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    Final Tribute / Chinatown chief buried

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    Final Tribute / Chinatown chief buried

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    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.

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  • Draft of New Chinatown opening speech

    Draft of New Chinatown opening speech

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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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  • New Chinatown on Broadway - Grand opening

    New Chinatown on Broadway - Grand opening

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    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.

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    New Chinatown and community

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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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  • Chinese American Citizen Alliance. Men's Glee Club

    Chinese American Citizen Alliance. Men's Glee Club

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    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.

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