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Wayson Choy fonds File
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"A Dream of Riches" : [book]

File consists of a history of Japanese Canadians from 1877-1977. The book contains an inscription to Wayson from Randy: "To my dear friend Sonny - Do you realize it's almost 2 decades since our first meeting? Over these years, it's been good to keep in touch and catch up on one another's lives. Can you imagine how geriatric we'll be in another 20 years? To our continuing friendship. Much love, Randy"

"Chinese Pioneers" by Ching Ma : [book]

File consists of a publication documenting material concerning the immigration of Chinese to Canada. Item includes Wayson's stamp, a bookmark and some handwritten notes.

Map of South Asia

File consists of map of South Asia, originally a supplement to the National Geographic Magazine. Features brief descriptions and artwork depicting different indigenous groups of South Asia.

"Our Chosen Land" : [book]

File consists of a history celebrating 125 years of Chinese Canadians in Canada, produced by the Chinese Canadian National Council. Dedicated to all Chinese Canadians, past and present.

"Chinatown News" : [volume 43, number 7]

File consists of an issue of the Vancouver community magazine. Cover story and image focus on "The First Chinese Lady Cabbie In Vancouver" -Ann Eng. In the article, Eng discusses her experiences growing up outside of Chinatown, in South Vancouver and her difficulty feeling accepted by the community in Chinatown, as well as her experience starting out as a cab driver in the 1950s.

"Second Port-City" by Jim Wolf : [article]

File consists of an article sent from Nancy Hee, containing a post-it note written by Larry Wong and addressed to Sonny. The article is about New Westminster's Chinese Canadian Community and discusses a fire which destroyed the Pine Street Chinatown in 1960. Few artifacts were salvaged and relocated to the Nanaimo Centennial Museum.

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