Bragg, Laura Collection
Title
Bragg, Laura Collection
Subject
Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina
Description
The Laura Bragg Papers collection at The Citadel Archives and Museum contain letters written to Miss Bragg from Chinese cadets before and after their graduation from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, from 1926 to 1948. Topics of the letters include career plans, The Citadel, political beliefs, Chinese culture, history, and military events. Bragg worked as the director of the Charleston Museum, was the founder and first librarian of the Charleston Free Library, and other museums. Also included in the collection are a photograph album and scrapbook, postcards, newspaper clippings, photographs, commencement programs, additional letters from Chinese students, notes on Chinese art and history, and miscellaneous artifacts.
Click here to view the finding aid for the Laura Bragg Papers.
Click here to view the finding aid for the Laura Bragg Papers.
Source
A1978.2
Publisher
The Citadel Archives & Museum
Rights
Materials in The Citadel Archives & Museum Digital Collections are intended for educational and research use. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. For more information contact The Citadel Archives & Museum, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 29409.
Relation
Laura Bragg Collection
Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/collections/show/10
Collection Items
Student essay. "Slavery System" by C.C. Tseng
This forty-eight page academic student paper handwritten by C.C. Tseng provides an overview of slavery in ancient times, the modern world, and the United States. He describes the establishment of slavery in the United States, conditions of the…
Student essay. "Student Movement in China" by C.C. Tseng, October 1927
This twelve page academic student paper typewritten by C.C. Tseng describes the new student movement in China, also known as the "New Culture Movement." He describes the political environment, including the "May Fourth Movement" of 1919 and the "May…
Photograph Album of Laura M. Bragg
Photograph album of Laura M. Bragg, 1881-1978. Bragg was the founder and first librarian of the Charleston Free Library in 1931 and was the director of the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Massachusetts from 1932-1939. Includes Citadel and Virginia…
Letter. Fong Lee Wong to Laura M. Bragg, September 19, 1929
In this two page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes of his changed arrival date and his plans to stay in Washington, D.C. to help his friend register at George Washington University. He writes he saw Chia Mei.Click here to view this item on the…
Letter. Fong Lee Wong to Laura M. Bragg, September 16, 1929
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong expresses his sorrow that Laura M. Bragg had been ill. He writes none of the expected Chinese students are going to attend The Citadel. He met his female friend in Chicago, IL. He learns Chia Mei…
Letter. Fong Lee Wong to Laura M. Bragg, November 30, 1929
In this two page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about the cold weather in Charleston, SC. He asks Laura M. Bragg to review a letter of recommendation he has written for a friend. He also asks Laura M. Bragg to write a recommendation letter…
Letter. Fong Lee Wong to Laura M. Bragg, May 18, 1929
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about a "splendid supper" that ended their hunger due to a Citadel boys' strike for better food. He also thanks Laura M. Bragg for sharing information about admission to Simmons…
Letter. Fong Lee Wong to Laura M. Bragg, March 7, 1929
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong expresses his thanks for learning about mistletoe. He also enclosed a photo from a visit to Snug Harbor and an oyster roast. He also inquires about how to learn the costs and expenses for a female…
Letter. Fong Lee Wong to Laura M. Bragg, March 4, 1930
In this two page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes about receiving 5 demerits and 10 confinements for taking a day to mourn his late father. He also writes about his decision to attend Harvard University. Fong Lee Wong sends his regards to…
Letter. Fong Lee Wong to Laura M. Bragg, July 4, 1929
In this three page handwritten letter, Fong Lee Wong writes receiving marksmanship for shooting rifles at camp. He writes about Major Prouty, his Psychology professor. He writes that he is glad that probably four more Tsing Hua boys will com to The…