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== What is in This Collection? ==
== What Is In This Collection? ==
 
This collection includes records from 1646-1904. It is a collection of palace examinations from the Han Yu-shan Collection of the East Asian Library at UCLA, Los Angeles, California. Han Yu-shan was a professor in the History Department at the university.
This collection includes records from 1646-1904. It is a collection of palace examinations from the Han Yu-shan Collection of the East Asian Library at UCLA, Los Angeles, California. Han Yu-shan was a professor in the History Department at the university.


Until 1905 Imperial China used civil service examinations to select candidates for government jobs. The exams tested knowledge of classical literature and Confucianism texts. Although the exams were open to all Chinese men, usually only wealthy families had the time and money to devote to studying for the exams. There were four levels of the exam, each one promoting the test taker in social class and eligibility for government jobs.
Until 1905 Imperial China used civil service examinations to select candidates for government jobs. The exams tested knowledge of classical literature and Confucianism texts. Although the exams were open to all Chinese men, usually only wealthy families had the time and money to devote to studying for the exams. There were four levels of the exam, each one promoting the test taker in social class and eligibility for government jobs.


===Reading These Records===
There are nine record types included in this collection:
 
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These records are written in Chinese. For translation help, see the section [[#For Help Reading These Records|For Help Reading These Records]].
 
===To Browse This Collection===
 
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== Collection Content ==
===  Sample Images ===
 
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Image:China, Imperial Examinations and Related Papers (Han Yu-shan Collection) DGS 007751625 00014.jpg|Imperial Examination
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==What Can These Records Tell Me?==
 
There are nine record types included in this collection.
 
*Palace examinations (with names)
*Palace examinations (with names)
*Anonymous palace examinations
*Anonymous palace examinations
*Palace examinations (by subject)
*Palace examinations (by subject)
*Palace poetry examinations
*Palace poetry examinations
*Palace Manchu language examinations
*Palace Manchu language examinations
*Academy examinations
*Academy examinations
*Miscellaneous examinations
*Miscellaneous examinations
*Palace military examinations
*Palace military examinations
*Imperial edicts and manuscripts
*Imperial edicts and manuscripts
}}


These materials may contain the following information:
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
{{Image Visibility}}
=== Reading These Records ===
These records are written in Chinese. For help reading them see:
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_language Wikipedia: Chinese Language]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_characters Wikipedia: Chinese Characters]
*[http://kwanfamily.info/culture/familytitles_table.php Chinese Kinship Terms Table]
*[http://www.mandarintools.com/calendar.html Western-Chinese Calendar Converter]
=== To Browse This Collection ===
{{Collection_Browse_Link |CID=CID2490249 |title= China, Imperial Examinations and Related Papers (Han Yu-shan Collection) }}
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in this collection:
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*Given name
*Given name
*Family name
*Family name
*Generation name
*Generation name
*Birth year
*Birth year
*Chinese birth year
*Chinese birth year
 
*Birthplace
*Birth place
 
*Examination year
*Examination year
*Father/grandfather/great-grandfather's names
*Father/grandfather/great-grandfather's names
 
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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
== Collection Content ==
 
=== Sample Image ===
This section contains tips and information about how to search the record and use the information you find. Translation resources are also included.<br>
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You can search the index or view the images or both. Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
Image:China, Imperial Examinations and Related Papers (Han Yu-shan Collection) DGS 007751625 00014.jpg|1646 Imperial Examination
 
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*Your ancestor's given name and family name.
*Your ancestor's given name and family name.
=== Search the Index ===
=== Search the Index ===
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=== View the Images ===
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{{HR Tip|Don’t overlook items in the FamilySearch Catalog. You may find records listed in the catalog under {{FSC|China, Imperial Examinations|keywords}}. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see [[China Archives and Libraries]].}}
Select '''Record Type'''
 
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
 
===For Help Reading These Records===
 
These records are in Chinese. For help with reading the records, see the following resources:
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_language Wikipedia: Chinese Language]
 
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_characters Wikipedia: Chinese Characters]
 
*[http://kwanfamily.info/culture/familytitles_table.php Chinese Kinship Terms Table]
 
*[http://www.mandarintools.com/calendar.html Western-Chinese Calendar Converter]
 
== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records
*Use a [http://www.mandarintools.com/calendar.html Western-Chinese Calendar Converter] to change the birth year from the Chinese year to the equivalent western year
*Use a [http://www.mandarintools.com/calendar.html Western-Chinese Calendar Converter] to change the birth year from the Chinese year to the equivalent western year
*Look for a patriarchal line (father, grandfather, great-grandfather) and use this information to extend your pedigree
*Look for a patriarchal line (father, grandfather, great-grandfather) and use this information to extend your pedigree
*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community.
*Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may also be listed.
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may also be listed
 
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.<br>
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct<br>
*Check for variant spellings of the names.
*Check for variant spellings of the names
*Your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
*Your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times
{{Tip|Don’t overlook items in the FamilySearch Catalog. You may find records listed in the catalog under {{FHL|China, Imperial Examinations|keywords}}. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see [[China Archives and Libraries]].}}
 
== Citing This Collection ==
== Citing This Collection ==
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
 
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Record Type: Imperial Examinations and Relates Papers
Collection years: 1646-1904
Languages: Chinese, Manchu
Title in the Language: 中國, 科舉考試及相關記錄 (韓玉山收藏)
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What is in This Collection?

This collection includes records from 1646-1904. It is a collection of palace examinations from the Han Yu-shan Collection of the East Asian Library at UCLA, Los Angeles, California. Han Yu-shan was a professor in the History Department at the university.

Until 1905 Imperial China used civil service examinations to select candidates for government jobs. The exams tested knowledge of classical literature and Confucianism texts. Although the exams were open to all Chinese men, usually only wealthy families had the time and money to devote to studying for the exams. There were four levels of the exam, each one promoting the test taker in social class and eligibility for government jobs.

There are nine record types included in this collection:

  • Palace examinations (with names)
  • Anonymous palace examinations
  • Palace examinations (by subject)
  • Palace poetry examinations
  • Palace Manchu language examinations
  • Academy examinations
  • Miscellaneous examinations
  • Palace military examinations
  • Imperial edicts and manuscripts

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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Reading These Records

These records are written in Chinese. For help reading them see:

To Browse This Collection

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in this collection:

  • Given name
  • Family name
  • Generation name
  • Birth year
  • Chinese birth year
  • Birthplace
  • Examination year
  • Father/grandfather/great-grandfather's names

Collection Content

Sample Image

  • 1646 Imperial Examination

    1646 Imperial Examination

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Your ancestor's given name and family name.

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
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Tip
 Don’t overlook items in the FamilySearch Catalog. You may find records listed in the catalog under FS Library Keyword China, Imperial Examinations. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see China Archives and Libraries.

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use a Western-Chinese Calendar Converter to change the birth year from the Chinese year to the equivalent western year
  • Look for a patriarchal line (father, grandfather, great-grandfather) and use this information to extend your pedigree
  • Titles may be clues to property ownership, occupations, rank, or status within the community
  • Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may also be listed

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
  • Check for variant spellings of the names
  • Your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times

Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
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