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Anna May Wong, 1938-2003

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

This sub-series includes two objects--a newspaper cover and a periodical--about Chinese American actress Anna May Wong.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1938-2003

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is unrestricted.

Biographical / Historical

Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American movie star, and also the first Asian American actress to gain international recognition. Her long and varied career spanned silent film, sound film, television, stage and radio.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (Box 20)

Language of Materials

English

Other Finding Aids

This sub-series is an addition to the Anna May Wong sub-series under 2015.041, also in Alex Jay Collection.

Repository Details

Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository

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