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07. Asian American community

 Record Group
Identifier: 07
Archival collections featuring the Asian American community particularly in Houston, featuring formats such as oral history, family photographs, Miss Chinatown records, and more.

Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:

Bobby Joe Moon family genealogy collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0581
Abstract

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

Y. Ping Sun awards and related papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1031
Abstract

This collection includes memorabilia, photographs, crystal awards, correspondence, newsclippings, and other publications.

Dates: 1995 - 2022

Anthony Pabillano Filipino-American artist papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1036
Abstract

One box containing Houston artist Anthony Pabillano's 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

Luis Q. Lacar sociology and social anthropology papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1038
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1983 - 2002

Naomi Kuo Asian American cultural zines collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1073
Abstract

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

Dates: 2021 - 2022

Zoroastrian Association of Houston oral history interviews and ephemera

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0624
Abstract

This is a collection of oral history interviews of members of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston (ZAH), conducted by fellow members of the ZAH.

Dates: 2014 - 2016

Helen Wong Hom World War II Chinese American scrapbook and printed materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0641
Abstract

This collection includes a scrapbook created by Helen Wong Hom during her time in San Antonio during World War II, associated with the FAB-100 officers and friends. Helen Wong Hom appears to have been associated with the first group of the U.S. Foreign Affairs Bureau's group of 100 Chinese officers who later became known as the FAB-100. Many of these officers served as interpreters, translators, and trained others in aviation and radio mechanics.

Dates: 1944 - 1947

Dr. Ed Chen collection of oral history interviews of Asian American Houstonians

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0646
Abstract

This is a collection of oral history interviews either created or maintained by Dr. Edward C. M. Chen, featuring audio recordings and transcripts of interviews with Asian Americans in Houston.

Dates: circa 1980s

Rice University Vietnamese Student Association records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 0372
Abstract

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

Dates: 2004 - 2019

C.Y. Chu Chinese American photographs, and trade and immigration documents

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0683
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1917 - 1971