Philip P. Choy collection on California and the West, 1850-2013
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Choy, Philip P.
- Abstract:
- Collection of photographs and ephemera about the Western United States, assembled and formerly owned by historian Philip Choy.
- Extent:
- 6 Linear Feet (10 boxes)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Philip P. Choy collection on California and the West (M2716). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Philip P. Choy collection of California and the West consists of photographs, books, magazines & ephemera collected by historian Philip Choy in the course of his research on Chinese immigration and settlement on the west coast, which forms the Philip P. Choy Papers (https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/13311530). This material was deemed more relevant to general California and San Francisco history, although a few items do include Chinese American and Chinatown content (some of which are duplicates). Likewise, some appropriate items remain with Choy's main papers. Subjects covered include the Gold Rush, 1906 Earthquake & Fire, and the Panama Pacific International Exposition.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- History -- California
- Places:
- West (U.S.) -- History.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
- Terms of access:
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While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. Much of the materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Philip P. Choy collection on California and the West (M2716). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022