Him Mark Lai research files, additions, 1935-2009 (bulk 1970-2008)

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Him Mark Lai research files, additions, 1935-2009 (bulk 1970-2008)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/639971605

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.

171 cartons (213.75 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7907025

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Lawton, Harry W., 1927-2005

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Harry W. Lawton was born in Long Beach, CA on December 11, 1927. He was a writer, journalist, editor, historian, and a lecturer at the University of California, Riverside. He is best known for his book, Willie Boy: A Desert Manhunt and for contributing to the preservation of California history. He was a founder of the California Museum of Photography, The Malki Museum, and the Malki Press. He was also the founder of UCR's Creative Writing Program and of the University of California's Journal of ...

Lai, H. Mark

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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...