Norman Gan-chao and Anne Lee Yao Papers, 1943-1989 and undated

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Yao, Norman Gan-chao (1913-1980)
Abstract:
Norman Gan-chao 姚淦潮 (1913-1980) and Anne Lee Yao 姚李勤芳, both from China, immigrated from Hong Kong to Claremont, Califorinia in 1956 under the Refugee Relief Program with their two children, Peter Yao and Margaret. Norman Yao, a lifelong enthusiast of photography, later worked as a contract photographer with The Claremont Colleges. The collection consists primarily of Norman Yao's photographic work in Hong Kong, Claremont, and other locations and spans from the 1930s to the 1980s, including photographs, photo albums, negatives, contact sheets, and 35 mm slides. Other collection materials include postcards, official immigration and work documents, correspondence, and ephemera. The collection consists mainly of photographic work of Norman Yao in Hong Kong, Claremont, and across the world from the 1930s to 1980s.
Extent:
11.4 linear feet (8 records boxes, 1 document box, 1 flat box)
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: Chinese and English .

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists mainly of photographic work of Norman Yao while in Hong Kong, Claremont, and other locations from the 1930s to 1980s and contains photographs, photo albums, negatives, 35 mm slides, postcards, official documents, correspondence, and ephemera.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Peter Yao and Margaret Crusey, May 2017.
Arrangement:

The collection is organized into the following three series:

  • Series 1: Biographical materials, 1943-1985 and undated
  • Series 2: Photographs, 1949-1979 and undated
  • Series 3: Other photographic materials, 1967-1989 and undated

Folders are arranged alphabetically by file name within each series.

Physical location:
Please consult repository.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
800 N. Dartmouth Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711, US
Contact:
(909) 607‑3977