Guide to the Jimmie R. Yee collection

Finding aid prepared by Christopher Rockwell

California State University, Sacramento Special Collections & University Archives

University Library

2000 State University Drive

Sacramento, CA, 95819-6039

916-278-6144

scua@csus.edu

June 2016

Title: Jimmie R. Yee collection

Identifier/Call Number: MSS 2014/18

Contributing Institution: California State University, Sacramento Special Collections & University Archives

Language of Material: English

Physical Description: 5.0 Linear feet (4 record cartons & 1 oversize folder)

Date (inclusive): 1992-2014

Language of Materials note: Language of Materials is in English and Chinese.

Preferred Citation note

[Identification of item including date], [Folder Title], MSS 2014/18, Jimmie R. Yee collection, Department of Special Collections and University Archives, University Library, California State University, Sacramento.

Conditions Governing Use note

Copyright is protected by the copyright law, Chapter 17 of the U.S. Code. Requests for permission to publish, quote, or reproduce from collections must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives. Permission for publication is given on the behalf of the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, University Library, California State University, Sacramento as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Scope and Contents note

Contains scrapbooks, letters, articles, photographs and awards given to Jimmie Yee throughout his career in the Sacramento City Council. It includes 10 series: Speeches, Correspondence, Flyers / Mailers, Newspaper Clippings, Scrapbooks, Photographs, Publications, Blueprints, Media, & Awards / Plaques/ Certificates.

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open for research. Some restrictions may apply.

Biographical/Historical note

Jimmie R. Yee (1934- ) was born in Sacramento, California to Charles "Sam" Yee and Bau Jung Lee. After high school, he attended UC Berkeley and, in 1956, he received a BA in Civil Engineering. After college, he entered the Army Reserves. Approximately ten years later, he was discharged and Yee started his own engineering firm in Sacramento known as "Cole/Yee/Schubert and Associates". In 1974, he was appointed to the Sacramento Civil Service Board, and in 1988 he was appointed to the Sacramento City Planning Commission.

After the death of Joe Serna, Jr., Jimmie Yee briefly served in the mayoral office from 1999-2000 until the election of Heather Fargo.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

The Jimmie R. Yee collection was donated to CSUS by Jimmie R. Yee in 2014.

Related Archival Materials note

Related archival materials to Chinese Americans in this repository are:

Frank Fat Collection (MSS 2006/24).

Related archival materials to Sacramento Mayors in this repository are:

Phil Isenberg Papers (MSS 1991/01) & Joe Serna, Jr. Papers (MSS 2004/19).

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Yee, Jimmie R.

California--Chinese Americans

California--Politics and government.

Photographs

Scrapbooks

Series 1: Speeches,

Box 1, Folder 1

Accomplishments District 2 & Worldwide, 2008

Box 1, Folder 2

APAPA Community Bi-Monthly Civic Meeting,

Box 1, Folder 3

Executive Associates of Sacramento,

Box 1, Folder 4

Farewell Speech to Sacto County Board, December 9, 2014

Box 1, Folder 5

South Area Town Hall Meeting,

Box 1, Folder 6

State of the County,

Box 1, Folder 7

"The Storied Journey of County Supervisor Jimmy Yee...",

Box 1, Folder 8

Swearing In Ceremony for Second Term,

Box 1, Folder 9

"Working Title: Planning for the Future",

Box 1, Folder 10

6th Annual Yolo County APA Heritage Month,

Box 1, Folder 11

Marriage Ceremony [Wedding Officiant],

Series 2: Correspondence,

Box 1, Folder 12

Correspondence A-F,

Box 1, Folder 13

Correspondence G-T,

Box 1, Folder 14

Correspondence Miscellaneous,

Box 1, Folder 15

Greeting Cards,

Series 3: Flyers / Mailers,

Box 1, Folder 16

Flyers & Brochures,

Box 1, Folder 17

Brochures Miscellany,

Series 4: Newspaper Clippings,

Box 1, Folder 18

Newspaper Clippings, May 10,1984-April 9, 2005

Box 1, Folder 19

Newspaper Clippings, June 7, 2006-October 13, 2011

Box 1, Folder 20

Amanda Meng-Teng Chiang, 1988-1990

Series 5: Scrapbooks

Box 1, Item 1

Scrapbook 1,

Box 2, Item 1

Scrapbook 2,

Box 2, Item 2

Scrapbook 3,

Box 2, Item 3

Scrapbook 4,

Box 2, Item 4

Scrapbook 5,

Box 3, Item 1

Scrapbook 6,

Box 3, Item 2

Scrapbook 7,

Box 3, Item 3

Scrapbook 8,

Box 3, Item 4

Scrapbook 9,

Box 4, Item 1

Scrapbook 10,

Box 4, Item 2

Scrapbook 11,

Series 6: Photographs,

Box 4, Item 3

Photo Album 1,

Box 4, Item 4

Photo Album 2,

Box 5, Folder 1

Asian Pacific American Luncheon, 1996-2004

Box 5, Folder 2

Board of Chambers,

Box 5, Folder 3

Celebrity Autograph Photos,

Box 5, Folder 4

Central Library of Sacramento New Year's Celebration,

Box 5, Folder 5

Chinese American Council of Sacramento [Jeanette Chan],

Box 5, Folder 6

Dr. Lue Vang / Jimmie Yee, March 2, 2006

Box 5, Folder 7

ILF Scholarship Awards Dinner w/ Jackie Chan, September 21, 2000

Box 5, Folder 8

Inauguration as Mayor, 1996-2004

Box 5, Folder 9

LPCA Presentation, 1994-2003

Box 5, Folder 10

Jimmy Yee with Bill Clinton, January 28, 2000

Box 5, Folder 11

Jimmy Yee trip to D.C., 2000

Box 5, Folder 12

Jimmy Yee Birthday, undated

Box 5, Folder 13

Joe Serna, Jr. Service, December 1999

Box 5, Folder 14

League of California Cities - Anaheim, 2000

Box 5, Folder 15

Sacramento City Hall, 1999-2001

Box 5, Folder 16

Seta Board, 2008

Box 5, Folder 17

Train Ride to Woodland, June 4, 2000

Series 7: Publications,

Box 5, Folder 18

4th Annual API Achivers: Vision of Leadership [2 copies], 2004

Box 5, Folder 19

The 22nd Annual August Moon Banquet [2 copies], August 27, 2000

Box 5, Folder 20

33rd Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, 2000

Box 5, Folder 21

Asian Peace Officers Association, Inc.: 11th Annual Community Service Awards "Roasting Jimmy Yee", June 4, 2004

Box 5, Folder 22

California Monthly, February 2000

Box 5, Folder 23

Chinese New Year's Celebration Dinner [3 copies], 2001

Box 5, Folder 24

Comstock's Business, September 2000

Box 5, Folder 25

Dimensions, October 2008

Box 5, Folder 26

Dim Sum, Summer 2001

Box 5, Folder 27

From "Field of Dreams" to Field of Reality [loose leaflet], undated

Box 5, Folder 28

Gold Rush Classic, October 9-15, 2000

Box 5, Folder 29

Honoring Our Founders: 80th Anniversary of JACL, October 24, 2009

Box 5, Folder 30

Image, Winter 2000-2001

Box 5, Folder 31

Organization of Chinese Americans; Atlanta 2000, July 27-30, 2000

Box 5, Folder 32

The Quest, March 2000; November 2000; 2005

Box 5, Folder 33

Rotary International, 2003-2004

Box 5, Folder 34

Sacramento, November 2000; October 2001

Box 5, Folder 35

Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce - Installation and Scholarship Awards Dinner, 2000; January 25, 2001

Box 5, Folder 36

Sacramento JACL: 2000 Community Service Recognition Dinner, November 16, 2000

Box 5, Folder 37

Sacramento Visitor's Guide, Spring / Summer 2000

Box 5, Folder 38

Southgator, Fall / Winter 2009

Series 8: Blueprints,

Box 5, Folder 39

Blueprints for proposed land donation, undated

Series 9: Media,

Box 5, Folder 40

Jimmy Yee Speeches, circa 2002

Series 10: Awards / Plaques / Certificates,

Box 5, Folder 41

[Awards & Certificates],

Box 5, Item 1

[Award] Lao Family Community Development, Inc. Proudly Honors this Proclamation of Appreciation to Honorable Supervisor Jimmie Yee, County of Sacramento, D-Two, January 24, 2009

Box 5, Item 2

[Award] Presented to Hon. Jimmie Yee - In Recognition of Your Dedicated and Immeasurable Service to Our Community - Sacramento JACL and Japanese American Community of Sacramento, November 16, 2000

Box 5, Item 3

Certificate of Appreciation. Presented to Jimmie Yee for seventeen years of service representing the City of Sacramento and County of Sacramento on the Sacramento Transportation Authority Governing Board, December 11, 2014