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钟山志 [Records of Zhongshan Mountain]
CN DKUSC 212 · Item · 2009.10
Zhongshan Mountain, also known as Purple Mountain, is the core carrier of Nanjing’s cultural heritage. This book records its natural geography and forest resources, and elaborates on historical sites, tombs, stone inscriptions and architectures in three scenic zones: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Linggu Temple. It sorts out historical figures, administrative institutions, cultural relic protection, tourism operation, economic development and environmental renovation. With chronicles and historical documents attached, the volume fully traces more than 2,500 years of natural and cultural evolution, providing systematic materials for mountain heritage conservation and cultural tourism in Nanjing. 王鹏善
绘图白话学生小字典（国音学生新字典）[Illustrated Vernacular Student Mini Dictionary (New National Phonetic Student Dictionary)]
CN DKUSC 201 · Item · 1922.4
Published by Guangyi Book Company in 1924, this elementary character dictionary sorts entries by traditional radicals, with illustrations, early Chinese phonetic symbols and vernacular definitions for pupils. It uses old Republican phonetic notation and radical lookup, which is totally different from modern Hanyu Pinyin dictionaries, a precious lexicon relic before modern Chinese character reform. 昆山朱孝怡
明孝陵新志[New Records of the Ming Xiao Mausoleum]
CN DKUSC 211 · Item · 2023.6
As the origin of Ming imperial mausoleum systems and a World Cultural Heritage, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is recorded in this book in terms of its history, architecture, rituals, relics, ecology and modern conservation. It fully displays the mausoleum’s historical and artistic value and provides reliable references for heritage research and protection. 汪东明
昆曲晚会 [Kunqu Opera Evening]
CN DKUSC 214 · Item · 1978.10.15
A playbill for the revival performance of Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre in 1978, a document recording the revival of Kunqu after the Cultural Revolution. It includes classic Kunqu excerpts such as Fight at the Inn, Stealing Magic Herb and Broken Bridge, with plots, origins and cast information. Simply and elegantly bound, it bears great historical significance for the recovery of traditional opera. 北方昆曲剧院
昆山游览指南 [Kunshan Tourist Guide]
昆山游览指南 [Kunshan Tourist Guide]
CN DKUSC 016 · Item · 1945-1948[?]
Travel guide for Kunshan published during the Republican Era. Features photographs, a map, and advertisements. 上海绿菊书社发
昆山指南[A Guide to Kunshan]
CN DKUSC 204 · Item · 1931
Published by Kunshan Popular Education Museum in 1931, this travel guide covers scenic sites, transportation, catering and local business of Kunshan, supplemented with social statistics and local chronicle records. It serves both as a tourist brochure and valuable regional historical material. 昆山县民众教育馆
昆山市志（1981-2010）Kunshan City Chronicle (1981–2010）
CN DKUSC 167 · Item · 2013.11
Kunshan City Chronicle is the second official local chronicle of Kunshan compiled in six years, covering 1981–2010 with major events. With 38 parts,181 chapters and about 1.8 million words, it records Kunshan’s all-round social-economic development after being upgraded from county to city, focuses on the formation of the well-known "Kunshan Path" amid reform and opening-up, and collects full data on industries, development zones, governance, social security and local culture. Adopting standard chronicling styles, it objectively shows Kunshan’s modernization transformation, serving historical preservation, policy reference and cultural inheritance. 昆山市地方志编纂委员会
昆山县志 [Annals of Kunshan County]
CN DKUSC 086 · Item · 1990.12
This is the 1990 edition of Annals of Kunshan County, compiled by the local annals committee and published by Shanghai People's Publishing House. Completed in late 1989 to mark the 40th anniversary of the PRC and Kunshan's county-to-city transition, it spans ancient times to 1987 (major events to 1989). 王道伟
昆山历代人物志（全两册）[Biographical Gazetteer of Kunshan Figures Through the Ages (Two Volumes)]
CN DKUSC 155 · Item · 2021.7
This two-volume gazetteer compiles 11 biographical documents of Kunshan figures from the Jin to Qing dynasties, including Epitaphs of Kunshan's Distinguished Personages. It systematically organizes historical records of local notable people, scholars, and individuals, serving as a key source for studying Kunshan’s local history and culture. 昆山市档案馆
昆山历代乡镇旧志集成（全两册）[Collection of Ancient Local Chronicles of Towns in Kunshan]
CN DKUSC 168 · Item · 2019.1
This book collects 14 rare ancient town chronicles from the Ming, Qing and Republic of China periods, including Songnan Records, Chenmu Town Records, Zhouzhuang Town Records and Xinyi Manuscript. These volumes preserve original records of geographical evolution, local customs, products, historic sites, figures and literary documents. Among them, Yufeng Records of the Song Dynasty pioneered the style rules of local chronicles, marking milestone significance in Chinese chorography. With rigorous textual research, this collection is a precious ancient book for the study of Jiangnan water-town history and local culture. 昆山市地方志办公室编
昆山农耕 [Agriculture in Kunshan]
CN DKUSC 085 · Item · 2019.12
Agriculture in Kunshan(by Li Huiyuan) is a cultural history book that systematically documents and showcases the traditional agricultural civilization of Kunshan, covering its agrarian history, farming tools, seasonal agricultural activities, and rural folk customs through a chapter-based structure. 文汇出版社（上海）
昆山 [Kunshan] Guidebook
CN DKUSC 014 · Item · 1934
Guidebook for Kunshan published by the Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Railway Administration in 1934. The guidebook contains an overview of the history of Kunshan, notable sights as well as highlights of local culture and food. Two maps of the town and the surrounding area are inside. 京滬滬杭甬鐵路管理局啟
怎样画幻灯片 [How to Draw Slides]
CN DKUSC 213 · Item · 1974.9
An early PRC practical guide of propaganda art. It illustrates slide script writing, hand-painting and dynamic slide production, with appendices about slide projectors and manufacturers. It records slide’s grassroots publicity function, serving as cultural propaganda historical material. 吴光
中国菜谱 [Chinese Recipes]
CN DKUSC 089 · Item · 1979.2
Compiled by the Chinese Cookbook Editorial Group and published by China Financial and Economic Publishing House, this regional volume systematically collects traditional and innovative Jiangsu dishes. It compiles recipes from experienced chefs and culinary professionals, intended as a reference for catering industry practitioners, culinary school students, and related personnel. 中国菜谱编写组
Zhu Qichao Manuscript
Zhu Qichao Manuscript
CN DKUSC 046 · Item · 1981
Zhu Qichao described his experiences from 1937-1945 in the Sino-Japanese War in this manuscript (titled 烽火迎优忆坎坷) written for the Jiangsu Provincial Political and Cultural History Research Committee Office in 1981. Zhu's recollections largely relate to his teaching and publishing experiences while in Yixing. 朱其超
Suzhou Guidebook
CN DKUSC 193 · Item · 1935
Original Republican-era travel guide to Suzhou. It records scenic spots, transport, catering and schedules, with vintage ads, serving as first-hand materials for 1930s Suzhou tourism and local life. 京滬滬杭甬鐵路管理局啟
Postcard of Kunshan
CN DKUSC 015 · Item · 1939
Postcard of Yufeng mountain (玉峰山) by Japanese artist Kunzo Minami. Minami painted the watercolor as an officer in the Japanese Army in China in 1939. The postcard is part of a set of postcards issued by the Japanese military. Minami, Kunzō, 1883-1950
Lê quý dật sử
CN DKUSC 219 · Item · 1987
Le Quy Dat Su is a Vietnamese history book compiled by the renowned scholar Bui Duong Lich . It is a chronological history book covering Vietnamese history from 1758-1793. Bùi, Dương Lịch, 1757-1827
Kunshan Development Zone article draft
CN DKUSC 032 · Item · post-1997
Handwritten draft on the Kunshan Development Zone and its relationship with Taiwanese businesses and industry for "Cross-Straits Relations" 《两岸关系》magazine.
Kunshan County Land Deed
CN DKUSC 037 · Item · 1954
Kunshan County Land Deed, with chops and stamps. Kunshan County Government
Graduation Gift Photo Album
CN DKUSC 047 · Item · 1971
1 photo album with inscription dedicating to a friend for their graduation. Photos are separated from the album and are of unidentified individuals. Unknown
Four Vintage Photos of Tinglin Hill
CN DKUSC 194 · Item · 1946.10.10
Photos taken on Double Ten Day 1946, showing Yufengshan, Tinglin Park, and group portraits.
Chinese Government Radio Administration employee notebook
CN DKUSC 017 · Item · 1946
Handwritten notebook for Chinese Government Radio Administration (CRGA) radio operator. Includes information on transmitting, including country codes. Chinese Government Radio Administration