Items

• "History of the Dragon Procession", Moon Festival Program

  Page from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. Article about dragon parades.
• "Los Angeles Says...", Moon Festival Program

  Page from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. Photo of Mayor Fletcher Bowron buying the first ticket from Mei Kane Louie accompanied by a short passage written by him.
• "Origin of the Dragon Boat", Moon Festival Program

  Page from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. Photo of women on a dragon boat accompanied by article.
• "The Temple Plays a Part", Moon Festival Program

  Page from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. Group of women at Kong Chow Temple in Ferguson Alley.
• Grand opening of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in May 1952

  Grand opening of the Chinese Benevolent Association in May 1952 with entertainment by Mei Wah Club, including Barbara Jean (Lee) Wong as a child.
• Grand opening of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in May 1952

  Grand opening of the Chinese Benevolent Association in May 1952 with entertainment by Mei Wah Club, including Barbara Jean (Lee) Wong as a child.
• Grand opening of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in May 1952

  Grand opening of the Chinese Benevolent Association in May 1952 with entertainment by Mei Wah Club, including Barbara Jean (Lee) Wong as a child.
• Grand opening of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in May 1952

  Grand opening of the Chinese Benevolent Association in May 1952 with entertainment by Mei Wah Club, including Barbara Jean (Lee) Wong as a child.
• Grand opening of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in May 1952

  Grand opening of the Chinese Benevolent Association in May 1952 with entertainment by Mei Wah Club, including Barbara Jean (Lee) Wong as a child.
• Grand opening of Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in May 1952

  Grand opening of the Chinese Benevolent Association in May 1952 with entertainment by Mei Wah Club, including Barbara Jean (Lee) Wong as a child.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, front cover

  Front cover of book commemorating the construction of the new Kong Chow Temple in New Chinatown, designed by Gilbert Leong.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, interior page

  "The birthday couple's family and close relatives"
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, interior page

  Two photographs of an elderly couple in the Kong Chow temple. Right: "The birthday couple took a group photo in the longevity hall". Left: The couple in the front door of the Kong Chow Temple.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, interior page

  Birthday photograph of elderly couple. Top: "Furnishings of longevity hall" Bottom: "Portrait of the birthday couple"
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 34

  Top: group photo of all the officers in the association. Bottom: group photo of members from both cities.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 35

  Top: Group photo of men and women from the two cities. Bottom: Wives serve guests at the buffet.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 36

  Top: Two Chinese opera performers. Bottom: Kong Chow Temple sign.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 37

  Top: Kong Chow Temple sign. Bottom: Lion dance on Broadway celebrating the grand opening of the Kong Chow Temple.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 38

  Top: Lion dance at the Kong Chow Benevolent Association building entrance. Bottom: Lion dancer in a parade.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 39

  Top: View of parade procession. Bottom: Two leaders of the Kong Chow Benevolent Association.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 40

  Top: Group photo of the leading officers. Bottom: Group photo of the leading officers and their wives.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 41

  Photograph caption regarding celebratory parade
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 42

  Two photos of a parade. The top photo features the leaders of the Kong Chow Association walking down Broadway. The bottom photo shows Taoist priests leading the parade.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 43

  Two photos of a group of Kong Chow Association officers hold a banner in front of the Kong Chow Temple building. The bottom photo also features a lion dancer.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 44

  Two photos of a parade procession with flags, banners, and cars on Broadway in New Chinatown.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 45

  Two images of a parade procession of a statue of Guan Yu sitting on a throne.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, page 46

  Top: Parade procession with lion dancers, a statue of Guan Yu, and two figures on rickshaws. Bottom: Parade procession with Chinatown Central Plaza and East Gate in the background.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, photo from page

  A group of people stand on the steps outside the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association building in Los Angeles Chinatown.
• Kong Chow Benevolent Association of Southern California commemorative book, photo from page

  A group of people stand on the steps outside the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association building in Los Angeles Chinatown.
• Los Angeles Chinese Women New Life Movement

  Los Angeles Chinese Women New Life Movement in front of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in New Chinatown, Los Angeles. Front row (right to left): 3rd, Lilly Lum Chan; 4th, president Mrs. Chang; 5th, Mrs. F.J. Lew; 6th, Mrs. M.P. Lee; 7th, Mrs. M.P. Lee's mother (famous painter); 8th, Mrs. Quan; second row (right to left): second (white hair), Mrs. Quon Git Fun (Henry's mother); 4th, Mrs. Woo Boc Fun (General Lee's bosslady); 5th, Mars. Margie Leong Hee; 6th, Mrs. Liu Lum; second from last row (far left): Mrs. Him Gin Quan (Mama Quan); last row (right to left): 3rd, Mrs. Maye Wong; 4th, Mrs. May Ginn; 7th, Mrs. N.J. Kwong; information provided by Lilly Lum Chan.
• Los Angeles Chinese Women New Life Movement

  Los Angeles Chinese Women New Life Movement in front of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in New Chinatown, Los Angeles. Front row (right to left): 3rd, Lilly Lum Chan; 4th, president Mrs. Chang; 5th, Mrs. F.J. Lew; 6th, Mrs. M.P. Lee; 7th, Mrs. M.P. Lee's mother (famous painter); 8th, Mrs. Quan; second row (right to left): second (white hair), Mrs. Quon Git Fun (Henry's mother); 4th, Mrs. Woo Boc Fun (General Lee's bosslady); 5th, Mars. Margie Leong Hee; 6th, Mrs. Liu Lum; second from last row (far left): Mrs. Him Gin Quan (Mama Quan); last row (right to left): 3rd, Mrs. Maye Wong; 4th, Mrs. May Ginn; 7th, Mrs. N.J. Kwong; information provided by Lilly Lum Chan.
• Los Angeles Chinese Women New Life Movement

  Los Angeles Chinese Women New Life Movement in front of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association in New Chinatown, Los Angeles. Front row (right to left): 3rd, Lilly Lum Chan; 4th, president Mrs. Chang; 5th, Mrs. F.J. Lew; 6th, Mrs. M.P. Lee; 7th, Mrs. M.P. Lee's mother (famous painter); 8th, Mrs. Quan; second row (right to left): second (white hair), Mrs. Quon Git Fun (Henry's mother); 4th, Mrs. Woo Boc Fun (General Lee's bosslady); 5th, Mars. Margie Leong Hee; 6th, Mrs. Liu Lum; second from last row (far left): Mrs. Him Gin Quan (Mama Quan); last row (right to left): 3rd, Mrs. Maye Wong; 4th, Mrs. May Ginn; 7th, Mrs. N.J. Kwong; information provided by Lilly Lum Chan.
• Moon Festival Ad Card (in blue ink)

  An advertisement for the Moon Festival in Old Chinatown, China City, and New Chinatown from August 7-9, 1941. The event was held as a benefit for United China Relief and was organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. There are illustrations of a dragon and lantern on the advertisement.
• Moon Festival Program

  Pages from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. Map and Festival parade schedule on left page. Program of Moon Festival events in Old Chinatown, China City, and New Chinatown on right page.
• Moon Festival Program

  Pages from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. Photos of festival participants.
• Moon Festival Program

  Pages from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. List of stars participating in the parade.
• Moon Festival Program

  Page from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. Margaret Kwong dressed as moon goddess.
• Moon Festival Program

  Page from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. Article about Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.
• Moon Festival Program

  Page from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. Article about United China Relief.
• Moon Festival Program

  Page from souvenir program of Moon Festival fundraiser by Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for United China Relief, August 7-9, 1941. List of participating agencies and United China Relief local executive committee.