Background Sources - Examples
These are just a few examples of possible background sources on the general subject of Asia. To find more, search OskiCat by keywords (example: asia encyclopedias, china history dictionaries, etc.) or browse the reference collections of Doe Library and the East Asian Library.
Note that in OskiCat, "Doe Reference - Reference Hall" refers to the hall that includes the reference desk; "Doe Reference" refers to the North Reading Room; see floor plan.
Call #: Anthropology DS705 .C35 1991 Doe Reference DS705 .C35 1991 East Asian Reference DS705 .C35 1991
Other Libraries of Interest
UCB Law Library (Boalt Hall)
materials are not listed in OskiCat; use LawCat (see "secondary sources" tab for samples searches
Hoover Institute Archives (Stanford)
Chiang Kai-shek diaries: about finding aid
Guide to Papers of May-ling Soong Chiang (at Wellesley, sorry)
Finding archives at other institutions: Archive Finder (reminder: for individuals, search last name first)