Paul Fung, 1915-2012
Scope and Contents
This sub-series includes five objects: three books and two ephemera that either mention Paul Fung or his son, Paul Fung Jr. in text or include photographs of him and his artworks.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1915-2012
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is unrestricted.
Biographical / Historical
Paul Fung (1897-1944) was a Chinese American cartoonist born in Seattle. Fung's artistic career initiated through the study of traditional Chinese art. Later inspired by the Sunday comics he read, the son of a Chinese Baptist minister discovered his passion for cartooning and illustration and had his artworks exhibited and published.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (Box 20 and 27)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
This sub-series is an addition to the Paul Fung sub-series under 2015.041, also in Alex Jay Collection.
Occupation
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository