Calling for Photograph Donations - Chinese American Museum

Calling for Photograph Donations

Your Recent Photographs in the Chinese American Museum Photo Archive

The Chinese American Museum (CAM) collects photographs that depict the experiences of Chinese Americans living in Southern California from 1850 to 2000. Because CAM is interested in the recent experiences of Chinese Americans, it is likely that you have the perfect photographs for CAM's Photo Archive. While CAM is seeking photographs taken between 1850-2000, CAM is especially interested in photographs/snapshots taken between 1965-2000. Below is a list of general themes and specific images CAM collects.

Your photographs/snapshots may become part of CAM's permanent exhibits. Located at El Pueblo Historical Monument, commonly known as Olvera Street, CAM's new facility in this historic district will bring the story of Chinese Americans to El Pueblo's 1.5 million annual visitors. To have your photographs considered for CAM's permanent exhibits, simply send us a black & white photocopy of your photos with your name, address, telephone, and e-mail address to:

Attn: Archives
Chinese American Museum
125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Questions? Please contact CAM's curator at curator@camla.org or call (213) 485-8484.

We are looking for:

Theme: Family Pictures & Snapshots
Not limited to the following examples:

Informal family portraits, snapshots or gatherings, especially at home or "everyday" setting
Snapshots of family gatherings: birthday parties, anniversaries, weddings
Recreation activities: children playing games, Mahjong sessions
Children/Young People: dressed for school plays, Halloween, school sports, etc.

Theme: Immigration
Not limited to the following example:

Day leaving for America; saying good-bye to family & friends; arriving at the airport; packing or unpacking luggage

Theme: Exploring Culture & Identity
Not limited to the following examples:

American born visiting China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc. for the first time
Chinese Folk Dance Performances

Theme: Business, Careers, & Manufacturing
Not limited to the following examples:

Industry award ceremonies
Soy sauce manufacturing
Tofu making/processing
Snapshots/portraits outside or inside family business
Garment manufacturing
Cigar manufacturing

Theme: Multicultural Southern California
Not limited to the following examples:

Groups of adults, students, or children of different ethnicities
Wedding ceremonies/receptions including or mixing Chinese traditions and traditions from other cultures
Interracial married couples with their nuclear and extended families
Funeral ceremonies/burial stones including or mixing Chinese traditions and traditions from other cultures
Any holiday meals showing a mixture of Chinese traditions and traditions from other cultures
Children and their favorite toys

Theme: Chinese American Organizations
(political, social, support, student & religious)
Not limited to the following examples:

Group photo or photo of officers
Activities and special events

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