Photograph of interior of Chungking Restaurant, Jensen Dr and Caplin St., Houston, TX, circa 1940s
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 29
Scope and Contents
Chungking Restaurant was owned by Jim Wing, who was one of the first Chinese in Houston, arriving circa 1895. The Jim Wing family was part of the Joe family, and Jim Wing helped many Joe family members move to Houston and Texas. Wing owned many restaurants in downtown Houston, 1930s-1940s.
Dates
- Creation: 2003 - 2021
Creator
- From the Collection: Rice University Chao Center for Asian Studies (Owner, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 Linear Feet ( (16 boxes and digital objects))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu