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A Container List of the ZENG QI PAPERS 1907-1955 14 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box (6.76 linear feet) Hoover Institution Archives Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305-6010 Phone: (650) 723-3563, Fax: (650) 725-3445 Email: [email protected] http://www.hoover.org/library-archives Prepared by Hoover Institution Staff © 2016 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved. Zeng Qi papers, 1907-1955 Collection Summary Collection Title Zeng Qi papers, 1907-1955 Collection Number 2010C27 Creator Zeng Qi, 1892-1951 Extent 14 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box Repository Hoover Institution Archives Stanford University, Stanford CA, 94305-6010 http://www.hoover.org/library-and-archives Abstract Includes correspondence, speeches and writings, party programs and proceedings, clippings, other printed matter, and photographs relating to political conditions in China, the Young China Party, and Chinese relations with the United States. Arrangement Statement The collection is organized into eight series: Biographical file, Speeches and Writing file, Young China Party file, Correspondence file, Clippings file, Printed matter, Oversize files, and Miscellany. Physical Location Hoover Institution Archives Language of the Materials Chinese, English, French and Spanish 2 Hoover Institution Library & Archives ©2016 Zeng Qi papers, 1907-1955 Information for Researchers Access The 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], Zeng Qi papers, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives Acquisition Information Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 2009. Accruals 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 at http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number of boxes listed in this finding aid. Related Collection(s) Zhongguo guo min dang records, Hoover Institution Archives Indexing Terms Zhongguo qing nian dang. China--History--Republic, 1912-1949. China--Politics and government--1912-1949. China--Foreign relations--United States. United States--Foreign relations--China. 3 Zeng Qi papers, 1907-1955 Zeng Qi, 1891-1951 Biographical Note 1891 Born Zeng Muhan in Long Chang, Sichuan, China 1912 Attended Sichuan Law School in Chengdu, China 1913 Enrolled at Aurora University, a French Jesuit institution in Shanghai, China 1916 Studied at Chuo (Central) University, Tokyo, Japan 1917 Founded Overseas Chinese News Services in Tokyo 1918 Founded the Chinese Students in Japan for National Salvation Corps Established Qiu Guo Ribao (Save the Nation Daily) 1919 Established Xinwen Bao, Paris News Service 1923 Founder and Chairman of the Young China Party 1924 August Professor at Da Xia University, Shanghai Law College and Tong Zhi University; founded Xueyi Da Xue 1924 October Founded the Xing Shi Zhou Kan (Awakened Lion Weekly) in Shanghai, China 1927 Arrested and imprisoned by the Kuomintang (KMT) in Shanghai, China 1933 Returned to Hunan, China to support the Kuomintang in propagandizing against the Chinese Communists 1938 Appointed to the National Defense Council and member of the People’s Political Council 1945 Participated in the Political Consultative Conference in Chungking, China 1946 Representative to the National Assembly of Constitution Making 1947 Vice President of the “Promoting Constitution Committee,” a standing organ derived from the National Assembly 1947 Coalition government of the KMT, the Social Democratic Party and Young China Party established 1948 Elected as representative to the National Assembly; appointed political adviser to Chiang Kai-shek Moved to the United States 4 Zeng Qi papers, 1907-1955 Biographical Note (cont’d.) 1950 Toured Europe, where he advocated the organization of an “Anti-Communist League of All Religions” 1951 May 7 Died, George Washington Hospital, Washington, D.C. Zeng Qi (1892-1951) was a distinguished political leader, government official, journalist, and poet. Founder and head of the Young China Party, Zeng Qi was one of the leading figures of modern China’s "third-force" democratic movements. During times of national peril, Zeng Qi addressed the Chinese people, saying that nationalism was the only way to save the country from subjugation and that democracy was the key to China's survival and development. Zeng Qi's political career began shortly after his graduation from Sichuan Law School in Chengdu. He later studied in Japan at Chuo University (1916) and in France, where he became involved with various nationalistic movements. In 1923, Zeng Qi served as a special correspondent from Paris to Xin Wen Bao, a daily newspaper based in Shanghai. He also worked with Zhou Enlai to organize the Association of Chinese Clubs in France, which campaigned against foreign control of Chinese railways. It was in France where Zeng Qi, along with Li Huang, Chen Qitiang, and Zuo Shunsheng, founded the anti-communist, anti- fascist Young China Party. As a journalist, Zeng Qi wrote many articles for the Chengdu Shang Bao (Chengdu Commercial Gazette) and the Sichuan Gong Bao (Sichuan Impartial Journal).He also founded and edited several daily newspapers and periodicals, including the Min Guo Xin Bao (New Republic) and Xing Shi Zhou Kan (Awakened Lion). Although once opposed to Chiang Kai-shek, in 1937 Zeng Qi joined forces with the Generalissimo in the campaign against Japan. After Japan’s surrender, Zeng Qi was the leading delegate of the Young China Party to the Political Consultative Conference at Chongqing. In the winter of 1946, he became a representative to the National Assembly of Constitution Making and was selected as a member of the presidium. On behalf of the Young China Party, he signed, together with the Kuomintang and the China Democratic Socialist League (led by Zhang Junmai aka Carson Chang), the Common Political Program and consequently became a state councilor in the Nationalist government after it was reorganized in April 1947. After Chiang was inaugurated as president of the Chinese Republic, Zeng Qi was appointed his supreme adviser. During the Truman administration, in 1948, Zeng Qi came to the United States to study its constitutional government and worked fervently to garner U.S. support against the Chinese Communists. Zeng Qi died in 1951 in Washington, D.C. 5 Zeng Qi papers, 1907-1955 Scope and Content Note The Zeng Qi papers contain materials covering the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) and the Chinese Civil War (1946-1950), as well as records of the Young China Party; manuscripts; newspaper clippings; published matter; and correspondence between Zeng Qi, leading figures in the Young China Party, and other notable military and political officials of the Nationalist government, including Chiang Kai-shek, Li Zongren, Chen Cheng, Chen Bulei, Yan Xishan, Bai Chongxi, and Fu Zuoyi. 6 Zeng Qi papers, 1907-1955 Series Description Box Nos Series 1 Biographical File, 1948-1951 and undated Material on or about Zeng Qi. 1-2 Speeches and Writings, 1928-1949 and undated Drafts, manuscripts, notes, poetry, and printed copies of speeches and writings by Zeng Qi. 3 Young China Party File, 1919-1951 (bulk 1945-1950) Includes handbooks, pamphlets, and reports relating to the Young China Party. Arranged alphabetically and by subject; in English, Chinese and French. 4-7 Correspondence, 1934-1951 (bulk 1946-1950) and undated Arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent and chronologically. 8-9 Clippings, 1911-1951 (bulk 1948-1949) Unprocessed newspapers and magazine clippings. 10-13 Printed Matter, 1907-1955 Zeng Qi’s book collection, including translated foreign novels, political thesis, biographies, and manuscripts, arranged alphabetically by author’s last name. 14 Oversize File, 1946-1951 Includes hard cover full newspaper albums and letters of appointment signed by Chiang Kai-shek. 15 Miscellany, 1932-1951 Includes photos of Zeng Qi and his colleagues and their families, as well as memorabilia. 7 Zeng Qi Papers, 1925-1951 Box Folder Nos Nos Contents Container List 1. Biographical File, 1950-1951 and undated 1 Autobiographical statement, typescript, undated 2-3 Financial records, 1950-1951 4 Medical records, 1950-1951 5 Obituaries, 1951 Speeches and Writings, 1928-1949 and undated Drafts, manuscripts, notes, and poetry, printed copies of speeches and writings by Zeng Qi. 6-7 Untitled poetry and speech drafts, undated 2. 1 "Ben Dang Cheng Gong Bi Qiang Zhi Jie Duan Ji Jin Hou de Qu Zhu Ling Shi" (本黨成功比強之階段及今後的驅逐領事), undated 2 "Bu Bian Zi Ming Zhi Shi Shi" (不變自明之事實), 1948 3 China News Agency, 1931 4 "Gan Di Zhuan Ba" (甘地传跋), undated 5 "Guo Jia Zhu Yi Zhe Zhi Si Da Lu Ju" (國家主义這支四大陸 劇), 1928 6 "An Interview with Mr. Tseng Chi on the Eve of National Double Tenth Festival," undated 7 "Kang Gong Bi Sheng Zhi Liang Da Zhan Lue" (抗共比省之兩 大戰略), 1949 8 "Kang Ri Bi Sheng Lu" (抗日比省錄), undated 9 "A Plain Talk on Soviet Russia Problem," undated 10 “The Present American Foreign Policy Which Is Beyond My Understanding: To American Leaders In or Not In the Government,” undated 11 "Some Important Schemes of the Communism International and East Asia," undated 12 "Yi Shi Shi Xi Wang Guo Ren…," 1948 13 "Zeng Qi Zhan Shi Yan Lun Ji" (璔奇戰時言論集), 1940 14 "Zhong Guo Ge Zheng Dang Shi Bi Jiao" (中國各政党是比較), 1935 15 "Zhong Guo Qing Nian Dang Yu Zhong Guo Guo Min Dang, Zhong Guo Gong Chan Dang Shi Nian Lai Dou Zheng Zhi Jing Guo" (中國共產黨十年來鬥爭之經過), 1934 16 "Zhong Guo Qing Nian Dang Dang Qian Zheng Zhi Fang Shen" (中國青年黨黨前政治翻身) undated 3.
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