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Lily Lum Chan Papers
2024.P.6.Chan  
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  • Contributing Institution: Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
    Title: Lily Lum Chan Papers
    Creator: Chan, Lily Lum
    Identifier/Call Number: 2024.P.6.Chan
    Physical Description: 13.81 Linear Feet 13 bankers boxes
    Date (inclusive): 1954-1994
    Language of Material: English , Chinese .

    Conditions Governing Use

    This collection is open to researchers and to the public for access. Please contact the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California for more information.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Collection donated by Lily Lum Chan.

    Scope and Contents

    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.

    Biographical / Historical

    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.