The PKU library is one of the earliest libraries in China to collect newspapers and periodicals. There are more than 10,000 kinds of periodicals and more than 600 kinds of newspapers published during the Late Qing Dynasty and the Republican Period, and over 50,000 books published in the Republican period are collected in the PKU library. With the one of the largest collection in China, the PKU library also obtains different kinds of only existing copy and rare editions, which is cherished by many collectors and scholars. These collections are mainly composed of the books once obtained by the old Peking University and Yenching University, and some books from l'Université Franco-Chinoise and Deutschland-Institut. The newspapers and books that published during the Late Qing Dynasty and the Republican Period are of much importance to the understanding of the transformation during the modernization of China, including the aspects of ideological and academic, military and politics, education and culture, language and literature, social customs as well.
Newspapers Published During the Late Qing Dynasty and the Republican Period Description: The newspapers published during the Late Qing Dynasty and the Republican Period in Chinese Note: Materials can only be read within the room; no check-out is allowed; some of the collection can be photocopied Location: Room 401 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-11:30AM, 1:00-5:00PM |
Periodicals Published During the Late Qing Dynasty and the Republican Period Description: The periodicals published during the Late Qing Dynasty and the Republican Period in Chinese Note: Materials can only be read within the room; no check-out is allowed; some of the collection can be photocopied; online reading Location: Room 401 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-11:30AM, 1:00-5:00PM |
Books Published During the Republican Period Description: Includes Yenching University Library collections of books published during the Republican Period Note: Materials can only be read within the room; no check-out is allowed; some of the collection can be photocopied Location: Room 318 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM Description: Includes the old Peking University collections of books published during the Republican Period Note: Materials can only be read within the room; no check-out is allowed; some of the collection can be photocopied Location: Room 209 Hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00AM-5:00PM |
Related links: Quan Guo Bao Kan Suo Yin (CNBKSY) , Late Qing Dynasty and the Republican Period, Da Cheng Lao Jiu, Du Xiu, Column of the Republican Period, Han Wen Shu Ku , Ta Kung Pao, Shun Pao, Search Guide , Search of China Modern Material