Inventory of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) History Collection SPC.2022.034

Karen Clemons
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2022-10; 2023-12
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
Business Number: 310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu


Contributing Institution: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Asian American and Pacific Islander History Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2022.034
Physical Description: 3 box (two oversized newspaper box; one document box)
Physical Description: 2.59 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): circa 1937-1945, 1969-2001
Language of Material: English , Vietnamese , Chinese .

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred Citation

For information about citing archival material, see the Citations for Archival Material  guide, or consult the appropriate style manual.

Scope and Contents

The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) History Collection (circa 1937-1945, 1969-2001) contains magazines; newspapers; newsletters; articles; and other material regarding Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Topics include: local news and events; activism; and culture.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Asian Americans -- United States
Asian Americans -- Newspapers
Political activity
Asian Americans -- Culture
Pacific Islander Americans
Hawaii
Vietnamese Americans

box 1

"The Alliance: Asian Law Alliance Newsletter," Vol. 3, no. 2; Vol. 9, no. 1 December 1986, Spring/Summer 1988-Fall 1988

Scope and Contents

Published quarterly by the Asian Law Alliance, a non-profit legal services organization. (San Jose, California)
box 1

"The Asian American Journey, a Prophetic Witness in a De-person-ed World", Inaugural Issue; Vol. 1, No. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10; Vol. 2, No. 2, 4, 6 December 1977; February, April, June, October, December 1978; February, April, June 1979

General

Statement of Purpose: "The Asian American Journey (TAJ) is published monthly by Agape Fellowship. TAJ is seeking to be a prophetic instrument in de-person-ed world in order to challenge and call persons to greater action in building a more meaningful, just and loving life together....with a special focus on Asian Americans, TAJ hopes that it will be a forum for the community to express their perspectives, opinions, and contributions to issues pertaining to any of these areas of life."
box 2, folder 3-4

"The Asian American Journey, A Prophetic Witness in a De-person-ed World" Vol. 2, No. 8, 10, Vol. 3, No. 2, 5, 7, 9; Vol. 4, No. 1, 3, 7, 9; Vol. 5, No. 1, 3; Vol. 6, No. 2; Vol. 7, No. 1, 2 October, December 1979; February, May, September, November 1980; January, March, September, November 1981; January, March 1982; December/January 1984; February-May 1984

box 1

"Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA) Newspaper", Vol. 1, Issue 6; Vol. 2, Issue 1 October-November 1969

General

Published by Asian American Political Alliance staff, U.C. Berkeley.
box 1

"Asian Family Affair," Vol. 4, no. 3 (Seattle, Washington) April 1975

box 2, folder 13

"Asian Law Caucus Reporter," Vol. III, no. 1 (Oakland, California) January-March 1981

box 1

"Asian Week: An English Language Journal for the Asian-American Community" Vol. 3, no. 4, 29-30; Vol. 3, 8, 16 September 17, 1981-December 6, 1985

Scope and Contents

Published every week except the last week of December by Pan Asia Venture Capital Corporation, San Francisco, California.
box 2, folder 12

"BETAC and AABC Newsletter: Asian American Bilingual Center-Bilingual Education Technical Assistance Center," Vol. 2, no. 2 March 1979

box 2, folder 2

"Change, the Magazine of Higher Learning". Featuring cover story "Asian and Pacific Americans, Behind the Myths" November/December 1989

box 3

"Chinese Awareness," Vol. 4, no. 1, 2, 4 ( 2 issues different dates), 5-7 July 1974-February 1975

box 2, folder 14

"Chinatown Sacramento: The Sacramento Bee" January 17, 1971

box 2, folder 1

"Contact II". Issue featuring "Asian American: North and South Poetry, Art, and Reviews from Canada, the U.S. and South America" WInter/Spring 1986

box 3

"East-West: The Chinese American Journal" Vol. 7, no. 4; Vol. 8, no. 30-33, 43, 48-50; Vol. 9, no. 5; Vol. 11, no. 2, 4, 39 January 24, 1973; July 31, 1974-October 5, 1977

Scope and Contents

Published weekly except the last week of August and December by East/West Publishing, San Francisco, California.
box 3

"East-West: The Chinese American Journal," Vol. 13, no. 24, 29, 45, 49; Vol. 13, no. 3, 5, 11, 13, 15, 21, 24, 27, 32, 47 June 13, 1979-November 26, 1980

Scope and Contents

Published weekly except the last week of August and December by East/West Publishing, San Francisco, California.
box 1

"Hoe Hana", Vol. 2, No. 6 June 1974

General

Published monthly by the Labor Community Alliance Publications Committee; Honolulu, HI.
box 2, folder 17

"In Struggle" (San Jose) February-March 1975

box 2, folder 15

"Koreatown: The English Language Voice of the Korean American Community" November 12, 1979

box 2, folder 11

"A Pocket Guide to China" circa 1937-1945

box 1

"Rodan, Northern California Asian American Community", Vol. 1, 2, No. 4, 6, 7, 8, 10-12; Vol. 2, No. 1-2, 4-5. October 1970-December 1971

General

Published monthly by Asian American Publications, Inc.
box 2, folder 8-10

"The Scooper: An Asian American Publication" Vol. 1, no. 1-5, 8; Vol. 2, no. 3-6, 8-10, 12; Vol. 3, no. 1 July/August 1973-December 1975

Scope and Contents

Published by the University of California, Los Angeles and California State University, Long Beach Asian American Study Centers. Original publication titled "Scooper Dooper Asian Scooper."
box 1

"SLANT: Asian Pacific American Magazine", Vol. 1, No. 1; Vol. 2, No. 1; Vol. 3, No. 1-2; Vol. 4 no. 1, Vol. 5, No. 1; Vol. 6, No. 1 April 1992-January 1996

General

Quarterly magazine published by and for the students of U.C. Berkeley.
box 2, folder 6-7

"Tap Chi Nguoi Dan" 61, 75, 77, 89, 91, 97, 114, 116, 120, 124, 131-133 (Costa Mesa, CA.) 1995-1996, 1998, 2000-2001

Language of Material: Vietnamese.
box 1

"The Weekly" featuring cover story "In Search of the Asian Northwest, by Frank Chin, and "The Weekly's Reader: Seattle's Monthly Book Review" featuring cover story "A Chinese-American looks 'homeward'" February 1978, May 1979

box 3

"Wein Min Chinese Community News," Vol. 1-3, 5, 7/8-11/12 October 1971-August/September 1972

Scope and Contents

A bilingual newpaper which carries news and analysis of the Chinese Community. It also includes articles on the Asian American history and on China. (San Francisco, California)
box 3

"Wein Min Chinese Community News," Vol. 2, no. 1-9; Vol. 3, no. 1-5, 7; Vol. 4, no. 1-2 October 1972-December 1974/January 1975

Scope and Contents

A bilingual newpaper which carries news and analysis of the Chinese Community. It also includes articles on the Asian American history and on China. (San Francisco, California)
box 2, folder 16

"Wheel of Dharma: Buddhist Churches of America" Vol. 1, (2 issues); Vol. 2, (2 issues) November 1974-January 1975, April 1975

box 1

"Winds" Vol. 1, No. 2 December 1976

General

Monthly publication of the Asian American Students Association [of Stanford University] offering perspectives on issues relevant to the Asian American community.
box 2, folder 5

"Yellow Journalism Calendar and Newsletter III", Vol. 3, No. 1-5 January-April 1973

General

Published by Asian American Student Center, California State University, Long Beach.