Description
Lily Lum Chan was active in a number of organizations including Chinese Women's New Life Movement Club, Women's International
Club, Republican Party, and YWCA. The collection contains copies of Chinese/English newspapers and magazines of undetermined
value. Box FB003 contains important community information including the Kong Chow Association Rules, Hop Sing Tong Rules,
History CCBA booklet, and the resume of Tennyson Chang.
Background
Lily Lum Chan was a prominent member of the Chinese American community in Los Angeles and active in a number of organizations
including the Chinese Women's New Life Movement Club, Women's International Club, the Republican Party, and the YWCA. She
was the daughter of Walter U. Lum, founder of Chinese American Citizens Alliance, and married Dr. Stanley Chan, a professor
at Loyola Marymount University.
Extent
13.81 Linear Feet
13 bankers boxes
Restrictions
This collection is open to researchers and to the public for access. Please contact the Chinese Historical Society of Southern
California for more information.