by justin | Apr 15, 2014 | Exhibits, Online Exhibits
The Him Mark Lai Digital Archive Project is an ongoing project dedicated to the lifelong work of the man known as the “Master Archivist” who gave legitimacy to Chinese American history. Visit the site at himmarklai.org > Him Mark Lai digital images...
by justin | Feb 19, 2014 | Exhibits, Online Exhibits
The Chinese Historical Society of America (CHSA) has added 51 high resolution art works to the Google Cultural Institute, allowing people all over the world to explore their collection of historic images online. To date, CHSA has contributed 51 photographs and...
by justin | Jun 24, 2013 | Exhibits, Online Exhibits, Transcontinental 150
A transcontinental railroad was the dream of President Lincoln to unite the country. Chinese workers played a critical role in the completion of what General Sherman called “the work of giants.” 12,000 Chinese workers labored on this tremendous task and yet...
by justin | Apr 10, 2013 | Exhibits, Online Exhibits, Traveling Exhibits
Chinatown was a bustling neighborhood with many businesses, temples, and associations. When the 1906 Earthquake hit the city, it destroyed large parts of the city. Fires caused by the troops completely decimated Chinatown, leaving the neighborhood in ashes and its...
by justin | Oct 30, 2012 | Exhibits, Online Exhibits
Architecture and Influence During a time when women were not allowed to get architecture degrees, Julia Morgan was one of the Julia-Morgan-panelscan2-571x750first women to receive a degree in civil engineering in 1894 at University of California, Berkeley. Morgan went...
by justin | Oct 26, 2011 | Exhibits, Online Exhibits, Past Exhibits
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the modern republic of China, CHSA presents the exhibition Sun Yat-sen: An American Legacy. The exhibition tells the story of the “father of modern China” Dr. Sun Yat-sen and his travels in America as he rallied...
by justin | Apr 20, 2011 | Collection, Exhibits, Online Exhibits
CHSA began a project of digitizing our photography collection and posting it online to History Pin, thanks to our faithful volunteer, Nancy Fong. History Pin is a global history project that allows you to compare historic photos to their modern day locations. While...
by justin | Nov 4, 2010 | Exhibits, Online Exhibits, Past Exhibits, Traveling Exhibits
For half a century, San Francisco has been captivated by the grace, glamour, and exuberance of the Miss Chinatown pageant. In the pageant tradition, contestants, family, and friends serve as ambassadors of Chinese American heritage and culture, drawing attention to...
by justin | Oct 8, 2010 | Exhibits, Online Exhibits, Past Exhibits
In celebration of 2008 Asian Pacific Heritage Month, the Chinese Historical Society of America is proud to present the Civil Rights Suite, a trio of exhibits comprised of The Chinese of California, Remembering 1882, and To Enjoy and Defend Our American Citizenship....
