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Invitation to the May meeting of the China Society of Southern California

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    Invitation and announcement of the speaker at the June meeting of the China Society of Southern California at theSoo Chow Cafe.

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    Invitation to a dinner at Man Jen Low Cafe in New Chinatown on October 11, 1939 from Peter SooHoo to Mayor Fletcher Bowron.

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    Letter from Herbert Lapham, Bandini Estate Company, to Peter SooHoo accepting the invitation to the opening of New China Town. He also accepts on behalf of Mr. Clotfelter and Mr. McKie.

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    China Nite and Chinese Moon Festival, 1920s-1940s

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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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    California State Militia, 1942

    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

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    Letter from F.L.S. Harman to Peter SooHoo

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    Letter from F.L.S. Harman to Peter SooHoo declining for Mr, Arnoll the invitation to the opening of New Chinatown.

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