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Tong Sen Society records : San Francisco, Calif., 1901-1950.
AAS ARC 2000/22
Collection Overview

Title:

Tong Sen Society records: San Francisco, Calif., 1901-1950
Chinese Historical Society of America collection

Creator/Contributor:

Tong Sen Society, creator

Abstract:

Consists chiefly of membership records, 1901-1908, categorized by the Six Districts from which its members originated (Huaxian, Sanshui, Qingyuan, Sihui, Gaoming, and Gaoyao), and records of contributions, 1904-1950, particularly for Chinese New Year and other celebrations or renovations received from members in several cities. With these are ledgers of income and disbursements for the years 1904 to 1948, miscellaneous financial records, and a solicitation letter from the Heung Shan Benevolent Association Hospital Fund Campaign in May 1919.

Date:

1901 (issued)

Subject:

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Chinese Americans -- Societies, etc
Chinese New Year -- California -- San Francisco
Chinese Americans -- California -- San Francisco -- Social life and customs
Chinatown (San Francisco, Calif.) -- Social life and customs

Note:

Forms part of: Chinese Historical Society of America collection.
Chinese.

Physical Description:

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1 carton and 1 box (1.65 linear ft.)

Language:

Chinese

Identifier:

AAS ARC 2000/22

Origin:

California