Asian American Theater
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Alex Jay collection
Collection
Identifier: 2001.026-2015.041-2017.003
Scope and Contents
This collection mostly contains materials procured by Alex Jay and focus on Chinese American writers and playwrights, artists and illustrators, actors, comic book artists, filmmakers, designers, and architects. There are various periodicals, artwork, books, comic books, recipes, playbills, and other items either by Chinese Americans or about Chinese Americans, all dating between 1914 and 2015. Objects are also searchable via PastPerfect Online System at...
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1877-2015
Found in:
Museum of Chinese in America
/
Alex Jay collection
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance! Oral History Project
Collection
Identifier: 2015.008
Abstract
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.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1999 - 2001