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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 43 Collections and/or Records:

Vietnamese Culture and Science Association event programs

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0824
Abstract

The collection consists of programs from annual Youth Excellence Recognition Award luncheons, the 25th anniversary celebration of the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association, newsletters of the association, and a program from a 2004 national conference of the National Alliance of Vietnamese American Service Agencies.

Dates: 1999 - 2018

Bapsi Sidhwa papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0885
Abstract

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

Christy Poisot Filipino-American materials

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0912
Abstract 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...
Dates: 2014 - 2018

Cybil Pallugna-Saenz "Halo Halo TV” recordings of Filipino-American events in Houston

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0949
Abstract

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

Susan and Michael Jhin papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1079
Abstract

This collection consists of the Jhin family’s personal and professional achievements in business and the Asian-American community of Houston. Formats include awards, photographs, certificates, books, and newsclippings.

Dates: 1990 - 2022

George Gee personal papers and photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0721
Abstract

Photographs, certificates, awards and more, documenting the financial and insurance services career of George Gee, who was a member of long time member of the Asian American community in Houston, Texas. George Gee family members and various politicians are pictured.

Dates: 1961-2008

Dr. Lawrence Chan papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0766
Abstract

This collection includes a copy of the Senate bill which authorized his permanent residency in the U.S., clippings of news articles on Dr. Chan's work, a copy of an honorary degree from the University of Hong Kong, and publications of papers that he co-authored.

Dates: 1977 - 2016

Eufemia Chua Philippine Nurses Association of Metropolitan Houston newsletters and clippings

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0778
Abstract

This collection consists of programs, newsletters, and clippings. These items were collected by Eufemia Chua during her time serving in leadership roles with the Philippine Nurses Association of Metropolitan Houston (PNAMH). The items included are from the years 1980, 1988, and 1996.

Dates: 1980 - 1996

Judge Toni Ingversen Asian American Heritage Association event photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0777
Abstract 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...
Dates: 1993 - 1994

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