- HC01 WC-WC2-WC2A-WC2A.006
- File
- [2000]
Part of Wayson Choy fonds
File consists of a page explaining the Chinese astrological signs.
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Part of Wayson Choy fonds
File consists of a page explaining the Chinese astrological signs.
"93rd Anniversary of the Chinese United Church"
Part of Wayson Choy fonds
File consists of two copies of a publication celebrating the anniversary of the Church, including biographies of Chinese members of the congregation and staff. It includes photos of notable members, including Dr. Phillip Yuey Yit Chu, the first Chinese medical doctor in Vancouver and Mrs. Agnes Chan, the first Chinese graduate nurse in Canada, along with photos of church activities, fundraising events and family photos of parishioners. On the front of one copy is written in handwriting, "18 June 2000 from Mary Ko Bong".
Part of Wayson Choy fonds
File consists of material sent to Wayson by Robert Yip about Quene Yip. Robert was Quene's son. Material includes a Vancouver Chinese High School and University Student's Association 1931 booklet with an article written by Quene Yip, urging the repeal of the Chinese Immigration Act. It notes that Quene Yip relocated to Texada Island in 1941 and was not in Vancouver for protests in the 1940s. File also includes transcripts from a 1998 CBC radio production, "A Level Playing Field", which discusses the Chinese Students Athletic Association and youth soccer club Quene Yip was a member of in Vancouver's Chinatown, and a brief write-up about www.asian.ca.
"Wayson Choy : Unfolding the Butterfly" : [video recording]
Part of Wayson Choy fonds
File consists of a VHS documentary directed by Michael Glassbourg on Wayson Choy.
"The Ten Thousand Things" (various drafts) and Wayson Choy writing resume
Part of Wayson Choy fonds
File consists of various drafts of "The Ten Thousand Things", a novel by Wayson Choy. File also includes a writing resume created by Wayson in September 2000.
"Secret Trains Across Canada, 1917-1918" by Elizabeth A. Tancock : [article]
Part of Wayson Choy fonds
File consists of a photocopy of an article written by Elizabeth A Tancock from The Beaver, vol. 71. It discusses Chinese labour on the Canadian railways and other industries during the First World War.