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1. Philipp Franz von Siebold papers, 1609-1927

   20 microfilm reels. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   German physician, explorer, and scientist. Microfilm of correspondence, notes, memoranda, writings, reports, printed matter, and other papers consisting primarily of Siebold's notes and writings on the flora, fauna, geology, and meteorology of Japan, including observations and comments on its history, culture, customs, and languages. Also includes material relating to Korea and Taiwan.

2. Richard Houston Payne World War II map collection

   approximately 153 items. 8 folders. -- Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   The collection consists of World War II-era maps and photo-maps of Japan by the U.S. Army Map Service and the U.S. Hydrographic Office. The materials show Japanese cities, military bases, airfields, and anti-aircraft defenses. Some are stamped "Confidential" or "Restricted." Additional materials include maps of Japanese-occupied Korea and Manchuria, along with map proofs of locations in East Asia and the North Pacific.

3. Charles William Le Gendre papers, 1866-1893

   1,800 items. 14 containers plus 4 oversize. 6 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Army officer and diplomat. Correspondence, memoranda, dispatches, reports, Chinese and Japanese documents, and other papers relating chiefly to Le Gendre's service as American consul at Amoy, China, 1866-1872; as advisor in the Japanese government and in a diplomatic post representing Japan in Taiwan, 1872-1875; and as advisor in the Korean government, 1890-1899. Includes Le Gendre's journal, with drawings and photographs, in which he recounts his travels among aborigines in Taiwan.

4. C. Chaillé-Long papers, 1809-1918

   1,800 items. 3 containers. 1.2 linear feet. 2 microfilm reels. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Soldier, explorer, and diplomat. Personal and official correspondence, articles, speeches, news clippings, scrapbook, awards, commissions, maps, and photographs concerning Chaillé-Long's career as an explorer and public servant.

5. Harold Raymond Wayne Benjamin papers, 1908-1972

   17,000 items. 49 containers. 20 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Educator. Correspondence, subject files, speeches and writings, and other papers relating mainly to Benjamin’s career in the field of education.

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   Some or all content stored offsite.

6. Zbigniew Brzezinski papers, 1798-2017

   163,200 items. 470 containers plus 7 classified and 6 oversize. 189 linear feet. 4,440 files (83.96 GB). -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Foreign policy advisor, political scientist, educator, and author. Correspondence, memoranda, minutes, reports, notes, journal extracts, writings, speeches, lectures, testimony, travel files, interview transcripts, press clippings, photographs, family papers, printed matter, and other material relating primarily to Brzezinski's professional life including his tenure as President Jimmy Carter's national security advisor.

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   Access restrictions apply.

7. Charles S. Sperry papers, 1862-1912

   2,300 items. 14 containers plus 1 oversize. 6 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Naval officer and diplomat. General and family correspondence, orders to duty, journals, reports, memoranda, and other papers relating to Sperry's naval career.

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   Some or all content stored offsite.

8. George Kennan papers, 1840-1937

   60,000 items. 137 containers. 54.8 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Explorer, author, journalist, and lecturer. Correspondence, family letters, notes and notebooks, articles, diaries, journals, clippings, lecture material, printed matter, memorabilia, autobiographical and biographical material, photographs, and maps relating particularly to Czarist Russia and Siberia, where Kennan made extensive explorations and prepared studies on social conditions, prisons, and the exile system.

9. Chosŏn Sangsa Chusik Hoesa collection, 1947-1950

   3,400 items. 20 containers. -- Asian Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   First international trading company by the North Korean government. Correspondence, reports, invoices, statistics, meeting and planning notes, agendas, memoranda, personnel records, and other organizational records documenting the activities of Chosŏn Sangsa Chusik Hoesa (Archive of a North Korean corporation). Also includes material relating to Pukchosŏn Hwagyo Yonhaphoe (North Korea Overseas Chinese Federation) which document the experiences of overseas Chinese in North Korea.

10. Thomas F. Bayard papers, 1780-1899

    60,000 items. 220 containers plus 18 oversize. 49.6 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

    Summary:

    Senator, secretary of state, and ambassador. Correspondence, letterbooks, scrapbooks, and miscellany relating to Bayard's career after the Civil War as a politician and legislator and as a cabinet official and diplomat during the presidential administrations of Grover Cleveland.