Williams, S. Wells (Samuel Wells), 1812-1884

Samuel Wells Williams (1812-1884): missionary to China, 1833-1845; printer and author; helped prepare Chinese dictionary; accompanied Perry expedition to Japan as interpreter in 1853-1854; in 1856 became secretary and interpreter of the American Legation to China, and remained until 1876; in 1877 became professor of Chinese at Yale University.

From the guide to the Samuel Wells Williams family papers, 1809-1983, 1809-1941, (Manuscripts and Archives)

Missionary, diplomat, author, and printer.

From the description of S. Wells Williams correspondence, 1868. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981381

Samuel Wells Williams (1812-1884): missionary to China, 1833-1845; printer and author; helped prepare Chinese dictionary; accompanied Perry expedition to Japan as interpreter in 1853-1854; in 1856 became secretary and interpreter of the American Legation to China, and remained until 1876; in 1877 became professor of Chinese at Yale University.

Frederick Wells Williams (1857-1928): writer and teacher; from 1893-1925, professor of oriental history at Yale University; active in administration of Yale-in-China from 1901-1928.

From the description of Samuel Wells Williams family papers, 1824-1936 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81345696

American scholar and missionary to China.

He studied Chinese and compiled dictionaries in 1856 and 1874.

From the description of Samuel Wells Williams letter : to his father, 1839 March 20. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63938923

Frederick Wells Williams (1857-1928): writer and teacher; from 1893-1925, professor of oriental history at Yale University; active in administration of Yale-in-China from 1901-1928.

Samuel Wells Williams (1812-1884): missionary to China, 1833-1845; printer and author; helped prepare Chinese dictionary; accompanied Perry expedition to Japan as interpreter in 1853-1854; in 1856 became secretary and interpreter of the American Legation to China, and remained until 1876; in 1877 became professor of Chinese at Yale University.

From the description of Samuel Wells Williams family papers, 1809-1983 (inclusive), 1809-1941 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702154081