Nai Hsin Chien

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  Nai Hsin Chien born.

  1908

  May 27, 1908 in Tientsin, China to Shu Fan and Shau King Chien.

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  Shu Fan Chien, Esq.

  1916

  Nai Hsin’s father graduates from University of Chicago Law School. Shu Fan started his law degree in 1910-1911, but was called back to China before returning to finish his degree.

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  Yenching University.

  1926 - 30

  Graduates in 1930. Major: Political Science.

  Yenching University is located in Beijing, China. Founded in 1919, the buildings are examples of Chinese modernist architecture. At the time, it was considered one of the best universities in China. 

  Harvard-Yenching Institute.

  Created in 1928 to promote higher education in Asia. During the 1930s, the Institute provided support to Yenching University for liberal arts pursuits.

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  Harvard Law School.

  1930 - 32

  Studied for two years, then transferred to Iowa Law to study with his brother, Nai Wen. 

  On the ship manifest for the President Jefferson, Nai Hsin indicates he is headed to Cambridge. Another document indicates he is fluent in French, English, and Chinese.

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  Iowa Law School.

  1932 - 33

  In summer 1932, Nai Hsin transferred from Harvard to Iowa Law. He graduated in the top quarter of his class. His brother, Nai Wen, also studied at Iowa Law in 1932, but then transferred to University of Chicago Law School.

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  Moves to Hong Kong.

  1945

  People’s Republic of China established in 1949.

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  Principal of Lingnan Middle School.

  1956 - 68

  He was a noted educator and English language specialist.

  From 1967 to 1968, he served as President of Lingnan College.

  In 1968, he resigned, citing overwork and a health issue.

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  Moves to U.S. October 1969.

  1969

  Nai Hsin, his wife, Ida, and at least one son live in Austin, Texas. 

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  Ida Chien dies.

  1987

  (Feb. 12, 1910 - Sept. 14, 1987) in Los Angeles.

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  Dies March 5, 2003.

  2003

  Buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.