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Oral History Interview with Ning-Yuan Li and Anonymous, 1993-07-02

 Item
Identifier: 1994.007.021

Abstract

In this interview, J.L. (Anonymous) and Ning-Yuan Li provide viewpoints on their different lives that led them to America. Li, fine art painter, describes his early education and sensibilities as an artist and recalls the Chinese Cultural Revolution impact on fine art in China. J.L., from Taiwan, relates his life story; the era of the "Anti-Japan War," his career as a soldier, and time spent in Paraguay running a small wrist-watch business. Joined by J.T. (Anonymous, also a narrator of her own oral history), J.L. and Li discuss their shared experience as residents of Brooklyn Chinatown; working conditions for Chinese immigrants, language barriers, armed robberies, and the American systems of education and juvenile corrections. Interview in Mandarin conducted by Gregory Ruf.

Dates

  • Creation: 1993-07-02

Conditions Governing Access

All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, belong to the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) and the Brooklyn Historical Society. The indices and audio recordings are hereby made available for research purposes only. For more information, contact Museum of Chinese in America at collections@mocanyc.org or Brooklyn Historical Society at library@brooklynhistory.org.

Extent

1 Cassettes

Language of Materials

Chinese

Repository Details

Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository

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