Photographic postcards of Los Angeles New Chinatown and China City, 1938-1940
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- Photographic postcards of Los Angeles New Chinatown and China City, 1938 to 1940, shortly after they were built.
- Extent:
- 0.6 Linear Feet (1 box)
- Language:
- Materials are in English.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item]. Photographic postcards of Los Angeles New Chinatown and China City, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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A group of 16 photographic postcards of the commercial areas of Los Angeles New Chinatown and China City, taken between approximately 1938 and 1940, shortly after they were built. The postcards were made for commercial sale and most have white lettered titles across the bottom of the photographs. The images focus on Chinese-style architecture featuring a large pagoda, gateway structures, a statue, restaurants, and shops with neon lighting. Several are credited to photographer Harry Quillen.
- Biographical / historical:
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After the partial demolition of Los Angeles Old Chinatown in 1935, Peter SooHoo, Sr. led the New Chinatown development project and Christine Sterling began work on China City, a themed tourist attraction. Both commercial developments opened to the public in 1938.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased from Daniel / Oliver Gallery, May 2023.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Suzanne Oatey in May 2023.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
- Terms of access:
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The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item]. Photographic postcards of Los Angeles New Chinatown and China City, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
- Location of this collection:
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1151 Oxford RoadSan Marino, CA 91108, US
- Contact:
- (626) 405-2129