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Miscellaneous Photographs, 1930-1973

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The sub-series includes photographs of Chinese acrobats, Chinese American artists, actors, and actresses. Notable figures include Rosalind Chao, Joan Chen, Tina Chen, Fay Chong, France Nuyen, Jack Soo, Sammee Tong, Mary Mon Toy, and Victor Wong. Some photographs depict the productions of several films: Big Trouble in Little China, Dim Sum, Eat a Bowl of Tea, Hundred Percent, The Joy Luck Club, and Thousand Pieces of Gold.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1930-1973

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is unrestricted.

Extent

0.7 Linear Feet (Box 22 and 26)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Photographs in Box 22 are placed within the folder named Acrobats.

Box 26 includes two binders and 15 envelopes. Photographs in the envelopes are organized by the name of the actor/actress or the name of the production.

Repository Details

Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository

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