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A Celestial City in L.A. / Fete opens Chinatown
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Draft of the speech given by Peter SooHoo at the opening of New Chinatown on June 25, 1938.
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Printed invitation to opening of New Chinatown
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Invitation on glossy paper to the opening of New Chinatown on June 25, 1938. Attached to invitation is an invoice from the printer. Mitchell & Herb Engravers.
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New Chinatown, construction, opening, and First Anniversary
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