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- Description:
- Professor Anping Qiu from Beijing University in China, talks about the Michigan State University Libraries' copy of an eight volume dictionary published around 1573, during the Ming Dynasty. He discusses various book forms and styles, printing and editions, paper and binding, and other aspects of book production in China. In Chinese. Introduction given by MSU Librarian Xian Wu. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series co-sponsored by the MSU Asian Studies Center and held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1928 Packard three-quarter left front view, parked in front of building, four armed Chinese guards standing on running boards on either side of car, two more sitting at back, male chauffeur, male passenger. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 526, fifth series six (produced 7/1/1927-8/1/1928), 6-cylinder, 81-horsepower, 126-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body style #323), special armored car for Chiang Kai-Shek, Chinese war lord who was elected President of China in November 1928, this car is fitted with two rear seats over the fenders and two sets of handgrips so that six fully armed soldiers may accompany the General wherever he goes, this car is to be used in Ningpo where the alley like streets must be widened & straightened to accommodate it, right hand drive.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1928-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1929 Packard three-quarter left front view, actress Mary Pickford and male standing at front driver's side. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 626, standard eight, sixth series, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 126.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #333), fitted with side lamps on cowl, photographed in China.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry