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Young Wo Benevolent Association miscellany : San Francisco, Calif., 1943-1998.
AAS ARC 2000/79
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Title:
Young Wo Benevolent Association miscellany: San Francisco, Calif., 1943-1998Creator/Contributor:
Young Wo Benevolent Association, creatorAbstract:
Contains a brief history of the association prepared in 1997, as well as bylaws for the years 1956 to 1989; lists of officers
for 1966 to 1988; and meeting agendas from 1987-1988. Financial records include a ledger of income and disbursements for 1953;
records of contributions from the sale of lottery tickets during 1943 to 1946; contributions for 1973; and, a summary of school
and charitable donations for 1997-1998. With these are miscellaneous materials concerning the building, welfare committee,
publication planning, printed New Year's greetings, and exit permit forms.
Date:
1943 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caChinese Americans -- Societies, etc
Chinese Americans -- California -- San Francisco -- Social life and customs
Chinatown (San Francisco, Calif.) -- Social life and customs
Note:
Young Wo Benevolent Association headquarters are located at 746 Sacramento St., San Francisco. The association has 12 branches,
organized by geographical areas in Canton province (Zhongshan, Zengcheng, Dongguan, Boluo), with members divided by hometown.
Chinese.
Physical Description:
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1 box (.4 linear ft.)
Language:
Chinese
Identifier:
AAS ARC 2000/79