Pre-1975

The chiết yêu plate is attributed to the Chu Đậu kilns in Hải Dương, a major ceramic center of the Mạc to Revival Lê period.

The chiết yêu bowl is attributed to Chu Đậu kilns in Hải Dương, a major ceramic center of the Mạc to Revival Lê period.

Teacher Hoàng, a former press officer at the Presidential Palace, takes possession of the dictionary. 

Author Nguyễn Văn Khôn personally inscribes and gifts the dictionary to then-Prime Minister Ngô Đình Diệm.

Belonged to An Carmichael, who served in the Republic of Vietnam Air Force until the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.

Belonged to An Carmichael, who served in the Republic of Vietnam Air Force until the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.