Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1975-2004, 2011 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
2.8 m of textual records.
89 photographs.
1 audio cassette.
1 video cassette
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Jose "Joe" Bun Kee Khu ,1920-2012, was born in Manila, Philippines. He was educated at De La Salle College in Manila. From 1940 to 1946 he studied Chinese and Western philosophy at the University of Nanking after which he returned to operate a business in Manila. Joe and his wife Josette moved to Calgary, Alberta in 1973 with their seven children, Cecilia, Elena, Agnes, Thomas, Josephine, David and Peter. He was active in many organizations including the Sino-Canada Culture Association, Calgary Chinese School (Mandarin), Calgary Chinese Committee for Alberta's 75th Anniversary Celebration, Alberta Cultural Heritage Council, Chinese Canadian National Council (Calgary Chapter), United Calgary Chinese Association, Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Association, Alberta-China Liaison Committee, and National Congress of Chinese Canadians.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Joe and Josette Khu, 2011-2012.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of constitutional documents, minutes, correspondence, publications, and other records associated with all of the organizations in which he participated. Includes a biographical and introductory essay by his daughter Josephine Khu.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English and Chinese.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Sino-Canada Culture Association (Subject)
- Chinese Canadian National Council (Subject)
- United Calgary Chinese Association (Subject)
- Calgary Chinese Culture Centre Association (Subject)