OPEN TODAY: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

Tickets

Manuscripts

Miscellaneous, 1939-1981

Description

Includes 33rd Anniversary of Chinese Independence program; Bowl of Rice Party program; The Central Idea newsletter; Chinese Clubs of Los Angeles bulletin; Federation of China's War for Freedom program; Kung Hay Fot Choy on KNX/CBS radio editorial, and Mei Wah Club Golden Anniversary program.

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.
NOT AVAILABLE. Audiovisual items: one VHS tape in box 22 not available for paging until reformatted. Please contact Reader Services for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people
SooHoo, Lillie Leung,
Find out more
View in the Library catalog(Opens in new tab)

You might also be interested in

  • Image not available

    Photographs, 1883-2005

    Manuscripts

    Includes Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association; Mei Wah Girls Drum Corps; Chinese Moon Festival; Glee club; and Chinatown and New Chinatown.

    mssSooHoo

  • Image not available

    New Chinatown, 1938-1939

    Manuscripts

    Includes construction, grand opening, and anniversary.

    mssSooHoo

  • Image not available

    1935-1970

    Manuscripts

    The City Market of Los Angeles, A Corporation. Includes Report to Stockholders, 1960, City Market Dividends, 1951-1960; proxies; and 25th Anniversary program.

    mssSooHoo

  • Image not available

    Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, 1938-1942

    Manuscripts

    Includes Chinese Moon Festival program, China Nite program, and a map.

    mssSooHoo

  • Image not available

    Family and miscellaneous, 1921-1983

    Manuscripts

    Includes "Christmas, 1944," "Grandpa's birthday, 1946," Chinese Joss House, Lillie, Li Hong Chong, Nana, Eleanor, Mamie, and Betty.

    mssSooHoo

  • Image not available

    Publications - miscellaneous

    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.

    mssSooHoo