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Twelve member band picture
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Group portrait of a twelve member band in traditional Chinese dress. Band members are identified on verso. In the first row, from left to right, are: Howard Leung; Taft Leung; Peter SooHoo; Lillie SooHoo; Monroe Leung; George Chan; Paul Tom; and Arthur Lem. Only two members are identified in the second row, in the middle, are David SooHoo and Tash, the band leader. The men on either side are not identified.
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The New Los Angeles Chinatown
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Three typed pages, possibly a press release, describing New Chinatown, the location, its architects and architecture, funding by the local Chinese-American community, and tentative opening date. Written by Peter SooHoo acting as Secretary for the Los Angeles Chinatown (Inc.).
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Photographs - Los Angeles Chinese Tennis Club
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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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Down by the Station: Los Angeles Chinatown by Roberta S. Greenwood, 1996
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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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Letter from Peter SooHoo to Frank L. Shaw, Mayor of Los Angeles
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A four page letter from Peter SooHoo to Frank L. Shaw, Mayor of Los Angeles, reviewing the many plans developed and cast aside for the development of a new Chinatown to replace the Old Chinatown being torn down. SooHoo discusses the roadblocks, the pitfalls of these plans, and the determination of the Chinese-American community to succeed in building their own Chinatown.
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Letters of introduction from the Los Angeles Parlor, C.A.C.A
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Letter of introduction written by President Nang S. Lee of the Los Angeles Parlor of the Chinese American Citizen Alliance certifying the Peter SooHoo is a member of good standing in the organization, and is a delegate to the C.A.C.A. convention in Chicago. A second copy is in Chineses.
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