Yun Gee, 1942-1999
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
This sub-series includes books, periodicals, photographs, and other paper materials about the artistic career of Yun Gee. One book in the sub-series is in French. One folder of document includes photocopies of Chinese Exclusion Case Files. The content of which involves the immigration case of Yun Gee's father Gee Quong On and raises to a confusion about Yun Gee's birth date.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1942-1999
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is unrestricted.
Biographical / Historical
Born in Kaiping, Guangdong, Yun Gee (1906-1963) was a Chinese American modernist artist. He lived and painted in San Francisco, Paris, and New York City, and was considered as one of the most daring avant-garde painters during his time.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (Box 20)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository