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Madame Chiang Kai-shek and Miss Emma Mills : China's first lady and her American friend

Title
Madame Chiang Kai-shek and Miss Emma Mills : China's first lady and her American friend / Thomas A. DeLong.
Author
DeLong, Thomas A.
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2007.

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Description
xii, 252 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
Summary
"The volume describes the identity struggle both girls faced following their 1917 graduation from Wellesley. Following Emma's visit to China, the friendship continued through their correspondence. Emma's role in the newly organized American Bureau of Medical Aid to China is discussed as are Madame Chiang Kai-shek's international fund-raising efforts on behalf of Chinese war relief"--Provided by publisher.
Alternative Title
China's first lady and her American friend
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-248) and index.
Contents
Shanghai -- Nomads -- Wellesley -- Empathy -- New callings -- West to east -- Among movers and shakers -- Sisterhood -- In the thick of things -- Sun's successor -- First lady -- Trouble spots -- Pen and sword -- A tightening grip -- Agitation and angst -- Committed to victory -- The common battle and high ideals -- Homecoming -- Table talk -- Victory without peace -- Frequent flyers -- Milestones.
Call Number
JFE 07-3393
ISBN
  • 9780786429806 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 0786429801 (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2006103266
OCLC
  • 77504837
  • vendorOCM77504837
Author
DeLong, Thomas A.
Title
Madame Chiang Kai-shek and Miss Emma Mills : China's first lady and her American friend / Thomas A. DeLong.
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2007.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-248) and index.
Research Call Number
JFE 07-3393
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