Manuscripts

Grand opening of New Chinatown

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Description: Image of a band playing in front of the West Gate of New Chinatown during the dedication and grand opening. There is a stage set up under the gate, where Peter SooHoo is standing at the microphone. Also on the stage are Los Angeles Mayor Frank Shaw, California Governor Frank F. Merriam, Princess Der Ling, Anna May Wong, and Mr. T.K. Chang, of the Chinese Council.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: June 25, 1938
Call number: mssSooHoo
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Final Tribute / Chinatown chief buried

Manuscripts

Clipping from the Los Angeles Examiner's front page describing the funeral of Peter SooHoo. Article includes an image of Y. C. Hong, David Wong, Marshall Newman, and Rev. Philip Y. Lee at the Cemetery with a portrait of Peter SooHoo surrounded by flowers.

mssSooHoo

Final Tribute / Chinatown chief buried

Manuscripts

Clipping from the Los Angeles Examiner's front page describing the funeral of Peter SooHoo. Article includes an image of Y. C. Hong, David Wong, Marshall Newman, and Rev. Philip Y. Lee at teh Cemetary with a portrrait of Peter SooHoo surrounded by flowers.

mssSooHoo

Draft of New Chinatown opening speech

Manuscripts

Draft of the speech given by Peter SooHoo at the opening of New Chinatown on June 25, 1938.

mssSooHoo

New Chinatown on Broadway - Grand opening

Manuscripts

Image of a band playing in front of the West Gate of New Chinatown during the dedication and grand opening.Printed in the lower corner of the card: New Chinatown on Broadway - / Grand opening. Governor Frank / F. Merriam officiating after / unvailing [unveiling] Plaque on West Gate. Los Angeles / June 25 1938 / 1896-C / Quillen.

mssHong family papers addenda (1)

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New Chinatown and community

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.

Chinese American Citizen Alliance. Men's Glee Club

Manuscripts

Copy image of a page from an unknown publication that has an image of the Chinese American Citizen Alliance's Men's Glee Club, a description of the club, and listing of the officers and members. Member in th ephotograph, left to right, are: David SooHoo, Paul Lew, Peter Lee, Layne Tom, Henry Lee, Peter SooHoo (Director), Gerald Tom, Wong Fook, Nelson King, Taft Leung, Frank Sam, William Lee, Howard Tom, Edward Lee, Howard Leung, and Edward Tom.

mssSooHoo

Grand opening of New Chinatown

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