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:
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
Akagi Family History, by Bessie Jean Akagi Davis and Betty Jane Akagi Coker
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2025.001
Dates:
2024