Professor Wang donated his personal collection to ISEAS Library in 2010, measuring some 55 linear meters of shelfing space, comprising books, private papers, research articles, diaries, newspaper clippings, photographs, video recordings, among others.
Monday , 9 October 2017 – The e-Catalogue for the private papers of Professor Wang Gungwu, an eminent scholar and historian, and Chairman of ISEAS-Yusof ishak Institute, was launched yesterday. This event organised in conjunction with the ISEAS Library was attended by over 50 scholars, colleagues and friends of Professor Wang. This launch was also held to coincide with Professor Wang’s 87th Birthday.
Professor Wang with Mrs Margaret Wang at the event.
Dr Leo Suryadinata, ISEAS Senior Visiting Fellow, spoke on Professor Wang’s key research works and his influence in the academic and community at large while Mr Gao Jiankang, ISEAS Research Officer, presented his findings while helping the Library to sort and arrange the collection, that Prof Wong was an aspiring poet before he became a historian.
Mrs Margaret Wang, Prof Wang Gungwu, Mr Pitt Kuan Wah, Dr Leo Leo Suryadinata and Mr Gao Jiankang looking at part of the collection on display at the event.
From left to right: Mrs Margaret Wang, Ms Jill Quah (standing), Prof Wang Gungwu, Mr Neo Peng Fu (standing), Dr Lee Peng Shu, Mr Tan Chin Tiong, Dr Leo Suryadinata, Ms Ina Chang (standing), Dr Lee Guan Kin, during the tea reception.
Researchers who wish to consult the materials can approach the Library Reference and Circulation counter at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. Unpublished private papers will be selectively digitized for online access in the coming years before releasing for access.
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