Chinese Sportswear Workers Social Association collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials and objects used by the Chinese Sportswear Workers Social Association and photographs of the association's members. Most of the materials date from 1971-2007, although there is one book from 1947. Series 1 includes administrative documents and materials used by the association, such as letterhead, annual reports, meeting minutes, and manifestos. Series 2 consists of objects, such as a banner, posters, a mahjong game, and a mahjong table. Series 3 includes photographs of association members partaking in various activities. Many of the photographs are undated. Objects are also searchable via PastPerfect Online System at http://mocanyc.pastperfectonline.com/randomimages.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1971-2007
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
For reference use only; not for reproduction, distribution, or deposit in another collection. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Director of Collections. If publishing, cite: Chinese Sportswear Workers Social Association Collection, Museum of Chinese in America.
Biographical / Historical
Chinese Sportswear Workers Social Association (CSWSA) is a non-profit corporation based in New York (at some point, its headquarters were located at 175 Canal Street). It was started in 1970 and according to documents filed with the New York Department of State, it is still active. The association is a membership organization, and it seems as if it mainly represents a group for social activities and outings, although it is possible that some advocacy has been done on behalf of sportswear workers.
Extent
12 Linear Feet (2 standard archival boxes plus 30 framed photographs, documents, and posters stored separately and a mahjong table) : 12 linear feet of photographs, paper materials (letterhead, account ledgers, notebooks, and books), and objects
Language of Materials
Chinese
Arrangement
Arranged into 3 series alphabetically: [1] Administrative materials; [2] Objects; and [3] Photographs.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated by Sang Tam Heung, most likely a member of the association, in 2010.
General
This finding aid was created with grant support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
- Title
- Chinese Sportswear Workers Social Association Collection
- Author
- Lauren Stark
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository