Martin (Mildred) Papers

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Mildred Martin Papers
Creators:
Martin, Mildred
Abstract:
Primarily research materials about Donaldina Cameron, including some original materials and interviews. Martin's papers include manuscripts, correspondence, cassette tapes, and photographs.
Extent:
10.75 linear ft. (20 manuscripts boxes, 1 .5 manuscript box, 1 audiocassette box)
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

Mildred Martin Papers. M0780. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Primarily research materials about Donaldina Cameron, including some original materials and interviews. Martin's papers include manuscripts, correspondence, cassette tapes, and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

American writer, known particularly for her book CHINATOWN'S ANGRY ANGEL, the story of Donaldina Cameron's early years fighting the yellow slave trade. Cameron House, a community services agency serving the Chinese in San Francisco, was named for Donaldina Cameron, and the agency she founded, Ming Quong, survives in the South Bay.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Carolyn M. Lyons, the daughter of Mildred Martin, 1994.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Steven Mandeville-Gamble.
Date Prepared:
© 2003
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from FileMaker Pro database.; machine-readable finding aid created by Steven Mandeville-Gamble. Date of source: 2003 July.

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions on access.

Terms of access:

Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

Mildred Martin Papers. M0780. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022