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File consists of various research materials about Chinese-Canadian culture and immigrations. Includes an article from the Asianadian,which was published between 1978-1985. The article is from the vol. 2, no.4 issue, and is titled, "A 'Prison' For Chinese Immigrants" by Chuen-Yan David Lai. It discusses the former Immigration Building,built by the federal government in the city of Victoria, at the corner of Ontario Street and Dallas Road. It was demolished in November 1977. File also includes a short story by Anne Jew, titled, "Everyone Talked Loudly in Chinatown", a short story by Evelyn Lau, titled, "Glass" published in February 1989,A short story titled, "The Demon Fire Carriage Road" by Su-Chong Lim (no date), and poems by Jim Wong-Chu ("It Won't Be A Stylish Marriage") and Ho Hon Leung ("A Symphonic Poem 'Unfinished' for Rose Li Kin Hong", each published in Winter 1983. Also includes an article discussing the life and work of Jim Wong-Chu, a community advocate, organizer, radio producer/broadcaster, photographer, and poet.

File consists of oral history transcripts with Chinese-Canadians about their experiences in the early 20th Century. Doug Jung discusses army service, family history, discrimination, his later career in law and politics, and receiving the Order of Canada. Herb Lim discusses his early army training, joining the Canadian Air Force and his experiences traveling to China as a Chinese Canadian. Roy Mah discusses his experiences growing up in Victoria with segregation, being called to serve in the Canadian army during WWII, his service in Burma as a member of the intelligence unit Force 136 (the inspiration for the film Bridge on the River Kwai), campaigning after the war for full Canadian Citizenship rights, joining the Trudeau delegation to China in October 1973, his reflections on Chinatown, and the development of Chinatown News.

File consists of a photocopy of a passage of a reference book on Stanley Park's monument to the Empress of Japan. The file also includes a cover letter from Kevin at McKeown and Associates.

File consists of copies of archival materials relating to Vancouver's Chinatown. Includes maps and sections of Vancouver directories, ranging between 1939-1948. These materials could have been used in genealogical research, or in planning historical fiction. Some names highlighted include Wayson's father, Toy Choy and Quene Yip.

File consists of multiple copies of three handouts relating to Chinese art practices and practitioners. It discusses papercutting, papercraft, and tools to use. Features Ni Feng Kao and Zhang Jigen.

File consists of a one page photocopy from a book about Chinatowns.

File consists of a photograph of Wayson Choy taken by Humber College photographer Gary Gellery. On the verso is written "Ever young Wayson".

File consists of a map of China, originally a supplement to an issue of the National Geographic Magazine. Includes a timeline of the history of China and brief write-ups concerning agriculture, industry, and the Han, Tang, Song and Ming dynasties.

File consists of a copy of a book by David Chuenyan Lai. The book focuses on Victoria's Chinatown and discusses its growth,the ownership of properties, tunnel systems within the community, the symbolism of objects and architecture, heritage buildings, myths, hospitals, the public school and cemetery. The file also includes a newsclipping about an archeological project in Vancouver's Chinatown, the first of its kind in urban Vancouver. Article includes a racist comment from an observer of the archaeological dig and a researcher emphasizes that this is the reason the project is being undertaken, to find the true history of Chinatown, and to refute racist historical perspectives.

File consists of a book by James Dubro.