ROBERT MERRILL BARTLETT PAPERS

[PAPERS, 1923-1991, n.d.]

SCOPE AND CONTENT

The papers of Robert Merrill Bartlett document Bartlett's career as a 
teacher, writer, and historian. The collection consists of a small amount 
of biographical material (1 folder of clippings and family history) and 
.05 lin. ft. of correspondence. The correspondence includes letters 
written from China (1925-27). In addition to the correspondence, the 
collection contains clippings, writings, an oral history, and photographs 
concerning Bartlett's experiences in China and Chinese History in 1920s.  
The writings series cover three areas of Bartlett's interests; The Pilgrims, 
China, and religion and church history. Titles of manuscripts include 
"Chinese Revolutionaries" (c. 1986), "The Beleaguered City Peking" 
(October 24, 1924), "Alpine Pilgrims" (n.d.), and  "The Church of the 
Palatinate" (n.d.).  The writings concerning the Pilgrims (along with 
notes) provide a resource of information concerning Pilgrims and life in 
New England in the 1600s.


SERIES DESCRIPTION

Series I. Biographical, c. 1983-1991, n.d. (2 folders, 
.05 lin. ft.)

	The biographical materials include copies of articles and 
newsclippings concerning Robert M. Bartlett's life. Also included 
is Pilgrim Robert Bartlett 1603-1976, a genealogy written by Robert M. 
Bartlett, n.d. 


Series II. Correspondence, 1925-27, 1933, 1941, 1982 
(2 folders, .05 lin. ft.)

	The correspondence consists of a type script summary of letters 
received (1933), and 4 letters concerning professional matters. A separate 
folder contains copies of letters written by Bartlett from China reporting on 
his experiences (1925-27). 


Series III. Talks and Sermons, 1927-1933 (2 folders, .10 lin. ft.)

	These talks given by Bartlett include "Our Pilgrim Heritage" (1993), "The 
Religion of the Pilgrims" (1973), "Fifty Years Ago in Longmeadow" (1957), 
and a lecture concerning the Intellectual Revolution in China (1927). Two 
sermons include "Two Apples" (1943) and "Counterfeit" (1927). 


Series IV. Writings, 1923-27, 1930, 1943, 1971-1987, 1990, 
n.d.  (71 folders, 1.25 lin. ft.)

	Writings of Robert M. Bartlett including "The Obstinate Illusion: A 
Historical Novel of China and America, 1920-1950" (1991), "Chinese 
Revolutionaries" (c. 1986), "Jimmy Yen: Humanitarian of the Century" 
(1986), and miscellaneous writings concurring China, pilgrims, and religion. 


Series V. Clippings, 1925-61, 1971-87, n.d. (4 folders, 
.05 lin. ft.)

	Newspaper articles concerning events in China, history of the 
pilgrims, and Florida's natural habitats. 


Series VI. Oral History, c. 1983-84 (30 cassettes, .25 lin. ft.)

	Thirty cassette tapes of an oral history of Jimmy Yen. The interview 
was conducted by Robert Bartlett. 


Series VII. Photographs, 1924-27, 1962, n.d. (6 folders, 
.50 lin. ft.)

	Photographs of people, buildings, and daily activities in China 
(1924-1927), photographs of events and buildings concerning pilgrims, 
photographs for the book "Why We Are Alike: A Child's Story of the 
Great Religions" (n.d.). Also included are negatives and glass slides of 
China. 


RELATED SOURCES:  For other collections documenting 
Chinese history, see the records of the Oberlin Shansi Memorial 
Association (RG 15); papers of College Presidents Henry Churchill 
King (RG 2/6) and Ernest Hatch Wilkins (RG 2/7); papers of Lydia Lord 
Davis (30/80);  papers of Herbert and Josephine Van Meter (30/288); 
papers of Alice Moon Williams (30/58).

 

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