Collection C0012 - Chinese-Canadian Heritage Program collection

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CA ACU GBA C0012

Title

Chinese-Canadian Heritage Program collection

Date(s)

  • 1974-1975 (Creation)

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Collection

Extent and medium

10 audio cassettes. -- 10 photographs

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Name of creator

Biographical history

The Chinese-Canadian Heritage Program was instigated by J. Brian Dawson, while doing research for his Master's thesis on Chinese pioneers in Alberta. It was supported by both the Calgary Chinese community and the federal government's Opportunities for Youth program. During the project Buck Doo Yee, Kim Dong, Poy Yee, Seto Gan, Mr. and Mrs. June Jay Chang (or Chong), Toe You Mah, Ook Wah Yee, King Loo, and an anonymous male were interviewed. For further information see Moon Cakes in Gold Mountain : From China to the Canadian Plains / J. Brian Dawson with Patricia M. Dawson. - Calgary : Detselig Enterprises, 1991.

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Gift of Brian Dawson, 1976-1977.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

The collection consists of recorded interviews, and photographs of Wing Chong Laundry, High River.

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No restrictions on access.

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      Language and script notes

      All interviews are in Cantonese except one which is in English.

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      Finding aids

      Translated outlines and summaries are available.

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      Dates of creation revision deletion

      Tuesday, December 12, 2017

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