Chronology Entry
Year
1920.04.12
Text
Letter from John Dewey to Alice Chipman, Evelyn, & Lucy Dewey
Monday, April 12 [1920]
Dear Alice, Evelyn and Lucy, …
There is another good sized room in theis house which they have offered for use when you come. This will be two in a room but I dont think it would be any better by dividing up. They have some single beds, which they will put up so mamma can have her own bed. The grounds are large and nice, and as there is a big two story piazza around the house I think it will be as cool as anywhere. No bathtub with running water, but I dont think there is anywhere except at the Bowens [Arthur J. Bowen]. Food is abundant and nourishing.
The program remains in statu quo, otherwise meaning vague. How ever this much is definite. They expect six weeks lectures from me here altogether; they have spoken of a week at Shnaghai which may come off barring strike this month. But the interesting trips arent planned till later. I dont suppose you will mourn missing Shanghai, especially as there will be plenty of chance later if you want. Anyway we maynt go this mont[h] I think they are somewhat embarrassed about the Yangste trip. Tw of the provinces, the Educations Associations bvoted to invite me, according to newspaper reports but they havent recd the official invitations, and I infer, think officials have interfered.
There is a good tennis court here. It would probably be a good idea for you to purchase a racket in Peking, as you will be glad of it here, probably wherever you are this summer. They say there is fair Chinese made racket can be bought for about five dollars, also bring a few balls. Lots of love and thanks for letters Shall hope to be able to write you definitely about plans here soon. Evelyn will find in the Sept or Oct no, No 4 of Young China a number of articles by women student[s] giving their ideas. I presume Suh Hu [Hu Shi] wont have got anybody for her unless shes had better luck than I did. Better ask George or Chiang [Monlin]when he gets back; I had thought of asking Mr [John Stewart] Burgess if he couldnt find some one, and that might be a good idea.
Love to all John
Monday, April 12 [1920]
Dear Alice, Evelyn and Lucy, …
There is another good sized room in theis house which they have offered for use when you come. This will be two in a room but I dont think it would be any better by dividing up. They have some single beds, which they will put up so mamma can have her own bed. The grounds are large and nice, and as there is a big two story piazza around the house I think it will be as cool as anywhere. No bathtub with running water, but I dont think there is anywhere except at the Bowens [Arthur J. Bowen]. Food is abundant and nourishing.
The program remains in statu quo, otherwise meaning vague. How ever this much is definite. They expect six weeks lectures from me here altogether; they have spoken of a week at Shnaghai which may come off barring strike this month. But the interesting trips arent planned till later. I dont suppose you will mourn missing Shanghai, especially as there will be plenty of chance later if you want. Anyway we maynt go this mont[h] I think they are somewhat embarrassed about the Yangste trip. Tw of the provinces, the Educations Associations bvoted to invite me, according to newspaper reports but they havent recd the official invitations, and I infer, think officials have interfered.
There is a good tennis court here. It would probably be a good idea for you to purchase a racket in Peking, as you will be glad of it here, probably wherever you are this summer. They say there is fair Chinese made racket can be bought for about five dollars, also bring a few balls. Lots of love and thanks for letters Shall hope to be able to write you definitely about plans here soon. Evelyn will find in the Sept or Oct no, No 4 of Young China a number of articles by women student[s] giving their ideas. I presume Suh Hu [Hu Shi] wont have got anybody for her unless shes had better luck than I did. Better ask George or Chiang [Monlin]when he gets back; I had thought of asking Mr [John Stewart] Burgess if he couldnt find some one, and that might be a good idea.
Love to all John
Mentioned People (1)
Dewey, John
(Burlington 1859-1952 New York, N.Y.) : Philosoph, Pädagoge, Psychologe
Subjects
Philosophy : United States of America
Documents (1)
| # | Year | Bibliographical Data | Type / Abbreviation | Linked Data |
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| 1 | 1919-1939 |
The Correspondence of John Dewey, 1871-1952. Electronic edition. Volume 2: 1919-1939. Past Masters : InteLex Corporation, 1999-. http://www.nlx.com/collections/132. [Auszüge aus Briefen, die China betreffen. Die Briefe wurden so übernommen, wie sie vom Dewey Center und Past Masters zur Verfügung gestellt wurden ; ohne Korrektur der Fehler]. |
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