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San Marino, CA 91108
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Image a portion of a historical sign posted in Chinatown, focused on the history of New Chinatown.
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A blueprint showing a preliminary design for New Chinatown, laid out in a grid, by Peter SooHoo.
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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.
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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 the Cemetery with a portrait of Peter SooHoo surrounded by flowers.
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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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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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