Scope and Contents The majority of the photographs were used in various issues of the Chinese-American Times in the 1960s-1970s. They are all black and white images and film strips, except for one color image, of different sizes. A number of photographers are credited with the photographs, including James Chan, David Len, David W. S. Lew, Edward Louie, Henry Woon, and John Yee. Additionally, two photographic studios are credited, China Newspicture Services and Kern Lee Studio. The images cover a range of...

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The document in this series is a photograph.

Scope and Contents This collection contains materials gathered by Samuel S. Fung that focus on the Chinese-American boy scouting experience and self-publishing practices for amateur authors. There are various periodicals, photographs, maps, book mock-ups, illustrations, certificates, Boy Scout memorabilia, Boy Scout records, newspaper and magazine clippings, brochures, font samples, composition notebooks, journals, coupons, general correspondence, receipts, and other items produced between the 1910s to the...

Abstract

Rita and Patrick Lee are first-generation Chinese Americans. In this interview, they address memories including Patrick’s journey from Hong Kong to America, the development of Patrick’s financial career, his business philosophy, their parenting philosophy, and their Chinese identity. They also bring family photos to the interview and give a short description to each of them.

Scope and Contents The collection mostly contains administrative and business records of Wah Kiu Wet Wash Co., such as bills, insurance documents, laundry tickets, ledgers, operating licenses, and payroll records. In addition, there are photographs of the salvaging day of one of the laundromats and a few objects, including a clip, stapler, and various pins. Most of the documents are from the 1970s-1990s, but some of the ledgers date back to 1949. Objects are also searchable via PastPerfect Online System at...

Scope and Contents The collection mostly contains business records of Walter Wah Hom. There are various receipts from different proprietors, including Scoy Shirt Pressing and Quon Hing Company, a restaurant and laundry supplier. In addition, there are many bank and insurance documents, plus commercial vehicle and auto licenses and renewals. Most of the documents are from the 1950s. There is also a box of cigars labelled “Robt. Burns Cigarillos.” Objects are also searchable via PastPerfect Online System at...

Scope and Contents The collection mostly contains materials related to the Chinese-American Times, including original copies of the newspaper itself, photographs used in various issues, and print blocks of three photographs used for publication. In addition, the collection includes ads and cartoons from the paper; correspondence between William Yukon Chang, the editor and founder of the paper, and customers; article rough drafts; newspaper clippings, regarding Chinese-Americans, from other journals; and...