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Two Chinese Philosophers: Ch'eng Ming-tao and Ch'eng Yi-ch'uan was published by Lund Humphries (London) in 1958 and Reprinted as Two Chinese Philosophers: The Metaphysics of the Brothers Cheng by Open Court (LaSalle IL) in 1992. This material consists of reviews for the first edition and correspondence regarding the reprint.

Graham took up his first academic post in 1950 as a Lecturer in Classical Chinese at SOAS completing his PhD thesis in 1953. He became a Reader in 1966 and Professor of Classical Chinese in 1971, retiring in 1984 when he became Professor Emeritus. The material is this series relates to Graham's tenure at SOAS.

Correspondence concerning permission to reprint the book and a copy of the Chinese characters to be used in the reprint.

The Papers of Angus C. Graham include material pertaining to both book and article publications, to reviews written and to his translation, poetry and short story work. It includes correspondence with other academics in his field and with some poets. There is material pertaining to appointments that he has held and conferences attended, notebooks, diaries and a single photograph. There is also a considerable volume of others' articles and some material concerning others' academic appointments.

Graham was, at times, asked for help and advice regarding other people's applications for position or funding. This material contains proposals and correspondence associated with others' appointments.

Letter from William Taylor, University of London, to Angus Graham to inform Graham that the title of Emeritus Professor of Classical Chinese had been conferred on him in recognition and appreciation of Graham's services to the University.

Letter from Richard Gray to Angus Graham to ask if he would consider providing a course on early Chinese philosophical and ethical systems of thought for the M.A. course on Religion and Philosophy at SOAS.

Letter from Martin J. Daly, Publications Officer, SOAS, to Angus Graham to ask for his approval for a reprint of Two Chinese Philosophers requested by Professor Roger Ames at the University of Hawaii. A copy of the letter from Roger T. Ames is with this letter.

Correspondence between John Cikoski and Angus Graham concerning the positions of Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, and Chair of Chinese at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London.

Copies of email and letter correspondence with Ven. Dr. Khammai Dhammasami, Oxford Buddhist Vihara concerning the disposal of a Thai set of the Buddhist Tripitaka, dated 28 November - 18 December 2012. Also a letter from Peter McCormack, Assistant Director, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Services, SOAS, concerning the donation of 11 boxes of Thai material from the RAS to SOAS Library, dated 16 April 2012.