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Calligraphy rubbings

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Scope and Contents From the Series: This series consists of printed material, such as books, journals, newspapers, and programs, either unrelated to Chinese opera or published by other opera associations. Much of the material is in Chinese, such as books on martial arts; books on medicine and acupuncture; books on calligraphy; poetry; books on the Nationalist Party and the influence of Russia on China; a biography of Chiang Kai-Shek's son; a book on Madame Chiang-Kai-Shek's visit to the United States, and journals and...
Dates: 1929-1986

Cao Feng Oversea Chinese, 1989-1991

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Scope and Contents

This file includes 3 issues of this journal.

Dates: 1989-1991

Certificates

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Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes certificates, savings and war bonds, and currency.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1940s

Checklists for instruments and props

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Scope and Contents From the Series:

The items in this series were all located in Chan Wah-Soe's military trunk. They include his military uniform, draft card, stamps, military insignia, and correspondence. Other items are related to his involvement and interest in Cantonese opera. These materials include newspaper clippings of CMTA peformances, photographs of opera performers, handwritten information about Cantonese opera, and an opera booklet.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1930s-1960s

Chinese Letters

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Scope and Contents

Includes various letters and writings from relatives written in Chinese. One letter to Poy Gum Lee (Li, Jin Pei) dated November 27th, 1947 is from his younger brother, Song Xian Pan wishing him a Merry Christmas. The letter wishes him a Merry Christmas. Another is from Kitty's godparents in Shanghai explaining how they named the children. A box of letters contains notices for monetary dues and fortune slips.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1900 - 1990

Chinese newspaper clippings

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Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains transcripts of interviews and trials; court documents; clippings from newspapers, journals, and magazines; and research and production notes.

Dates: 1980s

Chinese newspapers, 1991

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Identifier: Series 3
Scope and Contents

These files include a number of issues of a 1991 Chinese language newspaper printed in New York City.

Dates: 1991

CMTA expense lists and accounting sheets, 1938

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Scope and Contents From the Series:

The items in this series were all located in Chan Wah-Soe's military trunk. They include his military uniform, draft card, stamps, military insignia, and correspondence. Other items are related to his involvement and interest in Cantonese opera. These materials include newspaper clippings of CMTA peformances, photographs of opera performers, handwritten information about Cantonese opera, and an opera booklet.

Dates: 1938

Collection of songs and opera excerpts from various operas

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Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series consists of opera scripts and scores, mostly written in Chinese in the former case. Many of the scripts and scores are handwritten, and a number of them include a hand-drawn cover. In addition, there are vocal pieces specifically for male and female roles, lyrics, and songbooks.

Dates: Majority of material found in 1950s-1980s

Contact sheets and negatives from "The China Post", 1980-1981

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Scope and Contents From the Series: This series encompasses Emile Bocian’s photographs, contact sheets, and negatives. Most of the items are from 1976-1986, although there are a few beginning in the mid-late 1950s through the early 1970s. In addition, there are a number of photographs, negatives, and contact sheets with no dates. The majority of the photographs are stamped “Emile Bocian Associates,” but there are a few marked "The China Post" so they were most likely used for the newspaper and Bocian’s public relations firm....
Dates: 1980-1981