Hung Shun Tong Manuscript (Organizational), 1886
- Metadata
Title
Hung Shun Tong Manuscript (Organizational), 1886
Alternative Title
Hong Mun Tong Manuscript, 1886 [1987.35.160]
Date Created
1886
Description
The Hung Shun Tong manuscript is a handwritten booklet including the organizational rules, rituals, instructions, discipline, and secret signals between members of the Hung Shun Tong (also known as the Society of Heaven and Earth).
This manuscript was written in 1886 with Cantonese dialect and is an early primary source documenting the organization of this Chinese secret society and its operation in northern California in the 19th century.
This manuscript was written in 1886 with Cantonese dialect and is an early primary source documenting the organization of this Chinese secret society and its operation in northern California in the 19th century.
Creators and Contributors
Creator:
Unknown
Subject Topic
Place(s)
Time Period
1886
1880 to 1889
1880 to 1889
Language
Chinese
Media type
Format
Booklet
Extent
118
Page
Dimensions
3 1/10
x
4 3/5
in
Generation
Original
Copyright Statement
Public domain. No restrictions on use.
Country of Creation
United States
Source Institution
Call Number
1987.35.160
Link to Internet Archive
Archival Resource Key Link