Manuscripts

Chinese American Citizens Alliance, 1923-1956

Description: Includes a flier, invitations, membership lists, programs, and 1931 Convention Souvenir Yearbook.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1883-2013.
Call number: mssSooHoo
Creator: SooHoo, Peter Francis, Sr(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of SooHoo Family Trust, January 2019, April 2019, and July 2021.
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.; RESTRICTED. Box 24: Photographs are fragile and only available with curatorial approval. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Chinese American Citizens Alliance, 1923

Manuscripts

Materials related to Peter SooHoo, Sr. and his wife Lillie Leung SooHoo, particularly Peter SooHoo's role in creating New Chinatown in Los Angeles, California; the couple's involvement in professional and community activities; and their family life. The first series consists primarily of albums, blueprints, correspondence, ephemera, financial records, and photographs; this material relates to community activities and the construction and opening of New Chinatown in Los Angeles, California. The second series consists primarily of albums, correspondence, ephemera, and photographs related to Peter SooHoo's family, and his education, personal investments, and work at LADWP. The 2021 addendum includes additional letters, photographs, ephemera, and other documents related to Peter and Lillie SooHoo, including materials related to Lillie SooHoo's appointment as Deputy Consul of the Republic of China in Los Angeles, and work with the Los Angeles Chinese Women's Club.

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Miscellaneous, 1925, undated

Manuscripts

Includes Martin Art Shops catalogue; Philharmonic Auditorium presents Pieces of China flier; and a postcard.

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New Chinatown, 1938-2007

Manuscripts

Related to grand openings, anniversaries, and remembrance. Includes fliers, invitations, programs, postcards, and renditions.

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Los Angeles Chinese Girls' Glee Club, 1935

Manuscripts

Includes a list and China Day programs.

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Clippings, 1937-1941

Manuscripts

"New Chinatown" and "China City." Includes Publicity Record First Anniversary Celebration of New Chinatown & Press Luncheon and flier for "China City" by Christine Sterling.

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Chinese First Presbyterian Church and Chinese Congregational Church, Los Angeles, 1929-1938

Manuscripts

Includes Christmas programs; Los Angeles Beacon; official publication of The Chinese First Presbyterian Church Choir; and The Young People's News.

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Chinese American Citizens Alliance, 1923-1956

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