Government Publications Microfilm Collections: Asia A-E

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Ceylon

Entry 107
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Ceylon, 1850-1906. (Record Group 59; T 448.) 7 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1960.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 T448 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

China

Entry 108
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA Research Reports. China, 1946-1976. 6 reels. Edited by Paul Kesaris. Index by Robert Lester. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1982.
LOCATION:   PrEx3.2 R43/C44 946-76 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   PrEx3.2 R43/C44 946-76 index (Ref/US)

This collection contains reports prepared for internal use for the President and the National Security Council. These reports cover political and military affairs, studies and statistics on socioeconomic matters, interviews and minutes of meetings with foreign government officials, court proceedings and other legal documents, full texts of important letters, instructions, and cables sent and received by U.S. diplomatic personnel, reports and translations from foreign journals, newspapers, and high-level foreign government documents.

Entry 109
U.S. State Department. Confidential U.S. State Department Central Files. China, People's Republic of China: Foreign Affairs, 1950-1954, Decimal Numbers 693 and 611.93. (Record Group 59.) 6 reels. Edited by Michael Davis. Index by Blair D. Hydrick. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1985.
LOCATION:   S1.2 C39/China foreign 950-54 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.2 C39/China foreign 950-54 index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this compilation focuses on a variety on materials from U.S. Diplomats in foreign countries. Each set contains thousands of pages of special reports, studies, minutes of meetings, interviews, full texts of important letters, instructions, and cables sent and received by U.S. Diplomatic personnel along with many other documents. Also included is information on the internal affairs of foreign countries. This information is arranged topically and chronologically on topics such as political parties and elections, revolution, human rights, national defense and much more.

Entry 110
U.S. State Department. Confidential U.S. State Department Central Files. United States - China Relations, 1940-1949. (Record Group 59; Decimal Number 711.) 7 reels. Edited by Paul Kesaris. Index by Robert Lester. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1985.
LOCATION:   S1.2 C39 US-China 940-49 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.2 C39 US-China 940-49 index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this compilation focuses on a variety on materials from U.S. Diplomats in foreign countries. Each set contains thousands of pages of special reports, studies, minutes of meetings, interviews, full texts of important letters, instructions, and cables sent and received by U.S. Diplomatic personnel along with many other documents. Also included is information on the internal affairs of foreign countries. This information is arranged topically and chronologically on topics such as political parties and elections, revolution, human rights, national defense and much more.

Entry 111
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Amoy, China, 1844-1906. (Record Group 59; M 100.) 15 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1947.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M100 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

Entry 112
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Canton, China, 1790-1906. (Record Group 59; M 101.) 20 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M101 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M101 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters. For related despatches see Entry 120 for Macao, China and Entry 125 for Swatow, China.

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Entry 113
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Chefoo, China, 1863-1906. (Record Group 59; M 102.) 9 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M102 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M102 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

Entry 114
U.S. State Department.Despatches From United States Consuls in Chinkiang, China, 1864-1902. (Record Group 59; M 103.) 7 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1947.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M103 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters. For later despatches see Entry 121 for Nanking, China.

Entry 115
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Chungking, China, 1896-1906. (Record Group 59; M 104.) 1 reel. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1947.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M104 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

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Entry 116
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Foochow, China, 1849-1906. (Record Group 59; M 105.) 10 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M105 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M105 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

Entry 117
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Hangchow, China, 1904-1906. (Record Group 59; M 106.) 1 reel. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1947.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M106 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

Entry 118
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Hankow, China, 1861-1906. (Record Group 59; M 107.) 8 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M107 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M107 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

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Entry 119
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Hong Kong, 1844-1906. (Record Group 59; M 108.) 21 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M108 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M108 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

Entry 120
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Macao, China, 1849-1869. (Record Group 59; M 109.) 2 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M109 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M109 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters. For related despatches see Entry 112 for Canton, China.

Entry 121
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Nanking, China, 1902-1906. (Record Group 59; M 110.) 1 reel. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1947.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M110 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters. For earlier despatches see Entry 114 for Chinkiang, China.

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Entry 122
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Newchwang, China, 1865-1906. (Record Group 59; M 115.) 7 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M115 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M115 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

Entry 123
U.S. Department of State. Despatches From United States Consuls in Ningpo, China, 1853-1896. (Record Group 59; M 111.) 7 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1947.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M111 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

Entry 124
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Shanghai, China, 1847-1906. (Record Group 59; M 112.) 53 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M112 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M112 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

Entry 125
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Swatow, China, 1860-1881. (Record Group 59; M 113.) 4 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1947.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M113 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters. For related despatches seeEntry 112 for Canton, China.

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Entry 126
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Consuls in Tientsin, China, 1868-1906. (Record Group 59; M 114.) 8 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M114 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 C758 M114 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, consular despatches are reports from U.S. consular representatives to the State Department. They cover subjects such as relations with foreign nationals, economic, political or social conditions. They may include copies of correspondence from various sources including other consuls, local government officials, private citizens or U.S. Naval commanders stationed in foreign waters.

Entry 127
U.S. State Department. Despatches From United States Ministers to China, 1843-1906. (Record Group 59; M 92.) 131 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1958.
LOCATION:   S1.1 D613 M92 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 D613 M92 index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, diplomatic despatches are communications from U.S. diplomatic representatives to the Department of State. Also included are enclosures, such as correspondence between U.S. and foreign diplomats, private individuals, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other printed materials.

Entry 128
U.S. State Department. Diplomatic Instructions From the United States Department of State Relating to China, 1843-1906. (Record Group 59; M 77.) Reels 38-43 of 175. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1946, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.4 M77 38-43 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.4 M77 38-43 index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, diplomatic instructions are communications, letters or instructions sent to U.S. diplomatic representatives. Materials before 1833 are filed chronologically while those from 1833-1906 are filed first by country then in chronological order.

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Entry 129
U.S. State Department. Notes From the Chinese Legation in the United States to the Department of State, 1868-1906. (Record Group 59; M 98.) 6 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1965.
LOCATION:   S1.1 N911 M98 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 N911 M98 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this series covers correspondence between the foreign legations, diplomatic representatives and the Department of State. This may include communications from heads of state as well as official proclamations.

Entry 130
U.S. State Department. Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of China, 1910-1929. (Record Group 59; M 329.) 227 reels. Edited by Mordechai Rozanski. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1979.
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 M329 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 M329 index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, these are records from the decimal files of the State Department and relate to the internal affairs of various countries. These are primarily records of information passed between the Department of State and foreign diplomatic representatives in the U.S., but also include other information such as instructions, despatches and enclosures.

Entry 131
U.S. State Department. Records of the Department of State Relating to Political Relations Between China and Other States, 1910-1929. (Record Group 59; M 341.) 34 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1970.
LOCATION:   S1.1 P769 M341 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 P769 M341 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this consists of instructions and despatches as well as notes between the State Department and foreign diplomatic representatives in the U.S. It may also include correspondence with other Government departments as well as private companies or individuals.

Entry 132
U.S. State Department. Records of the U.S. Department of State Relating to the Internal Affairs of China, 1940-1944, Decimal File 893. (Record Group 59.) 43 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1986.
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 China 940-44 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 China 940-44 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, these are records from the decimal files of the State Department and relate to the internal affairs of various countries. These are primarily records of information passed between the Department of State and foreign diplomatic representatives in the U.S., but also include other information such as instructions, despatches and enclosures. The guide covers 1930-1949.

Entry 133
U.S. State Department. Records of the U.S. Department of State Relating to the Internal Affairs of China, 1945-1949,Decimal File 893. (Record Group 59.) 69 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1986.
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 China 945-49 film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:   S1.1 In61 China 945-49 guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, these are records from the decimal files of the State Department and relate to the internal affairs of various countries. These are primarily records of information passed between the Department of State and foreign diplomatic representatives in the U.S., but also include other information such as instructions, despatches and enclosures. The guide covers 1930-1949.