The first batch of 12 national first-class cultural relics collected by the Qian Museum were released, ranging from bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree certificates from China and the United States to Qian Xuesen, Chiang Ying's mandarin duck genealogy

Today, December 11, is the 112th birthday of Qian Xuesen, an outstanding scientist renowned at home and abroad and the founder of China’s aerospace industry. From Jiaotong University to MIT and Caltech, he has a full set of "bachelor's, master's and doctoral" degree certificates from prestigious schools in China and the United States, as well as a wedding invitation from his wife Jiang Ying, as well as "two bombs and one satellite" awarded by the party and the country. The first batch of 12 national first-class cultural relics collected by Qian Xuesen Library were released at the Qian Xuesen Library that day.

A reporter from Jiefang Daily and Shangguan News learned that the first batch of 12 cultural relics in the collection were identified as national first-level cultural relics, the earliest of which is about 90 years old. These include the undergraduate diploma awarded to Qian Xuesen by the National Chiao Tung University, the certificate and medal awarded by the Science Prize Committee of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to Qian Xuesen for his book "Engineering Cybernetics" and the first prize of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Science Prize. The State Council and the Central Military Commission awarded Qian Xuesen the honor of "National Outstanding Contribution Scientist" Certificates of honor for titles, Luan letters from Qian Xuesen and Jiang Ying, etc.

Qian Xuesen Library launched the cultural relic grading work in 2015. It conducted in-depth research on the source, historical background, value, and historical significance of cultural relics. It invited Shanghai cultural relic appraisal experts to participate in appraisal meetings many times to evaluate the historical and scientific value of cultural relics. Wait for careful analysis and judgment. Finally, after strict screening and judgment, the identification of the first batch of first-class cultural relics in the collection was completed. So far, Qian Xuesen Library has identified 16,611 items in its collection, including 12 national first-level cultural relics, 99 second-level cultural relics, 10,471 third-level cultural relics, 5,577 general cultural relics, and 452 unclassified cultural relics.

Revitalize cultural relics and tell scientists’ stories well. In recent years, based on collection research, Qian Xuesen Library has launched a number of original exhibitions such as "Choice - Qian Xuesen's Original Aspiration and Belief", "Looking at Neighbors from a Distance", "Meeting Qian Xuesen Again", and has successively compiled "Qian Xuesen Spiritual Reader", "The Party's Scientific and Technological Heroes", " The major collections of Qian Xuesen Library: Cultural Relics Have Something to Say, "Qian Xuesen as a Flag of Science", "Listen to the Director's Story of Qian Xuesen" and other 47 published works involving Qian Xuesen's life, academic thoughts, scientist's spirit and other perspectives with differentiated and multi-dimensional perspectives.

On the same day, during the academic seminar on "The Communication Value of Qian Xuesen's Spirit in the New Era" sponsored by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Municipal Education Commission, and the Municipal Association for Science and Technology, the National "Qian Xuesen" Scientist Spiritual Education Base Consortium awarded the plaque in the preface hall of Qian Xuesen Library. This education base consortium is jointly initiated and voluntarily formed by units, institutions or enterprises whose main content is to showcase the deeds and spirit of People's Scientist Qian Xuesen. It is a regional, professional, non-profit, non-corporate organization.

It is reported that after the formation of the consortium, it will carry out joint actions, exert linkage effects, and create a number of brand activities with the theme of promoting the spirit of scientists. They include: 10 national spiritual education bases for scientists, including the Qian Xuesen Library of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Institute of Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and 11 Qian Xuesen Memorial Exhibitions including the High School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University and the School of Space Science and Technology of Xi'an University of Electronic Science and Technology. Class, Sichuan Two Bombs and One Satellite Cadre Academy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press and other eight enterprises and institutions that are committed to promoting the spirit of scientists represented by Qian Xuesen.

[News link] The first batch of national first-class cultural relics collected by Qian Xuesen Library

Undergraduate diploma awarded to Qian Xuesen by National Chiao Tung University in 1934

In 1934, a piece of paper was 45 cm long and 45 cm wide.

Bachelor's degree certificate awarded to Qian Xuesen by National Chiao Tung University in 1934

A 1934 piece of paper measuring 42.8 cm long and 59.5 cm wide

In 1936, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology awarded Qian Xuesen a master's degree in aeronautical engineering.

A 1936 piece of paper measuring 24.5 cm long and 31.5 cm wide

Doctoral degree certificate awarded to Qian Xuesen by California Institute of Technology in 1939

1939 paper, 23 cm long and 30 cm wide

On January 24, 1957, the Science Prize Committee of the Chinese Academy of Sciences awarded Qian Xuesen the first-class certificate and medal of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Science Prize for his book "Engineering Cybernetics".

1957 Paper and framed piece, 43 cm long and 55 cm wide

1957 metal and silk ribbon, 5.5 cm long and 3 cm wide

In 1985, Qian Xuesen won the certificate of "National Science and Technology Progress Award Special Award"

In 1989, the International Institute of Technology awarded Qian Xuesen the "Little Rockwell Medal"

In 1989, a piece of metal was 7.5 cm in diameter and 0.8 cm thick.

On October 16, 1991, the State Council and the Central Military Commission awarded Qian Xuesen the honorary title of "National Outstanding Contribution Scientist".

In 1991, a piece of paper measured 26.7 cm in length and 41.6 cm in width.

On October 16, 1991, the Central Military Commission awarded Qian Xuesen the "First-Class Hero Model" medal of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

In 1994, the Chinese Academy of Sciences reissued the honorary plaque and academician certificate of Qian Xuesen who was elected as a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1957.

1993 wooden piece, length 28.5cm and width 21cm

In 1993, a piece of paper measured 29 cm in length and 36.5 cm in width.

On September 18, 1999, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the State Council and the Central Military Commission awarded Qian Xuesen the "Two Bombs and One Satellite Meritorious Service" medal, medals and certificates

In 1999, a metal piece was 8 cm in diameter and 1.8 cm high.

In 1999, a piece of paper measured 28.5 cm in length and 41.5 cm in width.

Luan letter between Qian Xuesen and Jiang Ying dated September 17, 1947

A volume of Chinese rice paper, 32.5 cm long and 107.5 cm wide