, education has beyond any doubt the greatest influence on these relations, and may be the greatest stabilizing force. We should do all we can to promote and stimulate the carrying forward of this work."

For more than twenty years, China Institute
in America has been engaged in administering scholarship
aid to the best of China's young men and women while they
are in this country.

It is my hope that, after reading the enclosed
invitation, your sentiments will echo those of Secretary
Marshall and that, by becoming an Associate, you will
assist in furthering the good work of the Institute.

Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Hoover
347 Madison Avenue, Room 705
New York 17, New York

Cable Address: CHINAHOUSE

"I have long believed that the exchange of students is the surest single way, over the decades, to promote understanding among peoples; and such understanding among peoples is the one best hope for peace. The history of the student exchange program with China, in which the China Institute has played such a vital role, is an example of what can be achieved and an augury of what ought to be undertaken on a tremendously expanded scale."

HON. WILLIAM BENTON
Assistant Secretary of State

Excerpt from letter to
China Institute in America

CHINA HOUSE

Home of China Institute in America, *China House* is a meeting place of peoples and ideas, dedicated to the encouragement of East-West understanding.

Here old friendships are cemented and new ones made in an atmosphere of fellowship and good will.

*China House* is a living demonstration of a practical means to develop interest and abiding friendship between peoples, which may eventually lead to One World, the hope of men and women everywhere.

TOWARD A BETTER UNDERSTANDING

China, although sorely tried by war and torn by conflicting ideologies, is a great potential force in shaping the future course of world events.

It is vitally important that Americans have a knowledge of China's rich traditional background and the aspirations of her people today. It is equally important for Chinese to acquaint themselves with America's heritage.

The Chinese Republic has demonstrated its desire for building a basis of greater understanding with the United States and we can demonstrate that America is a land of friendly people, genuinely interested in furthering mutual understanding.

One way to reassure China of continuing American friendship is through individual, personal contacts with the young Chinese who come to this country for their education.

Several thousand Chinese students now are in the United States. More than ever before it is our duty to see that these young men and women gain a thorough understanding of the American way of life.

CHINA INSTITUTE IN AMERICA

China Institute has a long background of
experience in fostering friendly relations be-
tween the American and Chinese peoples.

Over a period of years the Institute has
been responsible for administering scholar-
ship aid and giving other assistance to the
best of China's young men and women
while they are in this country. The Institute
holds this to be a sacred trust.

In addition to maintaining close contact
with Chinese students in our colleges and
universities, the Institute provides oppor-
tunities for them to know Americans, to
understand American customs and to re-
ceive on-the-job training in our industrial
plants, after their university work is com-
pleted and before returning to important
tasks in China.

The Institute was founded in 1926. It is
a non-profit, non-political organization in-
corporated under the Board of Regents of
the University of the State of New York
and is supported by voluntary contribu-
tions and grants.

Both the United States Government and

the Chinese Government entrust China Institute with the administration of scholarships and funds for Chinese students studying and training in this country. It is the only organization in the United States rendering this type of service.

All of the monies received by the Institute from sources within the United States are spent in the United States.

CHINA HOUSE

National headquarters of China Institute in America is China House - a handsome four-story building given by The Henry Luce Foundation in memory of the late Dr. Henry Winters Luce.

Since its opening in 1944, China House has become the meeting place for Chinese student clubs and Chinese-American organizations. Hundreds of Chinese students and student-trainees, many of them new arrivals, receive a warm and friendly welcome at China House, and to them, strangers in a new land, it is a bit of home.

Diplomats, government officials, leaders of industry, educators, scholars, artists, musicians and writers of the world's nations participate in events at China House which augment international fellowship.

"In-Service Courses," covering Chinese History and Culture, elementary, intermediate and advanced classes in the Chinese language, are offered during the academic year to American teachers, students and others.

Important exhibitions of traditional and contemporary Chinese art are held at regu-

lar intervals throughout the year. Well
known Chinese and American authorities
give lectures and lead discussions on Chi-
nese culture and Chinese-American affairs.
All of these activities are attended by both
Americans and Chinese of all walks of life.
Associates are invited to the opening pre-
views of the exhibitions, as well as to con-
certs and other functions at China House.

At regular intervals “open house” is held
for student groups and older friends of the
Institute. Chinese, Americans, and other
nationals attend these functions. Associates
thus come to know personally many of
these promising, talented Chinese who,
after returning to their homeland, one day
will occupy important posts in government,
industry, finance and education.

The memories which these students have
of their visits in this country will remain
with them always and what they think
about America will result mainly from their
contacts with Americans while here. You
can make this possible for numbers of them
through your interest in China Institute.

CHINA INSTITUTE ASSOCIATES

As an Associate of China Institute in America you will be contributing to many varied activities of which the following are a few:

1. Administering scholarships and rendering service to Chinese students in the United States.

2. Conducting seminars and language courses for American teachers and others which will better the understanding of China in American schools and communities.

3. Extending American hospitality to Chinese students and visitors in the United States through cultural and social relationships.

4. Assisting Chinese graduates to obtain on-the-job student training in the United States.

> "There is nothing which will contribute more to cordial relations between China and the United States than the constant exchange of students in years when their intellectual characters and friendships are being formed."

DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, General of the Army
Cable from Gen. MacArthur

PRIVILEGES OF
CHINA INSTITUTE ASSOCIATES

1. Subscription to the Institute's publications.

2. Invitations to private openings of exhibitions.

3. Tickets to special lectures and recitals.

4. Annual report of the Director.

5. Use of China House by reservation for group meetings concerning China.

TEACHER ASSOCIATES $5 annually

CONTRIBUTING ASSOCIATES $10 annually

SUPPORTING ASSOCIATES $25 annually

SUSTAINING ASSOCIATES $100 annually

LIFE ASSOCIATES $1,000

Contributions to China Institute in America
are deductible for Income Tax purposes.

"The exchange of cultural and economic ideas between Americans and Chinese is a strong bond of friendship. It is my hope that American and Chinese leaders who have in the past worked so closely together for the benefit of our two nations will continue to carry on their splendid work."

HON. W. AVERELL HARRIMAN
Secretary of Commerce

Excerpt from telegram to
China Institute in America

562 Whitney Avenue
New Haven 11, Connecticut

February 5, 1943

Dr. Chih Meng
Chin Institute
125 East 65th Street
New York 21, N. Y.

Dear Dr. Meng:

Mrs. Hoover

Hoover and I enjoy hearing about your activities even though it is not often possible for us to attend. Your kind invitation to the reception this Friday is sincerely appreciated.

It happens, much to my regret, that some time before your letter reached me I made an appointment for a very important conference (relating to our return to China) at the very hour at which the reception is to be held. I have delayed replying to your invitation in the hope that a shift of my engagement might prove possible, but because travel schedules and other considerations beyond my control are involved it seems essential that my earlier arrangement be maintained.

It is just possible that I may be able to come for just a few minutes at five o'clock, but I cannot be sure now. I know it will be an interesting and worthwhile occasion for all who can attend.

During the past months I have greatly enjoyed being a member of Dr. Francis Liu's Chinese Law class here at Yale. We have also seen Franklin Ho frequently. We are glad to know of their cooperation with you and other friends in the course on "The Real China" at Columbia.

Mrs. Hoover joins me in best wishes for all of your work.

中國之真相

# The Real China

Presented in cooperation with the
CHINA INSTITUTE IN AMERICA

This popular evening course at Columbia University is planned to help busy men and women understand the real China of today through the history, literature, philosophy and law, arts and culture of the Chinese people

Hear these distinguished authorities:

**The Hon. V. K. WELLINGTON KOO**
Chinese Ambassador to the U. S.

**Dr. P. C. CHANG**
Member of the Economic and Social Council, U. N.

**Dr. LIN YUTANG**
Author of "My Country and My People"

**Miss PEARL BUCK**
Nobel Prize-winner; author, "The Good Earth"

**Dr. FRANKLIN L. HO**
Former Vice-Minister of Economics

**Miss CHIH-LAN KAO**
Soprano, in song recital

**Dr. S. FRANCIS LIU**
Distinguished Advocate and Jurist

— and three others to be announced!

**TIME**—10 Thursday Evenings, 8:15 - 9:45 beginning Thursday, February 5

**PLACE**—McMillin Academic Theater, Broadway at 116th Street, Columbia University

**FEE**—$10 for the entire series. (To high school and college students and teachers, special, $5.)

THE INSTITUTE of ARTS and SCIENCES · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Division of Short Courses

YOU MAY ENROL BY MAIL — DO IT TODAY!
OR CALL AT THE INSTITUTE OFFICE - 304 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, BROADWAY & 116 STREET

CHINA INSTITUTE IN AMERICA

125 East 65th Street

New York 21, N. Y.

Summer News Letter

August 16, 1948

Despite the invasion of a swarm of house painters and floor scrapers bent on grooming China House for the New Look, business goes on this summer quite as usual. During the first week in June, the House was the scene of several important meetings, including the Board of Governors of the Chinese Art Society, the Management Committee of the Institute, and the alumni of Sun Yat Sen and Nankai Universities.

A lively group of children from P. S. 96 in Queens visited China House with their teacher, Mrs. Olsen, and showed particular interest in the modern Chinese paintings by Wang Chi-yuan then on exhibition.

More than one hundred friends and well-wishers made merry on June 7th at a wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yoke-chan Gee. Mrs. Gee is the former Miss Betty Y. Y. Lee.

A meeting of the Board of Trustees of China Institute was held on June 8th. Discussion of business at hand was preceded by a buffet dinner to which members of the executive staff of the Institute were invited. Other meetings during the week included that of the Fellowship Committee of United Service to China and an informal gathering of the alumnae of the Institute's In-Service Courses.

Miss Chang Yu-lang was hostess at a party for a group of out-of-town Chinese students held at China House on June 10th, and Hunter College students sponsored another party on the 12th.

Desirous of knowing something of the cultural resources of New York City a group of students from Teachers College under the guidance of Professor Elise Ruffini

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visited China House on June 15th and heard Mr. Chih Meng speak on the subject of Chinese-American cultural relations. Professor Ruffini's group returned to China House on the 21st to learn something of another aspect of Chinese culture -- Chinese cooking. Dr. Fook-tim Chan, Head of the Education Department of the Institute was their host at a delicious Chinese dinner prepared under his supervision.

On June 25th the Chinese Lunch Club held their last noon-time meeting until September.

Dr. Chen Li-fu, newly elected Vice-President of China's Legislative Yuan, was guest of honor at a tea and reception at China House on June 25th. Speaking to guests assembled following the tea, Dr. Chen said that what concerned him most in his present trip to the United States was observing the actual working of the democratic process. In his analysis of the current situation in China, Dr. Chen expressed the belief that "serious as the situation is, it is not beyond redemption."

The month of June came to a close on the 26th, with a meeting of the Chinese Medical Association of New York.

A colorful spot on the social program was the July 23rd wedding of lovely Miss Grace Chang and Mr. Y. T. King at which Consul General P. H. Chang officiated. The ceremony was followed by a gala reception attended by a great many important visitors and friends. Mr. King, who only recently arrived here from China, left with his bride shortly after the ceremony to assume the post of Chinese Deputy-Consul in Winnipeg, Canada.

On the same evening the C. C. H. Fraternity held a dinner meeting, and early the following week a meeting of the Hunter College Chinese Student Club took place.

Still another wedding reception was held on August 1st in honor of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. York Louie of Glen Cove, Long Island. Mr. Louie is connected with the Wah Chang Trading Corporation in New York City.

The reunion meeting of the Silver Bay Group of the Chinese Student Christian Association held on August 6th brought summer activities at China House temporarily up to date.

CHINA INSTITUTE IN AMERICA

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hoover:

In October 1947 you became an Associate of China Institute.

Perhaps our invitations to you to renew that association have not reached you or have missed your attention. We do not believe that our not hearing from you is indication of your lack of interest.

China Institute in America keeps open the channel of friendship between the Chinese and the American people, not with dwindling but increasing opportunity. In the past year its work for Chinese students and in educating the American people on China has more than doubled.

We believe you will want to give this work greater support than ever.

RAG:fh

CHINA INSTITUTE IN AMERICA

Pledged 5/21/52 expressing regrets
and explaining limitations of ability
and explaining limitations of ability
to be active beyond present plans.
May 19, 1952

Mrs. Lyman Hoover
5 Bronson Avenue
Scarsdale, New York

Dear Mrs. Hoover:

We are grateful to you for your willingness to take part in the hospitality program for the Chinese students. At this time, we feel a discussion and a review of the needs of the students will be not only helpful but almost necessary.

May I, then, cordially invite you to have a cup of tea with about ten others who have expressed same willingness, on Monday afternoon, May 26th, at four o'clock. at the China House.

Mrs. Maurice T. Moore will be with us to guide us in our first discussion.

I do hope you will be able to come.

GY:1kc

MAY 16 1963

Our cover design is from a paper cut-out, traditional form of Chinese folk art. The leap of the carp symbolizes success after repeated efforts to overcome great obstacles.

In these days of confusion and controversy about China and Sino-American relations, the leap of the carp is as nothing to the job of the China Institute. But our determination is as great and our goal is constant—to maintain and strengthen the time-honored friendship of Chinese and Americans, through a year-round program of varied activities:—

**For Chinese:** China House, headquarters of the Institute, is “home away from home” for many Chinese, cut off by the Communists from their beloved homeland—students, professors, business and professional people. Here they meet old friends, keep alive the Chinese cultural tradition, and discuss the future of their country.

For thirty-seven years China Institute has assisted Chinese students and scholars, awarding them fellowships and scholarships. After the Communist take-over we helped thousands of stranded Chinese continue their studies in this country or find jobs in the free-world. Today we continue to assist the free Chinese.

**For Americans:** China Institute arranges art exhibits, lecture courses and discussion groups in Chinese history and culture. Many learn to paint in Chinese fashion and speak the intricately beautiful language. Still others learn the intriguing “secret of eternal youth”—shadow-boxing known as Tai Chi Chuan.

More than half of our 1200 students are New York Public School teachers, who broaden their horizons, enrich their minds—and incidentally earn career credits, since the courses are accredited by the Board of Education.

China Institute organizes an annual seminar for college and university people who are responsible for the teaching of Chinese language and culture on campuses in many parts of the United States.

**For Chinese and Americans:** China Institute serves as a meeting place for the exchange of ideas and insights into the rich cultural heritages of China and America. The very existence of China Institute confirms the abiding friendship between Chinese and Americans.