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Photographs, 1920-1984

 Series
Identifier: Series 4

Scope and Contents

This series contains various sizes of black and white and color photographs. The images are mostly comprised of family portraits, family gatherings, individual portraits, lion dancers, candid images, landscape images, and images of shops. The exact location of the pictures is unknown, and the photographer has yet to be identified. Some of the photographs are accompanied by notes and diagrams, written on the bottom or back of the image, which indicate individuals pictured.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1920-1984

Language of Materials

Some materials are in Chinese.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is unrestricted.

Extent

2 Files (Folder 24, Box 1; one photograph in Box 3)

General

For digital images of the photographs, please search ID# 1985.001 and 2011.053 in PastPerfect, http://mocanyc.pastperfectonline.com/

Repository Details

Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository

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