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Miscellaneous Objects and Artworks, 1952-1990
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
This sub-series consists of thirteen objects as well as three paintings related to Chinese American culture and art. Objects include wine bottles, fortunetelling sticks, a jigsaw puzzle, a glass tumbler, a tin can, merchandise packagings, a war memorial medal, a ceramic large plate with match covers and a check, a letterpress block, and a shirt.
Three paintings are by artists Helen Gee (Yun Gee's wife), Paul Fung Jr., and Irving Sinclair.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1952-1990
Oral History Interview with Carol Xie, October 29, 2020
Item
Identifier: 2020.020.022
Abstract
MOCA sits down with Carol Xie to discuss her experience volunteering at her family’s restaurant, Purple Dot, during the Covid-19 pandemic. Carol explains how she has been managing the restaurant’s social media presence while also working a separate job. She also talks about her family’s history and roots in China up until her father bought the restaurant. She discusses growing up adjacent to the Chinatown where Purple Dot is located as well as the importance of the area to her childhood....
Dates:
October 29, 2020
Oral History Interview with Chris Yeo, 07-01-2015 - 2016-12-31
Item
Identifier: 2016.037.031
Abstract
Chris Yeo sits down with MOCA to talk about his experience leaving Singapore and coming to the US where he opened a series of successful restaurants. He explains his journey from opening a salon to becoming a restaurateur and several of the things that he’s learned about cooking for American patrons. He discusses his family and how his cooking stems from a desire to please people. Chris also shares some anecdotes about his experience on Food Network and speaking at the Smithsonian...
Dates:
07-01-2015 - 2016-12-31
Oral History Interview with Jason Wang, 2015-10-23
Item
Identifier: 2016.037.024
Abstract
Jason Wang was born in Xi’an, China, and moved to the U.S. when he was eight years old. His father worked at restaurants throughout his time in high school. In 2005, his family started a bubble tea business in Flushing, Queens. Wang went to college and after his first year his father decided to change the shop to sell street food. Xi’an Famous Foods was created. The restaurant focused on street food from Xi’an, China, with recipes honed by Wang’s family. After four years of studying finance,...
Dates:
2015-10-23
Oral History Interview with Michael Tong, 2016-03-11
Item
Identifier: 2016.037.022
Abstract
Michael Tong describes his path from his birth of Anhui to becoming one of the most successful restauranteurs in New York City with two four-star restaurants. Moving first to Shanghai and Hong Kong before settling in the US, Mr. Tong studied civil engineering but chose to work in a NYC restaurant after graduation. From there, he opened up two restaurants, Shun Lee Palace and Shun Lee West, where he developed his love for different Chinese cuisines and helped bring Sichuan and Hunanese food...
Dates:
2016-03-11
Oral History Interview with Peter and Lisa Chang, 2015-07-05
Item
Identifier: 2016.037.002
Abstract
Peter Chang is a chef and restauranteur who owns and operates a series of restaurants in the D.C. area, including Peter Chang Café, Peter Chang’s China Café, Q by Peter Chang, and the most recent Mama Chang. In the interview, Mr. Chang speaks about his incredible journey from his childhood in rural Hubei, his time in culinary school, his success as a chef in China, how he came to America, and how he survived then thrived in America, eventually garnering media attention in the US from...
Dates:
2015-07-05
Oral History Interview with Philip Chiang, 2015-12-15
Item
Identifier: 2016.037.007
Abstract
Philip Chiang was born in Shanghai, China in 1948. Within a year, his family moved to Tokyo, Japan to avoid China’s communist regime. He lived in Japan until the age of 14. He valued Japanese culture and the emphasis on hospitality. In 1962, he moved to San Francisco. His family lived there before it became the known, multicultural city it is today. His family ate out frequently, and it gave him the opportunity to enjoy many different cuisines. He grew especially fond of Italian food....
Dates:
2015-12-15
Oral History Interview with Tommy and Frank Wong, 2015-07-01 - 2016-12-31
Item
Identifier: 2016.037.026
Abstract
Tommy and Frank Wong discuss their experience coming to America from Hong Kong with their three brothers and working in a variety of restaurants before starting their own. The brothers lived across the US in Texas, Kansas, and San Francisco until they started their own restaurant in New Orleans. Tommy offers an interesting explanation of the history of Chinese food in America as well as how he worked to blend the styles and flavors of Chinese and Louisiana cuisine into what he considers to...
Dates:
2015-07-01 - 2016-12-31
Oral History Interview with William Chiu, 2004-03-30
File
Identifier: 2014.036.017
Abstract
William Chiu, born in 1952, begins this interview recalling his childhood growing up, learning and working in Hong Kong. He talks about his father’s work as a chef and his father’s fateful opportunity to immigrate with his family to the United States. He describes his education and reasoning for desiring to go to the United States. William recounts his first job working as a waiter in training before beginning to work with his father in the restaurant business. He also describes the working...
Dates:
2004-03-30
Oral History Interview with Wing Ma, 2003-11-07
File
Identifier: 2014.036.016
Abstract
Wing Ma (Ma Wing Guo) was born in China to a poor farming family who moved to Hong Kong as refugees when he was age two. Wing talks about his life growing up in Hong Kong with his mother working in the garment industry and his father working as a chef in Manila. He studied until post-secondary school before moving to the United States to train and work as an engineer. Wing would eventually join the garment industry as a factory owner, and describes the industry’s decline over time due to...
Dates:
2003-11-07
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- Chinese American business enterprises 8
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- Community Involvement 2
- Community organization. 2
- Education 2
- September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 2
- COVID-19 (Disease) 1
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- Chinese American artists 1
- Chinese American businesspeople--New York (State)--New York--History. 1
- Chinese American families 1
- Chinese American painting 1
- Chinese American women 1
- Chinese Americans--Ethnic identity 1
- Chinese Americans--Social conditions 1
- Chinese Americans. 1
- Chinese american art 1
- Clothing trade. 1
- Dim Sum 1
- Fundraising 1
- Labor unions. 1
- Language and languages 1
- Marketing 1
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