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Guide to the Gloria Wong Chung Papers and Photographs TAM 559
Descriptive Summary
| Title: |
Gloria Wong Chung Papers and Photographs |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
circa 1940-2004 |
| Abstract: |
Dr. Gloria Wong Chung (1925-2007) was a leader in the struggle for healthcare and
empowerment in New York City's Chinatown and one of the first female Asian/Pacific
American psychiatrists. In 1965, along with eight others, she helped found the Chinese-American
Planning Council (CPC), which is currently one of the largest providers of social
services to Asian/Pacific Americans in the United States. The collection contains
materials in various formats documenting Dr. Gloria Wong Chung's personal life and
her work as one of the first female Asian/Pacific American psychiatrists. Formats
represented in the collection include correspondence, brochures, newspaper clippings,
notebooks, photographs, diplomas, awards, and certificates.
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| Quantity: |
1.25 Linear Feet in 1 record carton and 5 folders |
| Language: |
Materials are in English |
| Call Phrase: |
TAM 559 |
