Fred R Eng, 1946-1972
Scope and Contents
This sub-series includes books and periodicals related to Chinese American artist Frederick Ronald Eng. Most of the materials collected include Eng's photographs, illustrations, and drawings. One book is about the recent history of Tivoli, NY, where Eng moved with his wife from NYC after WWII.
The sub-series also includes a vinyl record album titled "Buy Buy Baby".
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1946-1972
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is unrestricted.
Biographical / Historical
Fred R Eng (1917-1995) was born Ng Quong You in Namchieu, China, and moved to the US with family at the age of three. After graduating from the California College of the Arts and Crafts in San Francisco, Eng moved to NYC to seek a career as a commercial artist. Eng joined the military during WWII and briefly worked on military mapping. His after-war life was filled with illustration projects and later, photography works.
Extent
1.1 Linear Feet (Box 24 and 27)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Most of the materials in this sub-series are housed in Box 24. Only the record album is placed in Box 27, with the consideration of its size.
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository