Paul Fung, 1914-1998
Scope and Contents
The items in this sub-series include books and periodicals with cartoons by Paul Fung or stories about him. In addition, this series includes sheet music from Melody Shop in Seattle, which range in date from 1920 to 1923.
Dates
- Creation: 1914-1998
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
0.5 Linear Feet (Boxes 5-6 and 12)
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
An additional Paul Fung sub-series has been created under 2017.003, also in Alex Jay Collection.
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository