Images of America: San Francisco's Chinatown

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Bulletin CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA | JULY AUGUST 2006 | VOL. 42, NO. 4

July/ Images of America: August San Francisco’s Chinatown 2006 CALENDAR OF CHSA t last! Arcadia Publishing’s EVENTS & EXHIBITS Apopular Images of America CHSA Summer series has finally released a book Youth Programs for San Francisco’s Chinatown, Details on page 4. authored and edited by historian Judy Yung and the Chinese August 12 Images of Historical Society of America. America: San Francisco’s Drawing from private collections Chinatown Book Launch Party Celebrate the release of the new and public archives, the images pictorial publication by CHSA. and accompanying text and cap- CHSA Museum, 1-4 pm. tions tell the historical and cultural story of the oldest and most August 29 Chop Suey famous Chinatown in the world. on Wax: The Flower Drum Song “I wanted to show how this Album exhibition opens. place that visitors see as foreign September 9 Our and exotic is, in fact, a vibrant History Is Still Being Written: The Chinese American neighborhood Story of Three Chinese-Cuban with a complex history and rich cul- for survival against racial hostility, Generals in the Cuban Revolution tural legacy,” explains Yung, profes- Exclusion laws, two major earth- Panel discussion with Ling-Chi sor emeritus of American Studies quakes, and urban redevelopment.” Wang and Felicia Lowe. Co-sponsored by Pathfinder Press and SF at the University of California, The book also features a street Eastwind Books. CHSA Learning Santa Cruz and a native of San map listing key sites that are men- Center, time TBA. Francisco Chinatown. tioned in the book, for a self-guid- “The book looks beyond the ed historic Chinatown walking tour. All CHSA events in free to the public Oriental façade of Chinatown to Arcadia Publishing’s Images of For more info, call (415) 391-1188 show the realities of daily life, America series uses archival pho- or visit www.chsa.org including a community’s struggle tographs and brief essays to celebrate local history and encourage community preservation. Saturday, Images of America: San Francisco’s September 30 CHSA 2006 Gala Dinner and Dance Chinatown will be available for pur- Chinatown Rising chase on July 21 at the CHSA book- n marking the centennial of store and through local book sell- the Great San Francisco ers. A portion of the proceeds go to IEarthquake and Fire, the Chinese CHSA. The book will be “launched” Historical Society of America will at the CHSA Museum on Saturday, celebrate the resurgence of August 12, 1 pm. The event is free Chinatown into the vibrant and and open to the public; guests will resilient community it is today. include lenders to the project and CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 those featured in the book. e In Memoriam CHINESE HISTORICAL Col. William F. Strobridge SOCIETY OF (1929–2006) AMERICA orn in Windsor, Vermont, William BOARD OFFICERS Strobridge died peacefully in San Calvin Fung, President B Francisco, on April 26, 2006 after a last battle with Robert Fung, 1st Vice President Parkinson’s Disease. Anna Naruta, Ph.D., 2nd Vice President A veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Willard Chin, Secretary Vietnam War, and Chief Historian at the Center of Paul Fong, Treasurer Military History in Washington, D.C., Col.

BOARD DIRECTORS Strobridge retired from the U.S. Army in 1980. He worked as a historian at Wells Fargo Bank from then until 2002. Irene Poon Andersen Col. Strobridge became a member of the Chinese Historical Society Donald Chan of America in 1975 and served on the Board of Directors from 1982-1983 Joyce M. Chan and 1990-1994. He was the author of numerous books and articles on the Linda A. Cheu history of the U.S. military, the Far West, Southeast Asia, and Chinese Colleen Fong, Ph.D. Americans. His survey study of Chinese Americans who served in World Frank Jang War II was published in the September 1982 issue of the CHSA Bulletin. Agnes Lam He served as an advisor to Thomas Chinn’s book Bridging the Pacific: San Catherine S. Lam Francisco Chinatown and Its People. Col. Strobridge was also an active mem- Alexander Lock ber of the VFW Chinatown Post. A memorial service was held at the Kenneth Louie Presidio Post Chapel on May 13. Galin Luk We also note the passing of Edna Chinn, longtime member and sis- William G. Roop ter of CHSA founder Thomas Chinn. e Connie Young Yu

BOARD EMERITI Community Him Mark Lai Celebration for Philip P. Choy Rolland Lowe

FOUNDERS n Saturday, June 17, Thomas W. Chinn Chinatown organiza- C.H. Kwock O tions, patients, family, and Chingwah Lee friends gathered to celebrate H.K. Wong Dr. Rolland Lowe’s decades of Dr. Lowe (l) with CHSA Executive Director Sue Lee Thomas W.S. Wu, D.D.S. service to his community and his medical practice. After graduating from

STAFF UC Berkeley in 1951 and serving in the US Army Medical Corp in Korea, Sue Lee, Executive Director Dr. Lowe began his surgical residency at UC San Francisco. He chose to Charlie Chin, Artist in Residence establish his practice in Chinatown, where he has since served as Chief of Marisa Louie, Exhibitions Coordinator Staff and Surgery at Chinese Hospital and attended a regular stream of Russell Ow, Accountant patients for forty-three years. Dr. Lowe is equally respected for his philanthropic work. He was the Leonard Shek, Program Coordinator first Chinese American to serve on the Broad of Trustees of San Francisco Candace Tom, Operations Administrator Foundation and the Council of Foundations. Dr. Lowe was instrumental Ivy Wong, Weekend Supervisor in the founding of the Chinese Community Health Plan, Chinese Culture Jeffery P. Woo, Esq., Legal Counsel Foundation, and CYC. He has supported CHSA through his family’s chari- table foundation, the Lawrence Choy Lowe Memorial Fund. e

CHSA BULLETIN n PAGE 2 Chop Suey on Wax: Our History Is Still Being Written: The Flower Drum The Story of Three Chinese-Cuban Song Album Generals in the Cuban Revolution

New Exhibition Book Event & Panel Discussion Opening August 28 Saturday, September 9, CHSA Learning Center, time TBA Frank H. Yick Gallery rguably the most famous Adepiction of San Francisco Chinatown, the Rodgers and Hammerstein-produced Flower Drum Song sent Grant Avenue and Demonstration by Chinese New its personalities around the world. Democracy Alliance, Based on the novel by journalist July 10, 1960. C.Y. Lee, Flower Drum Song’s story of generational conflict and romance little-known but impor- Alice Waters will talk about the grossed millions and was nominat- tant chapter of Chinese book and its creation during this ed for Oscars and Tonys for its film A emigrant history is told through insightful panel discussion. Fellow and stage productions. interviews with three Chinese panelists include professor emeri- Following the hit musical, Cubans who became generals in tus L. Ling-chi Wang, Asian record labels issued dozens of ren- Cuba’s revolution in Our History Is American Studies, UC Berkeley, and ditions of the score, in genres as Still Being Written: The Story of Felicia Lowe, filmmaker who trav- varied as jazz, swing, classical Three Chinese-Cuban Generals in eled to Cuba twice to trace the orchestra, and pop. Filmmaker the Cuban Revolution (Pathfinder roots of her grandfather (as told in Arthur Dong (Sewing Woman, Forbidden Press, 2006.) The three men discuss the film El Barrio Chino) who will City USA) has collected these their roles in the 1959 Cuban discuss the broader history of albums, which will be shown in Revolution and the events that fol- Chinese immigration and commu- Chop Suey on Wax. Examining the lowed, the development of domes- nities in Cuba. imagery of the album artwork and tic policy, and in foreign missions This event is co-sponsored by the arrangement of the music, the to Angola and South Africa. Pathfinder Press and Eastwind exhibition will show the variety of Editor and interviewer Mary- Books of San Francisco. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 e

We’ll gather on Saturday, September 30, from 6pm -12 midnight at the San Francisco Marriott. We’ll go back CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Chinatown Rising to the days following the quake, exploring how Chinatown rose from the ashes. Join us in the ballroom, decorated to evoke the atmos- phere of Chinatown. Hear from turn-of-the-century entrepreneur and marketing maven Look Tin Eli as he announces his vision for the new “Oriental City.” CHSA has commissioned jazz pianist Jon Jang to compose an original work. Experience his live performance accompanied by images from CHSA film archives and the new book San Francisco's Chinatown. All guests receive a complimentary copy of the book. On September 30, join us in celebrating the century since the quake. Be a witness to Chinatown’s transformation into an icon for the city of San Francisco and Chinese America. Reserve your tickets now. Invite your friends! For more information, call (415) 391-1188 ext. 101, or email [email protected]. e

JULY/AUGUST 2006 n PAGE 3 Preservation of A-Files at the National Archives A report from Chinese American community genealogists Jennie Lew and Jeanie W.C. Low on the movement to permanently preserve the historic century-old “Alien Files” (“A-Files”), comprised of early immigration case files.

t CHSA’s Branching Out These files are not limited to those A the Banyan Tree confer- concerning the Chinese, but also ence last October, over a dozen include those related to Japanese Chinese American historical advo- picture brides, Filipino WWII free- cacy organizations submitted a dom fighters, and parolee files for joint letter to U.S. Archivist Allen German, Italian, and Japanese resi- Weinstein of the National Archives dents and their families. and Records Administration Congressman Tom Lantos (D- (NARA) and the Commissioner of San Mateo, California) has given the U.S. Citizen and Immigration his assurance that the points out- Service (USCIS, previously known lined in the October 2005 preserva- as INS, the Immigration and tion petition letter will be given Naturalization Service.) This letter Courtesy of Steve and Jeanie Low. high priority, as has US Archivist called for the immediate addition Lo Tuck A-File. National Archives Weinstein. However, the coopera- of the older Alien Files to NARA’s and Records Administration. tion of the USCIS is required to permanent collections, for guarantee that these documents increased federal funding for the California, recent meetings with will be kept in California, where preservation of the records, and for NARA and USCIS officials indicate they will be accessible to their permanent storage at NARA’s that the over 35,000 cubic feet of A- researchers and families alike. The Pacific Region facility in San Bruno. Files may be moved and stored in community will be kept informed Though there was a previous the limestone caverns of a NARA as further clarification is sought agreement to keep the records in facility in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. with the USCIS. e

Summer Programs for Youth at CHSA Thursdays, July 6–August 31

Storytime for Kids

Enjoy folktales from around the world. Hear stories from China, Africa, India, and more! 9:30 am–10:00 am, ages kindergarten–3rd grade (maximum 60 people)

Stories & Artifacts

History comes alive in your imagination as CHSA docents tell stories inspired by museum artifacts. Hear the stories of the Gold Rush, the Transcontinental Railroad, and other moments in Chinese American history. 10:30 am–11:30 am, ages 4th–8th grades (maximum 25 people)

To schedule a group, please contact Candace Tom at (415) 391-1188 x101, or by e-mail at [email protected]. All programs are free with museum admission.

CHSA BULLETIN n PAGE 4 The Annie Soo Spirit Award HONORING UNSUNG HEROES

DONORS TO THE ANNIE SOO SPIRIT Helen Fleck Dale & Esther AWARD FUND Leanne & Rodney Saltzman Enrico & Sandy Flores Shari Samuel Antiporda Calvin Fung Suzie Samuel-Magal Keith & Darlene Best Ed & Bettye Ted & Lee Samuel Virginia Black Galdrikian Dr. & Mrs. Bill Sharon & Jeff Braggin Eleanor Gordon Seidman Bob & Tracy Briggs Jun & Thierry Ihara Ben, Sherman, Marjorie Brooks Mona Jamieson Wellman, Harvey, & Paul Brown Jean Jones Lily Shew Merry Byrum Edith, Rod, & Jeff Betty Soe hanks to the generous Phyllis Byrum Jung Lilli Soe Peter Jr, Melodie, support of her family Richard & Joanne Him Mark & Laura Lai T Valerie & Stefanie Byrum Henry & Carole Jan and friends, CHSA has re- Soe M. Shaun Case Lee named its annual volunteer Rose Soe Lynette Chan Lillian & Steven Lee appreciation Spirit Award as Don & Joan Soo Wayland Chan Mary Lee the Annie Soo Spirit Award Karen Soo Ernest Chann Robert & Mae Lee in honor of her 80th birthday. Mabel Soo James M.T.Chao Shirley Lee-Poo Virginia Soo Annie, winner of the Spirit Fred Chase Madeleine Leong Larry & Connie Award in 1999, has been part Herb & Bea Chow Ruby Leong Statler of CHSA since the 1970s, Phil & Sarah Choy William & Phyllis Edith & Roger Stern serving as board director and Harriet Cleveland Lowe Lucile Strachan secretary, Bulletin editor, and John & Dorothy Ming & Mosin Lum Philip & Cindy Taw monthly lecture coordinator. Collins Lily Lung Esther Taylor The newly-named Annie Seymour Collins & Howard & Barbara Molen Teng Soo Spirit Award is given Ann Taylor Mackey Sara Meier Marylin Tracy annually at CHSA’s January Carolyn Crocket Helja & Douglas William & Joyce Miller Jacquelyn Williams volunteer appreciation lun- Antola Crowe Leona Miu Minnie Winter cheon. Award winners are the Carol & Bill Dabney Stacey Morgan Anna Wong “unsung heroes” of CHSA, Faye Das Barbara Morjig Brandon Wong giving of their time and tal- Priscilla Davis Barbara Murphy & Elizabeth & Morton ents and working beyond the Lois Dawers Janet Armstrong Wong call of duty to preserve and Mary Del Carlo Marta Olds & Martin John & Ruth Wong promote Chinese American Leon & Claire Del Ganschow Mary J. Wong, Ed.D. history. Past winners include Grande Muriel Ong Nancy Wong, Jay Stanley Tom (1998), Annie Ray & Ruth Jane Owczarzak Stuart, & Alycia Stuart Soo (1999), Ted S. Wong Dellavecchia Florence Owyang Lorraine Digneit Lay Beng Peh Patricia & George (2000), Sarah Choy (2001), Wong Lorraine Dong Jean Piston Emma Woo Louie (2002), Mrs. Wing W. Wong & Gladys Eaton Ray Poon & Margaret Laura Lai (2003), Bruce Chin Family Dorothy Eng Andrassy (2004), Calvin Fung (2005), Wei-Chun Hwang & Lee Engers Corrine Rathjens and Lorraine Dong (2006). Chi-Hsuan Yang e Scott & Maryann Soo Jeanne Rathjens Albert & Evelyn Yee Engers James & Marguerite Ruth Yip Janet Epstein Royse

JULY/AUGUST 2006 n PAGE 5 2006 Donations to CHSA

CORPORATE, Sterling Bank & Trust Benson & Clarice Cristal Lam Donald & Ruthanne INSTITUTIONAL, Fong McCunn FOUNDATION Sugar Bowl Bakery Fai-Loy & Catherine DONORS U.S. Enterprise Corp. Colleen Fong & Carl Lam Dolissa Medina Stempel 1840 Washington —David H. Hall Kimberly & Chung Lam Jonas Miller Associates, LLC John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Gary & Linda Fong Estate of Carol W. Lee Leona Miu AT&T Zellerbach Family Ken & Pamela Fong Diane Huang Lee Sandra Ouye Mori Archaeological Foundation May J. Fong Ellen Lee Wood & Mamie Moy Resource Service, Zion Lutheran School Paul Fong Henry & Carole Lee Anna Naruta William Roop & Samuel & Alice Fong James & Evelyn Lee Barry & Sharon Ng Katherine Flynn INDIVIDUAL Wilmer Fong June Lee Grace Ng Argonne Year-Round DONORS Calvin Fung Morgan & Daisy Lee Maybelle Ng School—Ms. Eng’s Raymond & Audrey Jackson & Alana Fung class Nancy & Peter Lee Jim Novosel Ah Tye Robert Fung & Bogdan & Frasco, LLP Nora Lee Amity & Vance Richard Ah Tye Barbara Lim-Fung Okamoto CST Associates, Particia Lee Leamond A. Allen Marian Gan LLC—Tony Chan Ted & Doris Lee Edwina Ow Stan & Irene Paul & Carolyn Gan California Stories Fund Tzu-Chen Lee Mabel Ow Andersen Cynthia Gee & The Candelaria Winnie Lee Florence Owyang Anonymous Loretta Hall Tanner Fund—Richard & David & Drusilla Leo Jon & Laurie Owyang Medea Bern Mabel Gee Caroline Tower Dorothy Leong Erica Pan Mark & Liliane Lynne Choy Gin Chao Suet Emily Leong Carol Peckham Foundation Borsuk Nancy & Harry Gin Don Chan Madeline Leong Michael Ponting Chinese Chamber of Rosemary Gong Allyn Quan Commerce Gwen Chan George & Annette Wallace & Mary Gong Leung June & Jack Quan Chinese Performing Joyce Chan Harry Hanen Marty & Doris Lew Karen Quong Arts Foundation— Phyllis & Teddy Chan Byron & Karen Ho David Lei Ernest Chann Gimmy Park Li Karrie Quong Ambassador James C. James Yuanxin Li Rosebud Quong Faultline Books— Kenneth Chew Hormel David Burkhart Timothy Light Terry Quong Melton Chew Jennie Horn Grants For The Arts Noel Lee Lim Mavis Reid Bessie Chin Raymond Huang I Do Foundation Alex Lock Richard Schwartz Bruce Chin Christina Hui IBM International Ralph Long Miye Shinoda Willard Chin Mary Ishisaki Foundation Edward & Anna Loo Hon. Lillian Sing Lucille Chong Frank Jang Lucille & George F. Gregory & Lori Look H. Marcia Smolens H. David Choo Beverly Jayne Jewett, Jr. Ernie & Betty Louie Andew & Betty Soe Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Reynold Thomas & Rosalind Florence Louie Annie Soo JP MorganChase Choy Jeong Hazel Louie Leeyee Su Moonstar Restaurant Philip & Sarah Choy Russell Jeung Ken Louie Gloria Tai Pacific Gas & Electric Lucy Cohen Hong & Violet Jew Company Stephen Cornell Cynthia Joe Mabel Yick Louie Lydia Tanji Pepsico Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Kenneth & Sandra Joe Paul & Emma Louie Esther Taylor San Francisco Dair Diane Jung Eva Lowe Mr. & Mrs. Walter Tim Foundation Priscilla Davis Dr. & Mrs. Edmund Rolland & Kathy Lowe David Tom San Francisco State Hing & Lillian Dear D. Jung William & Phyllis Lowe Dr. Raymond & Irene University Eleanor Dickinson Rita King Galin Luk & Jinny Kim Tom San Francisco United Lorraine Dong & Arnold & Cheryl Kum Doris Lum Leonard & Carolyn Tom Parcel Services, Marlon Hom Daphne Kwok Eva Ma Inc.—Community Betty Duncan Jeanne Mason Mabel Tom Internship Program Him Mark & Laura Lai Dorothy C. Eng Robert McCarthy Stanley Tom Schools of the Sacred Jessie Lai Jessie Eng Susan Tom Heart—Stuart Hall Stanley Lai Laurene Wu McClain Walter & Elaine Tom for Boys Julieanne Eng Agnes & Paul Lam

CHSA BULLETIN n PAGE 6 IN HONOR OF DR. CHSA Eileen Tong ROLLAND LOWE’S Kenneth & Sandra Joe Darrell & Linda Yim RETIREMENT WELCOMES David Valentine Rita & Chu King Joanne & Preston NEW MEMBERS Eddie Leong Way Marian Gan Arnold & Cheryl Kum Young IN 2006 Paul & Carolyn Gan James Way Mrs. Jessie D. Lai IN MEMORY OF Kenneth Au Daphne Kwok JIMMY SOO Lilac Wing Evelyn & James Lee Carol Blackman Esther Taylor Annie C. Wong IN HONOR OF Nora Lee Cerena Burns HAZEL LOUIE Chaney & Beatrice Patricia Lee IN MEMORY OF Cynthia Cen Phil & Sarah Choy RUBY SOOHOO Wong David & Drusilla Leo Mai-Sie Chan Lorraine Dong Jessie Yip Flo Oy Wong Emily Leong Donna Chen Nancy & Edmund Yee Mr. & Mrs. James Annette & George IN MEMORY OF Linda Cheu & Wong ANDRE & XIU-QING IN HONOR OF DR. Leung TRAVERT Andrew Yan JAMES LEONG WAY John G. Wong Noel Lee Lim Mark & Liliane Borsuk Melton Chew May J. Fong K.F. & Valerie Wong Ralph Long Jean Lau Chin Ernie & Betty Louie IN MEMORY OF Li Keng Wong Greg & Lori Look DOROTHY CHINN Wayland Chin Maybo Wong WONG IN HONOR OF Florence Louie H. David Choo— LINDA YU Hazel Louie Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Jeannie Mason California Mort- Wong Leamond A. Allen Moonstar Restaurant IN MEMORY OF JADE gage & Realty, Inc. Pearl Wong SNOW WONG IN MEMORY OF Barry & Sharon Ng Derek Chung DOLORES L. CHAN Stan & Irene Andersen Sharlene Wong & Mrs. Grace Ng Lucas & Jennifer Dang Michael Raymond Huang Bogdan & Frasco, LLP Vance & Amity Eleanor Dickinson Diane Huang Lee Mark & Liliane William Wong Okamoto Alice & Samuel Fong Mr. & Mrs. William Borsuk IN MEMORY OF DR. Edwina Ow Benson & Clarice Fong Wong WAYNE CHAN Philip & Sarah Choy Mabel Ow Kelly N. Fong Clayton & Susan Woo Jessie Yip Lorraine Dong Karen Quong Melanie & David Gin Mae Woo Byron & Karen Ho IN MEMORY OF Karrie Quong & David H. Hall EDNA CHINN Lucille & George F. Nancy & Edmund Yee James Kutz Philip & Sarah Choy Jewett, Jr. Fund Lynn Huntsinger & Wilbur & Elva Yee Kendall Quong & Paul Starrs Laurence Yep Him Mark & Laura Lai IN MEMORY OF DR. Rosebud Quong Glenn Jeong AMY FONG Carol Peckham Arthur Yick Terry Quong Thomas & Rosalind Annie C. Wong Allyn Quan Donna Yick & Mavis Reid Jeong Michael Tye Miye Shinoda IN MEMORY OF Mr. & Mrs. Walter Soot M. Jew Sylvia Yick LILLY K. POON Tim & Family IN MEMORY OF JOE H. Marcia Smolens Raymond & Audrey YUEY Darrell Yim David Tom Maryanna Sung Ah Tye Him Mark & Laura Lai Jessie Yip Leonard & Carolyn Richard Ah Tye Cynthia Tom Preston Young Tom Joyce Chan Lana Toy Connie Y. & Kou Ping Mabel Tom IN-KIND Phyllis & Teddy Chan DONATIONS Nancy Wang Yu Susan Tom FOR VOLUNTEER Mr. & Mrs. Reynold Natalie Watters Judy Yung & Eddie Walter & Elaine Tom APPRECIATION Choy & B.R. Choy LUNCHEON Lily Jung West Fung Mr. & Mrs. James Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Bonnie Wong Wong Ernest Chann IN HONOR OF MAY Dair & family Harriet Wong & LELAND DEA K.F. & Valerie Wong Chef Chu’s Betty Duncan Li Keng Wong Jon & Laurie Owyang Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Restaurant— Jessie Eng Wong Lawrence Chu Dr. Rayman & Lynda IN HONOR OF Benson & Clarice Fong Wong LORRAINE DONG Sharlene Wong & Chinese Chamber of Hazel Louie Gary Fong & Linda Michael Commerce Victoria S. Wong Louie Chaney & Beatrice William Wong Elaine Joe Design April Yee Cynthia Gee & Wong Mr. & Mrs. William Kiran—Elle Lee Lisa Zhu Loretta Hall Tanner Wong & family Man-U Imports— Dr. Birgit Zinzius IN HONOR OF Mabel Gee Frank Jang BETTY LOUIE Clayton & Susan Woo Nancy & Harry Gin Michael Tye & Donna Wilbur & Elva Yee The Wok Shop—Tane Yick Wallace & Mary Gong Chan Ms. Sylvia Yick Harry Hanen Martin Yan

JULY/AUGUST 2006 n PAGE 7 CHSA IS GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING Chop Suey on Wax SAN FRANCISCO RISING! SPONSORS: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 ways that Chinese Americans and SAN FRANCISCO RISING TITLE SPONSORS Chinatown were depicted in the 1960s—as American as baseball and apple pie, as Chinese American as the fortune cookie, and as exotic as pagodas and dragons. The exhibition will be accom- SHAKE SPONSORS ($25,000) panied by exciting original programs exploring the impact of Flower Drum Song on Chinese America. On November 5, pianist

RATTLE SPONSORS ($10,000) Jon Jang will be joined by Charlie Judy Flood Wilbur & Brayton Wilbur Chin and poet Genny Lim to per- May & Sinclair Louie & Betty Louie form pieces reflecting on Flower Drum Song, followed by discussion with the artists. CHSA is also con- vening a panel of creative individu- ROLL SPONSORS ($5,000) als and academics to further delve Cheryl A. Fama, President/CEO Saint Francis Memorial Hospital into the meaning of Flower Drum AGI Capital Group, Inc. Ray & Dagmar Dolby Family Fund Song to the Chinese American com- Quakefinder, LLC Maura & Robert Morey munity. Stay tuned to the next Jerome & Thao Dodson Bulletin or to chsa.org for details. e

The CHSA Bulletin is published bi-monthly. To contribute articles about Chinese American community and historical news and events, please submit articles to [email protected]. Editor: Marisa Louie || Design: Elaine Joe

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