Chinese American women
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance! Oral History Project
These interviews with Chinese American performers take an intimate look at the popular nightclub era of the 1930s through 1950s. The Chinese American performers talk about their personal experiences during the era and the role that race played in entertainment.
Interview with Wonci Lui, June 7, 2003
Oral History Interview with Alice Eng and Anne Lee, 2000-11-18
Oral History Interview with Blanche Leung, 2004-06-16
Oral History Interview with Dr. Sun-Hoo Foo, 2004-07-14
Oral History Interview with Elizabeth Ng, 2001-04-24
Oral History Interview with May Ling, 2004-01-30
In this interview, May Ling discusses her life as a Chinese immigrant in Brooklyn, New York. Ling talks about her personal life, family, job, 9/11, Chinatown, New York City, and cultural barriers that she faced when coming to America. She talks about her Chinese and American identity as well as her occupation as a teacher.
Oral History Interview with Winifred Chin, 2004-01-08
In this interview, Winifred Chin discusses the garment industry in New York Chinatown before and after 9/11. Chin talks about Chinatown and how it has developed over the years. Chin’s mother worked in the garment industry in the 1950s. Back then, the garment industry was flourishing. However, Chin talks about how the garment industry has declined due to clothes being manufactured overseas.