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William Elliot Griffis
No full textWilliam Elliot Griffis graduated from Rutgers College in 1869. During his time at Rutgers, he tutored some of the first Japanese students to come to the United States. In 1871, he accepted a job organizing education and teaching natural sciences in Fukui, Japan. Upon his return, he became one of the foremost scholars of Japan working in the United States, and published the paramount English language work on Japan, "The Mikado's Empire." This photograph is his Rutgers College graduation portrait
Letter from D. Appleton and Company to William Elliot Griffis, November 19, 1889
No full textConfirms that manuscript has been received, edited, and sent to printer, with only a few concerns about publisher formula.Incomplete; next pages missingThis project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.Youngmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters
Letter from Henry D. Appenzeller to William Elliot Griffis, September 15, 1912
No full textDiscusses desk clutter and slang. Extends appreciation and thanks for Griffis' presentation of his father (Henry G. Appenzeller) in the book.This project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.Youngmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters
Letter from Henry D. Appenzeller to William Elliot Griffis, March 9, 1915
No full textThanks Griffis for sending McGiffur's book. Provides a list of names and addresses (at Griffis' request, context unknown).This project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.Youngmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters
Letter from Henry D. Appenzeller to William Elliot Griffis, September 5, 1916
No full textDiscusses Ida's visit to Berlin to assist with the inscription of a monument. Discusses letters received from Alice and Betty, among Japanese in Korea. Describes meeting with C.D. Morris (favors Japanese working in Korea). Discusses his future, including work at a Conference (unnamed) and at the Missions Rooms in New York.This project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.Youngmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters
Letter from Henry D. Appenzeller to William Elliot Griffis, December 14, 1912
No full textThanks Griffis for sending a basket of books and words of encouragement. Discusses Griffis and Mrs. Griffis' future visit.This project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.Youngmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters
Letter from Henry D. Appenzeller to William Elliot Griffis, December 16, 1912
No full textEncloses money order of $1.40 for postage and a copy of A Modern Pioneer. Asks Griffis to autograph the book and send it to Lancaster.This project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.Youngmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters
Letter from Henry D. Appenzeller to William Elliot Griffis, December 27, 1915
No full textThanks Griffis for sending a series of Sermons on the S.S. lesson, and his package of tea. Discusses Christmas and his upcoming visit to the Wadsworths'This project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.Youngmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters
Letter from Julius D. Dreher to William Elliot Griffis, January 29, 1894
No full textProvides Griffis with information about Mr. Surh BeungKui, explaining that Mr. Surh is a diligent student in algebra and English, and attends Salem Church Sunday School.This project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.Youngmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters
Letter from Henry D. Appenzeller to William Elliot Griffis, November 11, 1912
No full textUpdates on his work and studies at Drew. Discusses his earning wages as an apprentice carpenter, tutor of Latin & Rhetoric, waiter, and worker on the construction of the S.W. Browne Refectory.This project was funded by a grant from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Seoul, Korea.Youngmee Yu Cho and Sungmin Park are responsible for the transcription and annotation of the letters
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