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Him Mark Lai research files, additions, 1935-2009 (bulk 1970-2008)
AAS ARC 2010/1
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Title:
Him Mark Lai research files, additions, 1935-2009 (bulk 1970-2008)Creator/Contributor:
Lai, H. Mark., creatorAbstract:
The collection contains extensive files relating to Chinese Americans and Chinese overseas; including subjects such as Chinatowns,
family associations, homeland relations, community politics, biographies of Chinese and Chinese Americans, organizations,
sports, health, events, Chinese history, and issues affecting the Chinese community. Also included are research materials
documenting the history of both Chinese American and Chinese overseas newspapers, as well as numerous sample titles collected
by Lai.
Date:
1970 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caLai, H. Mark -- Archives
Chinese Americans
Chinese -- United States
Chinese Americans -- Biography
Chinese -- Biography
Chinese Americans -- Social life and customs
Chinese Americans -- History
Chinese Americans -- Societies, etc
Chinese Americans -- Politics and government
Ethnology -- China
China -- Emigration and immigration
Chinatown (San Francisco, Calif.)
China -- Politics and government
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UNPROCESSED COLLECTION. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE.
Preferred citation: Him Mark Lai research files, additions, AAS ARC 2010/1, Ethnic Studies Library, University of California,
Berkeley.
Gift; Mrs. Laura J. Lai; May 27, 2010.
Him Mark Lai was born in San Francisco on November 1, 1925. He worked from 1953-1984 as a mechanical engineer for the Bechtel
Corporation. By avocation, he is a historian and acknowledged as the dean of Chinese American Studies. He has written numerous
books and articles relating to Chinese American history and held teaching positions at San Francisco State University and
the University of California, Berkeley. Lai participates in many Chinese community organizations and is the recipient of many
awards for his contributions and service.
Chinese and English.
Type:
Clippings.Physical Description:
print
171 cartons (213.75 linear feet)
Language:
Chinese
Identifier:
AAS ARC 2010/1
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
UNPROCESSED COLLECTION. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE.