Wong Sing Papers

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2023


Descriptive Summary

Title: Wong Sing Papers
Dates: 1900-1919
Collection Number: 1994-13
Creator/Collector: Wong Sing
Extent: .5 linear feet
Online items available
Repository: History San Jose Research Library
San Jose, California 95112
Abstract: Papers and photographs of Wong Sing, employed as an agricultural laborer by physician Robert L. Hogg of Saratoga, California.
Language of Material: English

Access

Papers are open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.

Publication Rights

Please consult with the curator with regard to publication rights.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Wong Sing Papers. Collection Number: 1994-13. History San Jose Research Library

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.

Biography/Administrative History

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.

Scope and Content of Collection

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.

Indexing Terms

Agricultural laborers
Chinese--California
Hogg, Robert L.
Saratoga (Calif.)