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Chinese Sportswear Workers Social Association collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2010.040

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

  • 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

Contact:
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New York NY 10013 USA