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John Zane, 1915-1996

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The materials in this series include one book, "Hawaiian Steel Guitar" (1996), and an issue of a cartoon magazine with a profile on Zane from 1915. In addition, there is a Chinese Exclusion Act Case File for John Zane with a transcript of his interrogation after his arrival in New York in 1924.

Dates

  • Creation: 1915-1996

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is unrestricted.

Biographical / Historical

John Zane was born in Hawaii. He was a cartoonist who also operated a Hawaiian music studio, teaching guitar and ukelele.

Extent

0.20 Linear Feet (Box 7)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository

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