Chinese Americans

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Suey Sing members with instruments and lion-dance costume

Full-length portrait showing members of the Suey Sing Chamber of Labor and Commerce posing with instruments and a lion-dance costume. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 7 of the Oregon Journal on Friday, December 8, 1933, under the headline “Prepare ‘Hot Time’ in Chinatown.” The photograph had the following caption: “Leaders and regalia which will head a parade Sunday through Chinatown by Suey Sing tongmen celebrating their establishment in new headquarters at 510 Southwest 2d avenue. The man-footed lion, which will dance through the streets, is pictured in the foreground and is surrounded by the banners and other paraphernalia which will flank it during the parade.” The photograph accompanied a story about the upcoming celebration, headlined “Local Chinese to Celebrate in Big Parade.”

Chinese American women

Photograph showing two Chinese American women in ornately patterned dresses, in Portland. One woman is seated at a piano with her hands on the keys, while a younger woman stands next to her. Photographs are tacked to a wall behind the duo (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Victory Center entertainers - Nymphia Lam, Gloria V. Wong, Audrey Lee

Three women in silk garments at the Portland Victory Center, at S.W. 6th Avenue, at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The woman in the middle has her arms at the waist of the other two women, who are smiling towards the camera. Three names are written at the bottom left of the negative: Nymphia Lam, Gloria V. Wong, Audrey Lee (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Child during Chinese New Years

A smiling child, wearing a silk hate and outfit, sits on a decorative alter. Chinese writing, intense sticks, and flowers are also on the alter. A pointing hand can be seen on the side of the frame (negative 2 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Chinese New Year fireworks

People stand on smoke-filled street as a strand of fireworks ignite. A storefront and sign for “Hong Kong Cafe Chop Suey” can be seen (negative 14 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

People in window with fireworks for Chinese New Year

People smile from windows during Chinese New Year. A strand of fireworks hangs from a stick held be a woman on the second floor the building, while a string with money hangs from another window (negative 6 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mrs. Fred Gong reads to Kathleen Law and Michael Leslie Gong

Mrs. Fred Gong reads a 600-year-old legend of the moon cake to her niece Kathleen Law and her son Michael Leslie Gong. Mrs. Gong is holding a book while wearing a patterned silk robe, while Law wears a decorative head dress and robe set. Michael looks downward at the book. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 16, 1945 (negative 3 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Willy Fong with moon cakes at Fong Chong & Co., Portland

Willy Fong hands boxes of moon cakes to Michael Leslie Gong and Kathleen Law at Fong Chong & Co. in Portland. Behind Fong are cabinets of various goods. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, September 16, 1945 (negative 2 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Men at shop during Chinese New Year

Five men stand next to a counter in a shop. Two of the men are behind the counter, standing in front of cabinets and shelves holding items. Chinese writing can be seen on numerous wall posters (negative 3 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church, play yard for children

A play yard at Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church in Portland, at N.W. 3rd Avenue and N.W. Couch Street. Neighborhood children play on equipment, surrounded by a garden planted in an area previously strewn with trash. Several adults stand at the edge of the playground smiling towards the camera. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 15, 1951 (negative 1 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church, play yard for children

A play yard at Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church in Portland, at N.W. 3rd Avenue and N.W. Couch Street. A man in a suit, holding a flower, sits on a low wall with two children while another watches from the side of the frame. Plants can be seen behind them. The play yard was built on a lot previously strewn with trash. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 15, 1951 (negative 11 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church, play yard for children

A play yard at Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church in Portland, at N.W. 3rd Avenue and N.W. Couch Street. Lee Hing smiles at children playing on a merry go round, several of which are turned towards the camera. The play yard was built on a lot previously strewn with trash. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 15, 1951 (negative 4 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church, play yard for children

A play yard at Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church in Portland, at N.W. 3rd Avenue and N.W. Couch Street. Children play on a jungle gym while smiling towards the camera, many standing at the top. The play yard was built on a lot previously strewn with trash. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 15, 1951 (negative 8 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church, play yard for children

A play yard at Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church in Portland, at N.W. 3rd Avenue and N.W. Couch Street. Lee Hing holds 5-year-old Jan Louie in front of magnolia blossoms growing in the converted yard, previously strewn with trash. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 15, 1951 (negative 5 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church, play yard for children

A play yard at Holt Memorial Chinese Presbyterian Church in Portland, at N.W. 3rd Avenue and N.W. Couch Street. Children play on a jungle gym, while one girl faces towards the camera and appears to hold her tongue out. The play yard was built on a lot previously strewn with trash. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 15, 1951 (negative 9 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Chinese family and extortion letters

An unidentified Portland Chinese American man and his son, seated at a table and looking downward at a letter. The note is an extortion letter sent from China, threatening a family member still in the country. A tea set sits on the table. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 18, 1951 (negative 2 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Chinese family and extortion letters

An unidentified Chinese American family in Portland, seated in their living room with three children. The family received extortion letters, threatening family members in China. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 18, 1951 (negative 4 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Harry Fong at Huber's Restaurant, Portland

Chef Harry Fong at Huber’s Restaurant in Portland, at S.W. 4th Avenue and S.W. Washington Street. He stands next to a trussed bird while sharpening a knife, wearing a chef’s uniform. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 6, 1953 (negative 2 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Chin of Chin's Kitchen, Portland

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Chin, owners of Chin’s Kitchen , at N.E. Broadway at N.E. 42nd Avenue in Portland. The couple stands behind a desk as Mrs. Chin hold a telephone as she writes on a pad of paper. Decorative wallpaper featuring mountains can be seen against the wall (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Chinese New Year celebration

Photograph taken from above, showing people standing on a street watching a lion dance during Chinese New Year. A group of men hold cymbals and drums next to a cart (negative 11 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Chinese New Year street fireworks

People stand on a smoke-filled street during Chinese New Year. A stand of fireworks extends from the top of the frame, and a person holding a large dragon or lion can be seen mid-stride. A sign attached to a building reads “Hong Kong Cafe Chop Suey” (negative 1 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Chinese New Year celebration

People standing on a sidewalk watching a man holding a large lion head with attached fabric. Shop windows can be seen in the background (negative 2 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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