asian-american. Asian American community

Overview Judge Toni Ingversen was born in Manila, in the Philippines. Her family came to the U.S. in 1953; she grew up in Florissant, Missouri, receiving her bachelor's in political science from the University of Missouri at St. Louis in 1968 before moving to Houston, where she earned her doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Houston in 1973. This collection includes color photograph prints (approximately 120) of gala events during Judge Ingversen's presidency of the Asian American Heritage...

Overview This collection includes sources which document Gee restaurants and/or events, the family of Jane and Albert Gee, and activities of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (Houston Chapter). Formats include photos (circa 75), letters, plaques, awards, certificates, newspaper clippings, magazine clippings, brochures, pamphlets.

Overview The collection consists of the correspondence, papers, and selected books accumulated and saved by Chuan-Hua Gershom Lowe throughout his lifetime as student, journalist, Chinese embassy official, librarian, husband, and father. Lowe was born in China in 1902, earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Chicago, lived again in China, in Burma, in India, in Argentina, in Canada, and again in the U.S., dying in 1996.

Overview The Luis Q. Lacar sociology and social anthropology papers include Lacar's CV, academic records, correspondence, awards reflecting his career. Lacar was active with Filipino-American heritage groups nationally in the United States.

Overview Taiwanese-American artist Naomi Kuo was raised in Houston, Texas, and explores the genres of zines, photography, and painting.

Overview This collection consists of awards and scrapbooks from the Vietnamese Student Association.

Overview This collection includes a 25th anniversary Chinese Baptist Church directory book (1978), a 50th anniversary Chinese Baptist Church history book (2003).

Overview Event programs from a variety of Filipino community and professional organizations document the groups' activities in both the Houston area and the greater Texas region.