Wong Sing Papers, 1900-1919

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Scope and content:: The papers comprise a small number of snapshots of Sing on the Hogg property, and taking care of the Hogg children; correspondence, ledgers, invoices, and other assorted papers including a handbill issued by the Alliance for Support of the Chinese Workers and Peasants Revolution. All material is in Chinese.
Biographical / historical:: According to information given by the donor, Wong Sing was employed c. 1900-1919 as a general agricultural laborer on 80 acres owned by the Hoggs at 14024 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga. His work included taking care of their three children. He may have had a family in China, but was unable to send for them. He was killed in 1919, run over by a bicycle.
Acquisition information:: The papers were donated to the San Jose Historical Museum in 1994, along with other belongings of Wong Sing, by a member of the Hogg family. The belongings had been gathered together by Dr. Hogg's wife, Agnes, after Wong Sing passed away in 1919.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by History San Jose Research Library staff.
Date Prepared:: 1900-1919
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Restrictions:: Papers are open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.
Terms of access:: Please consult with the curator with regard to publication rights.

Location of this collection:: History San Jose Research Library

1661 Senter Road

San Jose, CA 95112, US