Papers of Old Shanghai: Miscellanies

This is a collection of miscellaneous publications covering various aspects of old Shanghai, ranging from literature and art, wars and conflicts, and scientific investigations and applications to local history and language, laws and regulations, and festive celebrations. There are beautifully illustrated books or albums on Shanghai; there are works focusing on social unrest and woes caused by political and military conflicts, including eleven titles dedicated to the Sino-Japanese conflicts during 1932–1945; equally noteworthy is a set of scientific reports on the meteorological work of the Zi-Ka-Wei Observatory operated by Jesuit missionaries, and several books on the flora and fauna in Shanghai. In addition, the collection also contains a series of Who’s Who in China, Shanghai Almanac (1854–1865), newspaper supplements or special editions to mark holidays or important events, and many other publications.