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Descriptive Summary

Biographical Information

Scope and Content Note

Restrictions

Selected Search Terms

Related Material

Administrative Information

Description of Series/Container List

Series 1: Biographical Information 1927-1935

Series 2: Diaries, 1925-1934

Series 3: Writings and Research Materials, 1927-1934, n.d.(bulk 1931-1934)

Series 4: Scrapbooks, 1924-1934

Series 5: Graphic Materials, 1925, 1933, n.d.

Benjamin March

A Finding Aid to His Papers at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives



    Contact Information
    Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives
    Smithsonian Institution
    Washington, D.C. 20560
    Tel: 202-633-0533
    Email: AVRreference@asia.si.edu

Descriptive Summary

Creator: March, Benjamin, 1899-1934
Title: The Benjamin March Papers
Dates: 1923-1934
Quantity: 11.75 linear feet
Abstract: Writer, curator, and professor Benjamin Franklin March Jr. (1899-1934) studied, lectured, and wrote in the United States and in China, and through his works gained respect as one of the foremost authorities on Chinese art during the 1920s and 1930s. His papers, dating from 1923 to 1934, document his professional and personal life in the United States and in China and include lecture notes and outlines; research notes; diaries; scrapbooks; and photographs.
Identification: A 1995.10

Biographical Information

Biographical Sketch
DateEvent
1899Born, Chicago, IL. Son of Benjamin Franklin and Isabel (née McNeal)
[1917?]Attended Lewis Institute and the YMCA College before transferring to the University of Chicago
1918-1919Military service, Sergeant, Field Remount Squadron, No. 305, Army Service Corps
1922Graduated from the University of Chicago (Ph.B)
1922-1923Attended the Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY
1923-1925Teacher of English, Latin, and Bible Studies at Hopei University; the Second Normal School; and the YMCA in Paotingfu, China
1925 June 25Married Dorothy Rowe in Nanking, China
1925-1927English instructor; Librarian; and Lecturer in Chinese Art, Yenching University, Peiping, China
1927, summerLecturer on Chinese art, Columbia University
1927 – 1931Curator of Asiatic Art, Detroit Institute of Arts
1928Honorary Curator of Oriental Aesthetic Art at the Museum of Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
1928Appointed honorary curator at the Museum of Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
[1929?]Daughter (Judith) born
1929 China and Japan in Our Museums, published by the American Council, Institute of Pacific Relations
1931Spent six months in China under a special grant from the American Council of Learned Societies to study 13th century painter, Ch’ien Hsuan
1932Curator, Museum of Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
1932Appointed honorary curator at the Detroit Institute of Arts
1933Awarded a Freer Fellowship
1934Standards of Pottery Description, published by the University of Michigan Press
1934, summerOrganized, directed, and lectured at a summer session of the Institute of Asiatic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley
1934 DecemberDied at home in Ann Arbor, Michigan after a five-week illness (heart ailment)

Far Eastern art writer, curator, and lecturer, Benjamin Franklin March Jr., was born in Chicago on July 4, 1899 to Benjamin and Isabel March. He studied, lectured, and wrote in the United States and China and through his works gained respect as one of the foremost authorities on Chinese art during the 1920s and 1930s. Although he lived only thirty-five years, Benjamin March was a respected and influential scholar of Asian art.

After high school, March attended the Lewis Institute and the YMCA College before transferring to the University of Chicago from which he graduated in 1922 (Ph.B). With thoughts of becoming a Methodist minister, March enrolled at the Union Theological Seminary in New York City. At the same time, March enrolled in art classes at the Metropolitan Museum. After one year at the seminary, March was presented with and accepted the opportunity to work in China. From 1923 to 1927, March resided in China where he taught and lectured at colleges. Initially, March taught English, Latin, and Bible Studies at Hopei University, the Second Normal School, and the YMCA. From 1925 to 1927, he worked at Yenching University in Peiping (now Peking) as an instructor in English, a librarian, and lecturer in Chinese art.

While in China, March met Dorothy Rowe, the daughter of a Methodist missionary stationed in Nanking. On June 25, 1925 the two were married. Ms. Rowe, whom March sometimes called Doré, had lived in China since infancy. The author of the children’s story, “The Begging Dear”, Rowe wrote children’s stories with Chinese settings.

During the summer of 1927, the March’s moved to the United States when Columbia University offered March an appointment as lecturer of Chinese Art. Later that year March was appointed curator of Asiatic art at the Detroit Institute of Arts. He remained at the Detroit Institute of Arts in this capacity until 1931. In 1928, March was appointed Honorary Curator of Oriental Aesthetic Art by the University of Michigan’s Museum of Anthropology. The next year, Dorothy March gave birth to the couple’s only child, Judith.

During this period March published extensively, including two publications, China and Japan in Our Museums, in 1929 and, Standards of Pottery Description, in 1934. In the latter, March developed a new technique for the scientific study of the materials and methods of manufacture of ancient Chinese pottery. ( Ann Arbor Daily News. "Death Takes Noted Curator". December 14, 1934)

In 1931, March received a grant from the American Council of Learned Societies. This grant allowed March the opportunity to travel to China and Europe to study the 13th century painter, Ch’ien Hsuan. In 1932, March was named a curator at the Museum of Anthropology at the University of Michigan. The following year he was named a Freer Fellow. The summer of 1934 found March in Berkeley, California, organizing and directing the Institute of Asiatic Studies at the University of California. During the fall of 1934, March fell ill with a heart ailment. He was ill for five weeks before he died, at the age of 35, in December of 1934. At the time of his death, Benjamin March was survived by his wife Dorothy and their daughter, Judith.

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Scope and Content Note

The Benjamin March Papers span the years 1923 to 1934 and measure 11.75 linear feet. The collection includes: biographical data included in passports, obituaries, and fifty-seven condolence letters; lecture and course outlines; research notes; four diaries; one scrapbook; four illustrations including sketches for the March bookplate; fourteen photograph albums; printed matter; and 100 personal and artistic photographs.

The collection is divided into the following series:

Series 1: Biographical Information, 1927-1935

Series 2: Diaries, 1925-1934

Series 3: Writings and Research Materials, 1927-1934, n.d.

— Subseries 3.1: Lecture Materials

— Subseries 3.2: Research

— Subseries 3.3: Printed Matter

Series 4: Scrapbooks, 1924-1934

Series 5: Graphic Materials, 1925, 1933, n.d.

— Subseries 5.1: Illustrations

— Subseries 5.2: Photo Albums

— Subseries 5.3: Photographs

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

Access is by appointment only, Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please contact the Archives to make an appointment.

Restrictions on Use

No restrictions on use.

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Selected Search Terms

Names:
March, Benjamin, 1899-1934
Rowe, Dorothy, 1898-
Subjects:
Architecture -- China
Architecture -- Japan
Art -- Terminology
Art, Asian -- Research
Art, Chinese
Art, Japanese
Art, Korean
China - Description and travel
Chinese language -- Terms and phrases
Painting, Chinese
Painting, Japanese
Places:
China
Detroit (Mich.)
Japan
Michigan
Document Types:
Lecture notes
Letters
Photographs
Scrapbooks

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Related Material

The Detroit Institute of Arts maintains administrative correspondence and files generated by Benjamin March during his tenure as curator.

The Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan houses the Benjamin Franklin March drawings collection, This is a collection of drawings by March for his daughter; includes illustrated poems of Pentwater Beach, Michigan.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Benjamin March Papers. Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Gift of Judith March Davis, 1995

Processing Information

Processed by archivist Colleen Hennessey with the assistance of volunteer Eileen Hayden. Additional processing by archivist Linda M. Machado in September, 2001 .

Provenance

Benjamin March’s daughter, Judith March Davis, donated her father's papers to the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives in 1995.

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Description of Series/Container List

 
Series 1: Biographical Information  1927-1935  
This series comprises materials containing biographical information about Benjamin March. It includes a brief biography for inclusion in “America’s Young Men” (1935); obituaries and newspaper clippings; several condolence letters sent to Dorothy March upon the death of her husband; and one letter from Carl E. Guthe of the University of Michigan to Fred Black in which he proposed the establishment of a Benjamin March fellowship in Far Eastern Civilizations
BoxFolder
11Biography of Benjamin March,  1935  
From, “America’s Young Men”.
122 Passports,  1927, 1935  
13Obituaries, 1934, 1935   
Newspaper clippings, newsletters, and notices announcing March's death and coverage of his life.
14Letters,  1934  
Condolence letters sent to Dorothy March upon the death of Benjamin.
15Letters,  1934  
Condolence letters sent to Dorothy March upon the death of Benjamin.
16Letters, 1935   
Condolence letters sent to Dorothy March upon the death of Benjamin.
17Letters,  1935  
Condolence letters sent to Dorothy March upon the death of Benjamin.
18Letters,  1935  
Letter from Carl E. Guthe to Fred Black. Guthe, Director of the Museum of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, proposed Benjamin March Fellowship in Far Eastern Civilizations.
 
Series 2: Diaries,  1925-1934  
This series contains four diaries belonging to Benjamin March. These highly detailed diaries document the author’s impressions of China and his personal experiences there. One item, “The Memoirs of MA” (box 1, folder 9) includes a note by the creator stating that “The Memoirs of MA” are a continuation of “The Chronicles of Benjamin”. The “Chronicles” are photo albums that are located in Series V – subseries 2 – photo albums. The diaries for 1931, 1932, and 1934 are indexed by the author and include various lists.
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19Journal,  1925-1926  
Binding removed, 9 ½” x 6”. 182 pages. First entry, 30 June 1925. Last entry, 13 March 1926. Inscribed, “The Memoirs of MA”. Wood cover. In the introduction, March wrote, “Chronicles of Benjamin” had, for three years, served as a journal, notebook, and record for himself of places he visited. Said that since he’s now not alone that it is fitting to rename his notes, “Memoirs of MA.” (Chinese name of his family). [“Chronicles of Benjamin” may be found in Series V, subseries B, photo albums.]
110Diary,  1931  
“National Diary, 1931.” Daily diary, indexed by author and includes the following lists: “Books read in toto”; “Books added to library”; and “Lecture summary – people, percent”- monthly cash accounts
111Diary enclosures,  1931  
Enclosures from diary in folder 9.
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21Diary,  1932  
“National Diary, 1932.” Daily diary, indexed by author and includes the following lists: “Lectures”; “Books and pamphlets added to library”; and "Monthly cash accounts".
22Diary,  1934  
“1934 Year Book. Benjamin March.” Author’s entries cease on November 7, 1934. Dorothy March wrote the entry on December 13, recording the death of her husband.
 
Series 3: Writings and Research Materials,  1927-1934, n.d.(bulk 1931-1934)  
This series includes materials used by March for lectures and for research. It also includes publications authored by March and one publication concerning March.
Subseries 3.1: Lecture Materials,  1927-1934, n.d.  
This subseries contains materials used by March for various lectures on Asian art. Many lectures and lecture materials were organized in binders, topically, by the author. Includes materials utilized for lectures at the University of Michigan, the University of California at Berkeley and the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Lectures given in Detroit,  1927-1933  
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23Lecture,  November 22, 1927  
"The Ancient Arts of China". Detroit Institute of Arts, typescript. 7 pages, 5 ½” x 9”. Annotated.
23Lecture,  December 5, 1927  
"Far East in Detroit". New Century Club, DIA [Detroit Institute of Arts]. Typescript. 2 pages. 5 ½” x 9”.
23Lecture,  November 30, 1927  
"Asiatic Art - I". Detroit Institute of Arts.Typescript. Three pages. 5 ½” x 9”. Annotated.
23Lecture,  December 7, 1927  
"Far Eastern Art – II." DIA [Detroit Institute of Arts]. Typescript. 3 pages. 5 ½” x 9”. Annotated.
23Lecture,  October 16, 1928  
"Significance of Chinese Art to the American Business Man," Ecorse Kiwanis Club. Typescript. 1 page. 5 ½” x 9”. Annotated.
23Lecture,  September 21-28, [1928]  
[Untitled], International Club of Detroit. Typescript. 2 pages. 5 ½” x 9” Annotated. [address given to International Club of Detroit. A general lecture on Asian art.]
23Lecture,  December 12, 1928  
"People of Exquisite Refinement: The Korin Screen," DIA [Detroit Institute of Arts]. Typescript. 3 pages. 5 ½” x 9”.
23Lecture materials,  n.d.  
Handwritten. 3 pages, 5 ½” x 9” Written on cover: Ancient China, Ancient Mesopotamia, and Early Buddhist Art.
23Lecture and program guide,  January 22, 1929  
Lecture and program guide, “Detroit Institute of Arts of the City of Detroit. Free Organ Concerts – Season of 1928 – 1929.” Typescript. 7 pages, 5 ½” x 9”. Annotated in English and Chinese. Featured lecture - “What’s in a Chinese Painting?” by Benjamin March. Includes a slide list on reverse of last page.
24Lecture,  February 21, 1929  
"The Appreciation of Chinese Art: Why I Like Chinese Art." Woman's City Club. Typescript. 2 pages, 5 ½” x 9”. Annotated.
24Lecture,  April 4, 1929  
"Notes on the Technique of Chinese Painting - I," [originally titled “Note on Chinese Portraiture.”] . AOS. Typescript. 4 pages. 5 ½” x 9”. Annotated.
24Lecture,  October 6, 1929  
"The Plastic Arts of China: Men and Gods,". Detroit Institute of Arts.Typescript. 3 pages. 5 ½” x 9”.
24Lecture,  January 18, 1930  
"Photography" . Scarab Club, handwritten, 1 page,. 5 ½” x 9”.
24Lecture,  November 26, 1929  
"Life's Movement: The Spirit of Chinese Art". Detroit Institute of Arts.Typescript. 3 pages, 5 ½” x 9”.
24Lecture,  November 25, 1930  
"Painting in Japan". DIA [Detroit Institute of Art]. Typescript, one page. 5 ½” x 9”
24Lecture, . [February 15, 1929]  
"Art as the Mirror of Chinese Culture" . Lincoln Centre Forum. Typescript and handwritten. Eight pages, 5 ½” x 9”. Includes a slide list on reverse of page 4.
24Lecture materials,  January 17, 1932  
Front page from a lecture program. “The Chamber Music Society of Detroit. Season 1931-1932.” DIA [Detroit Institute of Art]. Featured lecture, "Behind the Vermillion (sic) Doors," by Benjamin March.
24Lecture,  January 17, 1932  
“Behind the Vermilion Doors.” DIA [Detroit Institute of Arts]. Typescript. 1 page, 5 ½” x 9”.
24Lecture,  January 15, 1929  
"The Imperial Palace, Focus of Chinese Art". Detroit Institute of Art, Typescript. 9 pages, 5 ½” x 9”. Annotated.
24Lecture,  [March 18, 1932]  
“Lecture on ‘What China offers the West in Art.’ 18 III 32.” Michigan Academy, Ann Arbor. Handwritten. 3 pages, 5 ½” x 9”.
24Lecture,  [November 1, 1931]  
"Mythical Creatures in Chinese Art," 1 XI 31. DIA [Detroit Institute of Art]. Typescript. 4 pages, 5 ½” x 9. Annotated.
24Lecture,  [November 10, 1931]  
"Animals in Chinese Art," 10 XI 31. DIA [Detroit Institute of Art]. Typescript. 4 pages, 5 ½” x 9.
25Lecture,  June 20, 1933  
"Swords of Jade and Iron". Alumni University. Typescript. 3 pages, 5 ½” x 9.
25Lecture,  June 21, 1933  
"Magnificent Horizons". Alumni University - II, Typescript. 3 pages, 5 ½” x 9. Annotated.
25Lecture,  June 22, 1933  
"Retreat from Reality". Alumni University. Typescript. 3 pages, 5 ½” x 9.
25Lecture,  June 23, 1933  
"Idolized China". Alumni University. Typescript. 3 pages, 5 ½” x 9. Annotated.
25Lecture,  June 24, 1933  
"V. The Black Ships," June 24, 1933. Alumni University. Typescript. 3 pages, 5 ½” x 9. Annotated.
Lecture series: Conversations on Chinese Art. 1928-1932. [Group including Henry G. Stevens, Wm.B. and Mary Chase Stratton, R.O. Bennett, Jay Boorsma, E.E. Valentini, Kirk, Isabel Weadock, A.C. Eastman.”],   1928-1929  
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26Lecture,  [1928-1929]  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting.” [1928-1929]. Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”. Annotated.
26Lecture,  [1928 – 1929]  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting – 2”. Typescript. 3 pages. 8 ½” x 11”. 2 copies.
Lecture series: “Conversations on Chinese Art. For Mrs. Walter R. Parker’s group – beginning January 1930.” . 1930  
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2 6Lecture,  [1930]  
“Notes on Chinese Art in History.” Typescript. 5 pages, 8 ½” x 11”. Annotated.
26Lecture,  [1930]  
“II.” [Notes on Chinese Art in History]. [1930] Typescript. 5 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
26Lecture,  [1930]  
“III.” [Notes on Chinese Art in History]. [1930]. Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
26Lecture,  [1930]  
“IV.” [Notes on Chinese Art in History]. [1930] Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
26Lecture,  [1930]  
“V.” [Notes on Chinese Art in History]. [1930] Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
26Lecture,  [1930]  
“VI.” [Notes on Chinese Art in History]. [1930]. Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
26Lecture,  [1930]  
“VII.” [Notes on Chinese Art in History]. [1930] Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
26Lecture,   [1930]  
“VIII.” [Notes on Chinese Art in History]. [1930]. Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
Lecture series: “Conversation on Chinese Art. For Mrs. Walter R. Parker’s group. [University of Michigan.] Winter 1931-32.” [Information from cover sheet of binder containing the following lectures].  1931-1932.  
27Lecture,  [February 24, 1931]  
“I.” [Conversation on Chinese Art. The Master Wares of the Sung Potters]. Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
27Lecture,  [March 2, 1932]  
“Series II – 2.” [Conversations on Chinese Art. Mei Lan-fang and his place in the Chinese theater]. Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
27Lecture,  [March 16, 1932]  
“Series II – 3.” [Conversations on Chinese Art. Material and technique of Chinese painting]. Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
27Lecture,  [1931-1932]  
“Series II – 4.” [Conversations in Chinese Art. Maps.]. Typescript. 3 pages. 8 ½” x 11”.
27Lecture,  [1931 – 1932]  
“Series II – 5.” [Conversations in Chinese Art.]. Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
27Lecture,  [April 14, 1932]  
“Series II – 6.” [Conversations in Chinese Art. Forbidden City.]. Typescript. 5 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
27Lecture,  [April 20, 1932]   
“Series II – 7.” [Conversations in Chinese Art. The political situation in the Far East. Typescript. 4 pages. 8 ½” x 11”.
27Lecture,  [April 27, 1932]  
“Series II – 8.” [Conversations in Chinese Art. Chinese homes and palaces]. Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
27Lecture,  [1931 –1932]  
“Series II – 9.” [Conversations on Chinese Art. Animals and their representation in Chinese Art.]. Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
27Lecture,  [May 18, 1932]  
“Series II – 10.” [Conversations on Chinese Art. Mythical creatures]. Typescript. 5 pages, 8½” x 11”.
Lecture series: Lectures given at the University of Michigan in 1932 and 1933. "Benjamin March. Summaries of Lectures." [information from the cover sheet of binder divider containing the following lectures], 1932-1933   
28Lecture,  [June 1933]  
“University of Michigan. Outline of Lectures in Far Eastern Pasts by Benjamin March, Curator of the Division of the Orient. University Museums.” Typescript. 5 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,  1932 – 33  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting. For Mrs. Walter R. Parker’s group. Winter 1932 – 33.”
28Lecture,  [1932 – 1933]  
"Conversations on Chinese Painting I." Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,  [1932 –1933]  
Conversations on Chinese Painting II.” Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,  [1932 – 1933]  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting III.” Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,  [1932 – 1933]  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting IV.” Typescript. 4 pages. 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,  [1932-1933]  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting V.” Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,  [1932 – 1933]  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting VI.” Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,  [1932 – 1933]  
"Conversations on Chinese Painting. [VII]" Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,  [1932 – 1933]  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting VIII.” Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,  [1932 –1933]  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting IX.” Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,  [1932 –1933]  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting X.” Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
28Lecture,   [1932 – 1933]  
“Conversations on Chinese Painting XI.” Typescript. 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
Lecture series: “Lectures on Chinese and Japanese Art. Benjamin March 1934.” [lectures and materials from course on Far Eastern Art. Information taken from front of folder containing the following lectures.],  1934  
29Lecture introduction, “In Memoriam”,  December, 1934  
In memoriam for Benjamin March, written by W.R.V. of the Detroit Institute of Arts. Vol. XIV. No. 3. Typewritten. 2 pages, 8 ½ x 11”.
29Lecture materials,  1933  
Title page. “Class notes from Far Eastern Art by Benjamin March. Fall Semester, 1933.” Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  [1933]  
“Periods of Chinese and Japanese Painting.” Typescript. 1 page. 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  September 28, 1933  
“Introduction to the Study of Chinese Bronzes and Jades.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  October 3, 1933  
“Discussion of Two Ancient Bronzes Excavated in Honan Province.” Typescript. 11 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  November 5, 1933  
“Detroit Institute of Arts.” Typescript. 8 pages, 8 ½”x 11”. Includes illustrations.
29Lecture,  November 22, 1933  
“Buddhism”. Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  November 28, 1933  
“Northern Wei Sculpture.” Typescript. 3 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  January 4, 1934  
“Sung Period – Sculpture.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  January 9, 1934  
“Japanese Sculpture.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  January 11, 1934  
“Chinese Monumental Architecture.” Typescript, and one hand drawn illustration. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  January 16, 1934  
“Chinese Architecture.” Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  January 18, 1934  
“Japanese Architecture.” Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  January 23, 1934  
“Korean Art.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
29Lecture,  January 25, 1934  
“Review. Chinese and Japanese Sculpture.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture materials,  February 13, 1934  
1 notebook of lecture notes. Topics covered – ceramics; decorative arts; and painting. Typescript. 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  February 15, 1934  
“Ceramics” Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  February 20, 1934  
“History of Pottery in the Far East.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  February 25, 1934  
“Ting Ware.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  March 1, 1934  
“Sung Dynasty; 1127 – 1279.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  March 6, 1934  
“Glaze”. Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  March 20, 1934  
“Japanese Pottery Shapes and Decorations.” Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  March 27, 1934  
“Lacquer and Enamel.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  March 29, 1934  
“Decorative Arts.” Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  April 3, [1934]  
“Chinese Textiles.” Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”. Annotated.
210Lecture,  April 17, [1934]  
“Painting.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  April 19 [1934]  
“Technical and Philosophical Approach to Painting.”
210Lecture,  April 24, [1934]  
“Technical Points Concerning Far-Eastern Painting.” Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  April 26, [1934]  
“Historical Development.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  May 1, 1934  
“Canon I of Painting.” Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  May 3, [1934]  
“Painting – Mural Development. 1st to 7th centuries.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  May 8, [1934]  
“Painting. Northern Sung Period.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture materials,  n.d.  
Catalog. Kongow, Iwao. “Collection of Famous Nō-Play Mask.”
210Lecture,  May 10, [1934]  
“Japanese Painting.” Typescript. 12 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
210Lecture,  May 31, [1934]  
“Chinese Painting.” Typescript. 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”.
Lecture series: Summer Seminar on Far Eastern Studies, University of California, Berkeley . 1934  
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2 11Lecture materials,  1934  
Notebook cover, “Course Outlines and Bibliographies. Summer Seminar on Far Eastern Studies. Berkeley, California. 1934.”
211Lecture materials,  August 3, 1934  
Pamphlet, “A Summer Seminar on Far Eastern Studies at the University of California. June 25 – August 3, 1934.” 5 ¼” x 7”. Mounted on a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper.
211Lecture materials,  1934  
Pamphlet, “International House, Berkeley, California, Announces a Program on Oriental Culture in Conjunction with the Summer Session of the University of California. June 25 – August 3, 1934”. 5 ¾” x 8 ½”. Mounted on a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper.
211Lecture materials,  n.d.  
Journal article. Graves, Mortimer. “Seminar in Far Eastern Studies.” Journal unknown. 6 pages. Mounted on a sheet of 8 ½” x 11” paper
211Lecture materials,  1934  
“Applications Accepted for the Summer Seminar on Far Eastern Studies, 1934.”
211Lecture materials,  1934  
“Members of the Seminar on Oriental Culture at International House. Berkeley. June 25 to August 3, 1934.” Typescript. 2 pages, 8 ½” x 11, 2 copies. Lists members by name, institution, department, and degrees earned.
211Lecture materials,  1934  
“Outline of Course in Far Eastern Art for the Summer Seminar in Far Eastern Studies. University of California, Berkeley, June 25 – August 3, 1934.” Typescript. 10 pages, 8 ½” x 11, 2 copies. Annotated in Chinese.
211Lecture materials,  1934  
“Book List for Course in Far Eastern Art for the Summer Seminar in Far Eastern Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, June 25 – August 3, 1934.” Typescript. 7 pages, 8 ½” x 11.
211Lecture materials,  1934  
“Suggestions for Preliminary Reading. Course in Far Eastern Art for the Summer Seminar in Far Eastern Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. June 25, - August 3, 1934.” Typescript. 7 pages, 8 ½” x 11.
212Lecture materials,   n.d.  
“Periods of Chinese and Japanese Painting.” Typescript. 1 page.
212Lecture materials,  1933  
“University of Michigan. Outline of Lectures in Far Eastern Pasts by Benjamin March, Curator of the Division of the Orient. University Museums.” Typescript. 5 pages.
212Lecture materials,  1934  
“Outline of Course in Far Eastern Philosophy for the Summer Seminar in Far Eastern Studies. University of California, Berkeley. June 25 – August 3, 1934.” Typescript. 7 Pages.
212Lecture materials,  1934  
“Book List for Preliminary Reading. Course in Far Eastern Philosophy for the Summer Seminar on Far Eastern Studies, University of California, June 26 – August 3, 1934.” Typescript. 7 pages, annotated.
212Lecture,  1934  
“Periods of Chinese Philosophy.” Typescript. 5 pages, annotated.
212Lecture materials,  [1934], n.d.  
Drawing and lists. Untitled. Lists in Chinese. 5 pages.
212Lecture materials,  [1934]  
Table [pronunciation]. Untitled. In Chinese and some English. 5 pages.
212Lecture materials,  n.d.  
“Common Chinese Surnames.” 2 pages, in Chinese and English, Annotated.
212Lecture materials,  n.d.  
“The Sexagenary Cycle.” Chart of cycles. In Chinese and English. 1 page, annotated.
212Lecture materials,  1934  
“Outline of Course in an Introductory Study of the Japanese Language for the Summer Seminar in Far Eastern Studies. University of California, Berkeley. June 25-August 3. 1934.” Typescript, in English and Chinese, 9 pages.
212Lecture materials,  [1934]  
Chart. Untitled. Handwritten, in Chinese, annotations in English. 1 page.
212Lecture,  [1934]  
Chart. Untitled. Handwritten, in Chinese, annotations in English, 1 page.
212Lecture,  [1934]  
“The Tale of Genji” Handwritten, in Chinese, 3 pages.
212Lecture,  [1934]  
“Ko Go Tai, pure Meiji Colloquial.” Handwritten, in Chinese, 3 pages.
212Lecture,  [1934]  
“Pronunciation.” Typescript and handwritten, 13 pages, annotated.
213Lecture materials,  1934  
“Report for Summer Session. June 25th – August 3rd 1934.” Typescript, 15 pages. Includes list of events, participants, attendance figures, and a 7 page written report by March.
213Lecture materials,  1934  
“Seminar in Far Eastern Studies, 1934. Daily Schedule.” Typescript, 4 pages.
213Lecture materials,  1934  
Calendar for the course. [June 25 – August 3, 1934]. Handwritten, affixed to a sheet of paper, 1 page.
213Lecture materials,  1934  
Pamphlet. “Program on Oriental Culture. June 25 – August 3, 1934. International House.” 3 pages.
213Lecture materials,  August 2, 1934  
Letter. Handwritten, 1 page. From International House in Berkeley, California to Benjamin March expressing gratitude for the Seminar in Far Eastern Studies.
213Lecture materials,  1934  
Photograph. “Summer Seminar on Far Eastern Studies, International House, Berkeley, 25 VI – 3 VIII 34.” 1934. 9 ¼” x 7 ¾” black and white. Surnames of individuals pictured: Ewer, Kerr, Houlding, Ried, Draper, Yanaga, Watkins, Seymour, Binkley, Young, Fisk, Jonasson, Shultheis, Fuselman, Gaskill, Cameron, Melvin, Brinton, Graham, Potter, Pritchard, Muir, Caldwell, Noble, Hartdegan, Boodberg, Walne, Hummel, Bishop, Hamilton, March. 2 individuals are unidentified.
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