Asian Americans
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms
Found in 46 Collections and/or Records:
Anthony Guevara Filipino American event programs and flyers
Collection
Identifier: MS 803
Overview
The collection consists of materials from participation in activities of the Philippino-American community in Houston, Texas spanning the years 1991 to 2014.
Dates:
1991 - 2014
Anthony Pabillano Filipino-American artist papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 1036
Content Description
One box containing Pabillano's art exhibition programs, flyers, and original "Mini Bayong, No. 2" handwoven paper bag made by Pabillano documents some of his works between 2019-2022.
Dates:
2021 - 2022
Bapsi Sidhwa papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 885
Overview
The Bapsi Sidhwa papers comprise the books, drafts, notes, and personal papers of the acclaimed American-Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa. Known for her captivating novels exploring mainly women’s issues in the Indian subcontinent, Bapsi has made her mark with her deeply insightful prose and outspoken voice.
Dates:
1943 - 2018
Betty Fong Chinese-American family photographs
Collection
Identifier: MS 851
Overview
The collection contains family photos of the Gor, Chow, and Fong families, with 2 pages of biographical information.
Dates:
1931 - 1976
Bobby Joe Moon family genealogy collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 581
Overview
Family trees, notes, photographs, correspondence and newsclippings documenting the family history of Bobby Joe Moon, a Houstonian of Chinese American descent.
Dates:
circa 1930-2010
Charles C. Winnia Philippine American War papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 132
Abstract:
The Charles C. Winnia Philippine American War papers, 1883-1929, consist of eight boxes of correspondence, personal papers, and papers relating to Winnia's military career; photographs, post cards and other miscellaneous items; newspapers and newspaper clippings. Oversize material includes military maps and commissions.
Dates:
1883 - 1929
Chinese American Citizens Alliance (Houston Chapter) records
Collection
Identifier: MS 606
Overview
This collection contains correspondence, programs, and other papers regarding or created by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA), related to the national organization or to the Houston Lodge specifically, as well as personal papers of Edward K.T. Chen. It also contains a variety of materials about Asian-Americans and Chinese-Americans. (3 boxes)
Dates:
1953-2015
Christy Poisot Filipino-American materials
Collection
Identifier: MS 912
Overview
The materials in this collection reflect the activities of the Houston Filipino American community, over several generations. These activities include political and historical achievements, such as Filipino American WWII Soldier Recognition project materials, Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act celebrations; celebrating Filipino American History Month; as well as cultural resources such as a community cookbook, and a Filipino American history book. The collection also...
Dates:
2014 - 2018
C.Y. Chu Chinese American photographs, and trade and immigration documents
Collection
Identifier: MS 683
Overview
Financial records documenting the career and activities of C. Y. Chu. Also included are C. Y. Chu's 1917 middle school diploma, a 1926 U.S. Dept. of Labor return permit, and more.
Photographs of family events and business gatherings.
Photographs of family events and business gatherings.
Dates:
1917 - 1971
Cybil Pallugna-Saenz "Halo Halo TV” recordings of Filipino-American events in Houston
Collection
Identifier: MS 949
Overview
Possibly the first Filipino TV show in Houston, “Halo Halo TV” now exists as a web series, “Halo Halo Houston”--both focusing on Filipinx culture within the Houston Metropolitan area. Donated by the producer of the show, Cybil Pallugna-Saenz, this collection contains original recordings for the show, which made great strides of Filipino media representation in the early 2000s.
Dates:
2002 - 2005