Karl August Wittfogel Papers, 1728-1992
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Register of the Karl August 66033 1 Wittfogel Papers, 1728-1992 Register of the Karl August Wittfogel Papers, 1728-1992 Hoover Institution Archives Stanford University Stanford, California Contact Information Hoover Institution Archives Stanford University Stanford, California 94305-6010 Phone: (650) 723-3563 Fax: (650) 725-3445 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.hoover.org/library-and-archives/ Processed by: Linda Bernard and Katherine Reynolds Date Completed: 1992 Encoded by: Xiuzhi Zhou © 1997 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved. Descriptive Summary Title: Karl August Wittfogel papers, Date (inclusive): 1728-1992 Collection number: 66033 Creator: Wittfogel, Karl August, 1896-1988 Collection Size: 408 manuscript boxes, 11 card file boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 6 album boxes, 61 envelopes, 1 oversize folder, 15 microfilm reels, 1 videotape cassette, 2 phonorecords, 19 slides(183 linear feet) Repository: Hoover Institution Archives Stanford, California 94305-6010 Abstract: Speeches and writings, memoirs, correspondence, notes, studies, reports, printed matter, and audiovisual materials, relating to the history of China from ancient times to the twentieth century; the development of Chinese studies in the West; the concept of an Asiatic mode of production; and the history of German, Russian, Chinese and international communist movements. Includes some papers of Esther Schiff Goldfrank and G. L. Ulmen. Language: English,German and Chinese. Access Collection is open for research The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Karl August Wittfogel papers, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives. Acquisition Information Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1966. Accruals Register of the Karl August 66033 2 Wittfogel Papers, 1728-1992 Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find the collection in Stanford University's online catalog Socrates at http://library.stanford.edu/webcat . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in Socrates is larger than the number of boxes listed in this finding aid. Access Points Communism. Communism--Germany. Communism--China. Asiatic mode of production. China--Study and teaching. Germany. Soviet Union. Russia (Federation) Chin.a United States. Civilization, Oriental. Communism--Soviet Union. Slides (Photography) Phonorecords. Video tapes. Goldfrank, Esther Schiff. Ulmen, G. L. 1896, Sept. Born, Woltersdorf, Germany 6 1912 Joined the German youth movement Wandervogel 1917 Drafted, German Army Signal Corps 1918 Joined the Unabhangige Sozialdemokratische Partei 1920-1921 Teacher, Volkshochschule Schloss Tinz, Tinz, Germany 1920 Joined the Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands 1921 Married Rose Schlesinger Author, Rote Soldaten: Politische Tragodie in 5 Akten 1922 Author, Der Mann, der eine Idee hat Die Mutter, Der Fluchtling Vom Urkommunismus bis zur proletarischen Revolution Die Wissenschaft der burgerlichen Gesellschaft: Eine marxistische Untersuchung 1923 Author, Wer ist der Dummste? 1924 Author, Geschichte der burgerlichen Gesellschaft: Von ihren Anfangen bis zur Schwelle der grossen Revolution Der Wolkenkratzer: Amerikanischer Sketch 1924-1925 Author, Die spannenden Abenteuer des 12 jahrigen Freiheitshelden Antonio Mascaro im Bauernaufstand zu Mallorka 1925 Cultural editor, Die Rote Fahne 1925-1933 Research associate, Institut fur Sozialforschung, Universitat Frankfurt, Germany 1926 Author, Das erwachende China: Ein Abriss der Geschichte der gegenwartigen Probleme Chinas 1928 Ph.D. in economics, Universitat Frankfurt 1931 Author, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft Chinas: Versuch der wissenschaftlichen Analyse einer grossen asiatischen Agrargesellschaft 1933 Married Olga Joffe Arrested; spent nine months in prison and in three concentration camps 1934 Left Germany for England and then the United States Register of the Karl August 66033 3 Wittfogel Papers, 1728-1992 1934-1939 Research associate, International Institute of Social Research, associated with and located on the campus ofColumbia University, New York City (formerly the Institutfur Sozialforschung) 1935-1937 Researcher in China 1936 Author (under the pseudonym Klaus Hinrichs), Staatliches Konzentrationslager VII 1939 Joined the Wider Quaker Fellowship Broke with the Communist movement after the Nazi-Soviet Pact 1939-1968 Founder and director, Chinese History Project, Columbia University, New York City (co-sponsored by the Institute of Pacific Relations and the International Institute of Social Research, and after 1947, by the University of Washington and Columbia University) 1940 Married Esther S. Goldfrank 1941 Naturalized American citizen 1943-1944 Lecturer in Chinese, Columbia University, New York City 1944-1945 Associate Professor in International Studies, Columbia University, New York City 1945-1946 Associate Professor in the University Seminars, Columbia University, New York City 1947-1949 Acting professor of Chinese History, University of Washington, Seattle 1949 Author (with Feng Chia-sheng), History of Chinese Society: Liao (907-1125) 1949 Joined the American Committee for Cultural Freedom 1949-1966 Professor of Chinese History, University of Washington, Seattle 1950 Subpoenaed to appear before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in executive session 1951 Subpoenaed to appear before the Internal Security Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee in open session 1957 Author, Oriental Despotism: A Comparative Study of Total Power 1960 Author, From Marx to Mao: A Viewer's Guide 1966-1988 Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, Seattle 1977 Author, Beitrage zur marxistischen Asthetik 1988, May Died, New York City 25 Boxes 1-4 BIOGRAPHICAL FILE, 1831-1987. Scope and Content Note Articles, clippings, legal documents, memoirs, memoranda and notes arranged by physical form Boxes 5-56 CORRESPONDENCE, 1907-1988. Scope and Content Note Arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent Boxes 57-63 NOTES, n.d. Scope and Content Note Reading notes and excerpts arranged alphabetically by topic Boxes 64-120 SPEECHES AND WRITINGS, 1913-1990. Scope and Content Note Articles, autobiographical notes, drafts of books, essays, index cards, memoirs, notes, speeches, and related research material and correspondence, arranged chronologically by title Boxes 121-151 UNFINISHED WRITING PROJECTS, 1956-1984. Scope and Content Note Drafts of projected books, arranged alphabetically by title Register of the Karl August 66033 4 Wittfogel Papers, 1728-1992 COURSE MATERIAL, 1943-1970. Boxes 152-154 COURSE MATERIAL, 1943-1970. Scope and Content Note Notes and correspondence arranged alphabetically by university Boxes 155-242 SUBJECT FILE, 1797-1987. Scope and Content Note Pamphlets, clippings, articles, reports, and conference papers arranged alphabetically by topic Boxes 243-286 CHINESE HISTORY PROJECT, 1936-1977. Scope and Content Note Prepared data sheets, correspondence, financial records, memoranda, notes, and published and unpublished writings arranged by physical form Boxes 287-290 CHINESE LANGUAGE MATERIALS, n.d. Scope and Content Note (unsorted) Boxes 291-293 ESTHER SCHIFF GOLDFRANK PAPERS, 1917-1987. Scope and Content Note Published and unpublished writings, notes, correspondence, articles, and clippings arranged by physical form Boxes 294-295 GARY L. ULMEN PAPERS, 1964-1986. Scope and Content Note Published and unpublished writings and correspondence arranged by physical form Boxes 296-306 INDEX CARD FILE, n.d. Scope and Content Note Address and bibliographic, biographic, and reference note files arranged alphabetically by file Boxes 307-309 PHONOTAPE REELS, n.d. Scope and Content Note Phonotape reels of reminiscences by Wittfogel. In English Box: 307 Tape 1, Memories undated Note A transcription is available. In English Access Information Use copy reference number: 66033_a_0001434 Microfilm cabinet MICROFILM REELS, 1832-1938. Scope and Content Note Microfilm copies of published articles and reference materials arranged alphabetically by subject Record cabinet PHONORECORDS n.d. Scope and Content Note Phonorecords of Native American and Brazilian Indian music arranged alphabetically by title Register of the Karl August 66033 5 Wittfogel Papers, 1728-1992 VIDEOTAPE CASSETTE, 1982. Tape cabinet VIDEOTAPE CASSETTE, 1982. Scope and Content Note Recording of lecture by Wittfogel on Oriental Despotism given in Germany Map case OVERSIZE MATERIALS, 1919-1954. Scope and Content Note Placards announcing speeches, research materials for