In addition to providing research and teaching support to UCI faculty and students, the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection, one of the largest collection of this type in Orange County, has been celebrated and used by the community.
32. An Ancient Chinese Book Influencing a Recent Book.
a. This woodblock print publication from 19th century China is part of the UCI Libraries special I-Ching collection. The collection is highly regarded not only by academics, but also writers of popular reading materials.
He, Yufu. 易鏡 : 11卷 ; 附: 學易管窺2卷 Yi Jing : 11 juan; fu: Xue Yi Guan Kui 2 juan. China: Publisher Unknown. 1884.
32. An Ancient Chinese Book Influencing a Recent Book.
b. Internationally regarded writer and recording artist, Michael Drake, acknowledges on page 56 of his book that, “the I-Ching became… ‘the mirror of men’s minds,’” a statement based upon one of several prefaces in He Yufu’s edited book Yi Jing; fu: Xue Yi Guan Kui. (Reflection and Observation of the I-Ching).
Drake, Michael. The Great Shift: and How to Navigate It. Salem, Oregon: Talking Drum Publications. 2018.
33. Sharing and Teaching.
The UCI Libraries East Asian Collection material display at the Lunar New Year Festival in 2017. On the table are the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection materials showcasing the history and traditions of Lunar New Year Festival. Standing by the table is Ms. Hyein Sohn, our inaugural Korea Foundation intern. She is dressed in a hanbok (traditional Korean semi-formal or formal dress) holding red lucky envelopes to give away to visitors.
Photo courtesy of Dr. Ying Zhang.
34. Promoting the Korean Collection.
A flyer created by the UCI Libraries’ 2017 Korea Foundation intern Junsup Kim, to promote the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection and other library materials on North Korea, prior to the first-ever summit on June 12, 2018 in Singapore between North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Item from UCI Libraries East Asian Collection Archive.
Click here for a High Res downloadable PDF
35. Language Learning by Working with the Collection.
Local middle school Korean American students working on language class assignments at the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection with the UCI Libraries’ 2018 Korea Foundation intern, Kayoung Cho.
Photo courtesy of community member John. Last name unknown.
36. Sharing the Beauty of the Collection.
a. UCI Chancellor’s 1992 annual holiday greeting card featured a detailed scene from Zhang Daqian’s famous landscape painting Changjiang Wan Li Tu 長江萬里圖 (The Ten Thousand Mile Landscape of the Yangtze River).
Courtesy of founding East Asian Librarian Dr. William Wong. (Image 1 of 2)
36. Sharing the Beauty of the Collection.
a. UCI Chancellor’s 1992 annual holiday greeting card featured a detailed scene from Zhang Daqian’s famous landscape painting Changjiang Wan Li Tu 長江萬里圖 (The Ten Thousand Mile Landscape of the Yangtze River).
Courtesy of founding East Asian Librarian Dr. William Wong. (Image 2 of 2)
36. Sharing the Beauty of the Collection.
b. This replica of a 60-foot-long rice paper scroll was the 50,000th item added to the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection. It was one of many generous gifts from the United Daily News, a publishing company that publishes Chinese Daily News (世界日報), the largest Chinese newspaper in North America. It was said that Zhang Daqian completed the master piece in Taiwan, purely based upon his memory and imagination.
Items from UCI Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives. (Image 1 of 2)
36. Sharing the Beauty of the Collection.
b. This replica of a 60-foot-long rice paper scroll was the 50,000th item added to the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection. It was one of many generous gifts from the United Daily News, a publishing company that publishes Chinese Daily News (世界日報), the largest Chinese newspaper in North America. It was said that Zhang Daqian completed the master piece in Taiwan, purely based upon his memory and imagination.
Items from UCI Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives. (Image 2 of 2)
Click here for a High Res readable PDF
37. Calligraphy from Chinese Community Groups to Chancellor Laurel L. Wilkening. 1993.
A precious gift from 16 local Chinese American business and cultural organizations to the late Professor Laurel L. Wilkening to congratulate her on becoming the UCI’s third chancellor. The eight large words in the center are“宏育道德，教授智能” (Profound Education of Morality and Ethics, Instruction of Knowledge and Skills).
Item from UCI Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives.
32. An Ancient Chinese Book Influencing a Recent Book.
a. This woodblock print publication from 19th century China is part of the UCI Libraries special I-Ching collection. The collection is highly regarded not only by academics, but also writers of popular reading materials.
He, Yufu. 易鏡 : 11卷 ; 附: 學易管窺2卷 Yi Jing : 11 juan; fu: Xue Yi Guan Kui 2 juan. China: Publisher Unknown. 1884.
32. An Ancient Chinese Book Influencing a Recent Book.
b. Internationally regarded writer and recording artist, Michael Drake, acknowledges on page 56 of his book that, “the I-Ching became… ‘the mirror of men’s minds,’” a statement based upon one of several prefaces in He Yufu’s edited book Yi Jing; fu: Xue Yi Guan Kui. (Reflection and Observation of the I-Ching).
Drake, Michael. The Great Shift: and How to Navigate It. Salem, Oregon: Talking Drum Publications. 2018.
33. Sharing and Teaching.
The UCI Libraries East Asian Collection material display at the Lunar New Year Festival in 2017. On the table are the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection materials showcasing the history and traditions of Lunar New Year Festival. Standing by the table is Ms. Hyein Sohn, our inaugural Korea Foundation intern. She is dressed in a hanbok (traditional Korean semi-formal or formal dress) holding red lucky envelopes to give away to visitors.
Photo courtesy of Dr. Ying Zhang.
34. Promoting the Korean Collection.
A flyer created by the UCI Libraries’ 2017 Korea Foundation intern Junsup Kim, to promote the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection and other library materials on North Korea, prior to the first-ever summit on June 12, 2018 in Singapore between North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Item from UCI Libraries East Asian Collection Archive.
35. Language Learning by Working with the Collection.
Local middle school Korean American students working on language class assignments at the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection with the UCI Libraries’ 2018 Korea Foundation intern, Kayoung Cho.
Photo courtesy of community member John. Last name unknown.
36. Sharing the Beauty of the Collection.
a. UCI Chancellor’s 1992 annual holiday greeting card featured a detailed scene from Zhang Daqian’s famous landscape painting Changjiang Wan Li Tu 長江萬里圖 (The Ten Thousand Mile Landscape of the Yangtze River).
Courtesy of founding East Asian Librarian Dr. William Wong. (Image 1 of 2)
36. Sharing the Beauty of the Collection.
a. UCI Chancellor’s 1992 annual holiday greeting card featured a detailed scene from Zhang Daqian’s famous landscape painting Changjiang Wan Li Tu 長江萬里圖 (The Ten Thousand Mile Landscape of the Yangtze River).
Courtesy of founding East Asian Librarian Dr. William Wong. (Image 2 of 2)
36. Sharing the Beauty of the Collection.
b. This replica of a 60-foot-long rice paper scroll was the 50,000th item added to the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection. It was one of many generous gifts from the United Daily News, a publishing company that publishes Chinese Daily News (世界日報), the largest Chinese newspaper in North America. It was said that Zhang Daqian completed the master piece in Taiwan, purely based upon his memory and imagination.
Items from UCI Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives. (Image 1 of 2)
36. Sharing the Beauty of the Collection.
b. This replica of a 60-foot-long rice paper scroll was the 50,000th item added to the UCI Libraries East Asian Collection. It was one of many generous gifts from the United Daily News, a publishing company that publishes Chinese Daily News (世界日報), the largest Chinese newspaper in North America. It was said that Zhang Daqian completed the master piece in Taiwan, purely based upon his memory and imagination.
Items from UCI Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives. (Image 2 of 2)
37. Calligraphy from Chinese Community Groups to Chancellor Laurel L. Wilkening. 1993.
A precious gift from 16 local Chinese American business and cultural organizations to the late Professor Laurel L. Wilkening to congratulate her on becoming the UCI’s third chancellor. The eight large words in the center are“宏育道德，教授智能” (Profound Education of Morality and Ethics, Instruction of Knowledge and Skills).
Item from UCI Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives.
38. UCI Libraries East Asian Collection Special Library Displays.
a. Features art works of calligraphy on woodcuts of enlarged seals by a local artist, Tseng-Yao (Terry) Sun.
The UCI Libraries. The Seal & Chinese Calligraphy: An Exhibit of Resources. May-July 2003. (Image 1 of 2)
38. UCI Libraries East Asian Collection Special Library Displays.
a. Features art works of calligraphy on woodcuts of enlarged seals by a local artist, Tseng-Yao (Terry) Sun.
The UCI Libraries. The Seal & Chinese Calligraphy: An Exhibit of Resources. May-July 2003. (Image 2 of 2)
38. UCI Libraries East Asian Collection Special Library Displays.
b. Highlights newly acquired East Asian food, drink and tea culture and tradition.
The UCI Libraries. The Culture in East Asia: A Book Exhibit. July-September 2004. (Image 1 of 2)
38. UCI Libraries East Asian Collection Special Library Displays.
b. Highlights newly acquired East Asian food, drink and tea culture and tradition.
The UCI Libraries. The Culture in East Asia: A Book Exhibit. July-September 2004. (Image 2 of 2)
38. UCI Libraries East Asian Collection Special Library Displays.
c. The cover showcases major characters from the Japanese comic (manga) world.
The UCI Libraries. Champions of Comic Culture in Japan: A Book Exhibit. November 2003-February 2004. (Image 1 of 2)
38. UCI Libraries East Asian Collection Special Library Displays.
c. The cover showcases major characters from the Japanese comic (manga) world.
The UCI Libraries. Champions of Comic Culture in Japan: A Book Exhibit. November 2003-February 2004. (Image 2 of 2)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
a. Astro Boy (known in Japan by its original name Mighty Atom, 鉄腕アトム Tetsuwan Atomu) was the first anime adapted to a television series. The television series was originally produced in Japan in 1963 and, shortly thereafter, was introduced successfully to the United States.
Tezuka, Osamu, Ishiguro, Noboru, and Ladd, Fred. Astroboy. Iowa: The Right Stuff International. 1993.
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
b. This black and white television series is one of the most successful anime adaptations of the original manga series written and illustrated by the man known as “Japan’s Walt Disney” Tezuka Osamu 手塚治虫.
Tezuka, Osamu, Ladd, Fred and Kazuya, Konaka. Astro Boy. Set 1 and Set 2. Tokyo: Tezuka Production Co., Ltd./Mushi Production Co., Ltd. 2006. (Image 1 of 4)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
b. This black and white television series is one of the most successful anime adaptations of the original manga series written and illustrated by the man known as “Japan’s Walt Disney” Tezuka Osamu 手塚治虫.
Tezuka, Osamu, Ladd, Fred and Kazuya, Konaka. Astro Boy. Set 1 and Set 2. Tokyo: Tezuka Production Co., Ltd./Mushi Production Co., Ltd. 2006. (Image 2 of 4)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
b. This black and white television series is one of the most successful anime adaptations of the original manga series written and illustrated by the man known as “Japan’s Walt Disney” Tezuka Osamu 手塚治虫.
Tezuka, Osamu, Ladd, Fred and Kazuya, Konaka. Astro Boy. Set 1 and Set 2. Tokyo: Tezuka Production Co., Ltd./Mushi Production Co., Ltd. 2006. (Image 3 of 4)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
b. This black and white television series is one of the most successful anime adaptations of the original manga series written and illustrated by the man known as “Japan’s Walt Disney” Tezuka Osamu 手塚治虫.
Tezuka, Osamu, Ladd, Fred and Kazuya, Konaka. Astro Boy. Set 1 and Set 2. Tokyo: Tezuka Production Co., Ltd./Mushi Production Co., Ltd. 2006. (Image 4 of 4)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
c. A computer-animated feature film version of Tezuka Osamu’s Astro Boy (Japanese: Mighty Atom, 鉄腕アトムTetsuwan Atomu).
Tezuka, Osamu and Bowers, David. Astro Boy. Santa Monica, California. Summit Entertainment. 2010.
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
d. Reprint of the original manga story of Mighty Atom published in Sankei Shinbun (Industrial and Economy News) from January 24, 1967 to February 28, 1969.
Tezuka, Osamu and Koshige, Tadashi. アトム今昔物語復刻版 Atomu Konjaku Monogatari Fukkokuhan. Tōkyō: Media Fakutorī. 2003. (Image 1 of 2)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
d. Reprint of the original manga story of Mighty Boy published in Sankei Shinbun (Industrial and Economy News) from January 24, 1967 to February 28, 1969.
Tezuka, Osamu and Koshige, Tadashi. アトム今昔物語復刻版 Atomu Konjaku Monogatari Fukkokuhan. Tōkyō: Media Fakutorī. 2003. (Image 2 of 2)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
e. This Mighty Atom Complete Book provides an overview of the Astro Boy phenomenon in Japan. Page 4-6 shows how Astro Boy’s character changes over time (1951-2003). Pages 50-55 show various Astro Boy collectables.
Shimotsuki, Takanaka, Shida, Takemi, and Tezuka, Osamu. 鉄腕アトムコンプリートブック Tetsuwan Atomu Konpurīto Bukku (Mighty Atom Complete Book). Tōkyō: Media Fakutorī. 2003. (Image 1 of 6)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
e. This Mighty Atom Complete Book provides an overview of the Astro Boy phenomenon in Japan. Page 4-6 shows how Astro Boy’s character changes over time (1951-2003). Pages 50-55 show various Astro Boy collectables.
Shimotsuki, Takanaka, Shida, Takemi, and Tezuka, Osamu. 鉄腕アトムコンプリートブック Tetsuwan Atomu Konpurīto Bukku (Mighty Atom Complete Book). Tōkyō: Media Fakutorī. 2003. (Image 2 of 6)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
e. This Mighty Atom Complete Book provides an overview of the Astro Boy phenomenon in Japan. Page 4-6 shows how Astro Boy’s character changes over time (1951-2003). Pages 50-55 show various Astro Boy collectables.
Shimotsuki, Takanaka, Shida, Takemi, and Tezuka, Osamu. 鉄腕アトムコンプリートブック Tetsuwan Atomu Konpurīto Bukku (Mighty Atom Complete Book). Tōkyō: Media Fakutorī. 2003. (Image 3 of 6)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
e. This Mighty Atom Complete Book provides an overview of the Astro Boy phenomenon in Japan. Page 4-6 shows how Astro Boy’s character changes over time (1951-2003). Pages 50-55 show various Astro Boy collectables.
Shimotsuki, Takanaka, Shida, Takemi, and Tezuka, Osamu. 鉄腕アトムコンプリートブック Tetsuwan Atomu Konpurīto Bukku (Mighty Atom Complete Book). Tōkyō: Media Fakutorī. 2003. (Image 4 of 6)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
e. This Mighty Atom Complete Book provides an overview of the Astro Boy phenomenon in Japan. Page 4-6 shows how Astro Boy’s character changes over time (1951-2003). Pages 50-55 show various Astro Boy collectables.
Shimotsuki, Takanaka, Shida, Takemi, and Tezuka, Osamu. 鉄腕アトムコンプリートブック Tetsuwan Atomu Konpurīto Bukku (Mighty Atom Complete Book). Tōkyō: Media Fakutorī. 2003. (Image 5 of 6)
39. Astro Boy! Manga, TV Series and Film.
e. This Mighty Atom Complete Book provides an overview of the Astro Boy phenomenon in Japan. Page 4-6 shows how Astro Boy’s character changes over time (1951-2003). Pages 50-55 show various Astro Boy collectables.
Shimotsuki, Takanaka, Shida, Takemi, and Tezuka, Osamu. 鉄腕アトムコンプリートブック Tetsuwan Atomu Konpurīto Bukku (Mighty Atom Complete Book). Tōkyō: Media Fakutorī. 2003. (Image 6 of 6)
40. UCI Tribute to Murasaki Shikibu.
a. Google Map image showing Irvine’s “Murasaki Street.” The street name was suggested by Japanese Studies Professor Susan Klein at UCI. It was named after 紫式部 Murasaki Shikibu, a noblewoman, lady-in-waiting, and writer in Japan’s Heian Era (794-1185), the author of The Tale of Genji, a classic Japanese novel.
40. UCI Tribute to Murasaki Shikibu.
b. Murasaki Street road sign. Photo courtesy of Allan Helmick.
40. UCI Tribute to Murasaki Shikibu.
c. The excerpt version of Murasaki’s Genji Monogatari comes with two audio cassettes with selected Genji stories recited in the old Japanese style from the Heian era (794 AD-1185).
Murasaki, Shikibu, Kindaichi, Haruhiko, and Seki, Hiroko. 朗読源氏物語 Rōdoku Genji Monogatari Heiancho Nihongo fukugen ni yoru kokoromi. Taishūkan: Shoten. 1986.
41. Artifacts for Lunar New Year Celebration. 2017-2020. Courtesy of Dr. Ying Zhang.
Decorations for the UCI Libraries booths at Lunar New Year events.
a. Lunar New Year greeting cards.
41. Artifacts for Lunar New Year Celebration. 2017-2020. Courtesy of Dr. Ying Zhang. (Image 1 of 2)
Decorations for the UCI Libraries booths at Lunar New Year events.
b. Paper-cut bookmarks of the 12 traditional Chinese zodiac animals.
41. Artifacts for Lunar New Year Celebration. 2017-2020. Courtesy of Dr. Ying Zhang. (Image 2 of 2)
Decorations for the UCI Libraries booths at Lunar New Year events.
b. Paper-cut bookmarks of the 12 traditional Chinese zodiac animals.
41. Artifacts for Lunar New Year Celebration. 2017-2020. Courtesy of Dr. Ying Zhang.
Decorations for the UCI Libraries booths at Lunar New Year events.
c. Double-fish hanging décor.
41. Artifacts for Lunar New Year Celebration. 2017-2020. Courtesy of Dr. Ying Zhang.
Decorations for the UCI Libraries booths at Lunar New Year events.
d. Happiness paper bowl hand-made by Dr. Zhang while visiting Korean Folk Village, South Korea in 2007.
41. Artifacts for Lunar New Year Celebration. 2017-2020. Courtesy of Dr. Ying Zhang.
Decorations for the UCI Libraries booths at Lunar New Year events.
e. Korean handcraft pouch, a gift from Hyein Sohn, Korea Foundation intern, the UCI Libraries.
41. Artifacts for Lunar New Year Celebration. 2017-2020. Courtesy of Dr. Ying Zhang.
Decorations for the UCI Libraries booths at Lunar New Year events.
f. Stone miniature of the Fuji mountain.
41. Artifacts for Lunar New Year Celebration. 2017-2020. Courtesy of Dr. Ying Zhang.
Decorations for the UCI Libraries booths at Lunar New Year events.
g. Wooden doll of a Vietnamese girl.
Introduction - Birth and Growth (Items 1-12) - Rare and Precious Resources (Items 13-19)
Books are for Use (Items 20-31) - Resources for the Local Community (Items 32-41) - Grants and Gifts (Items 42-49)
Working with Global Partners to Build the Collection (Items 50-56) - With the Help of Faculty and Friends (Items 57-62)
Autographed Books and Tributes (Items 63-72)
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