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Zhi Jing Xiang

File consists of a photograph of Zhi Jing Xiang at a beach, possibly in Vancouver.

Writers Workshop

File consists of typescripts and manuscripts of stories by Paul Yee, including "Prairie nights 1939", and typescripts of stories, scripts, and poems by other writers who participated in the Asian Canadian Writers Workshop. This file also includes a typescript of Acts 7 and 8 of the radio play Super Pender Guy: the banana flu by Barry Wong and Paul Yee.

Wong Bark Gin, Edmonton, Alberta

File consists of photographs of a house and a family. According to Yee's notes on the envelope in which these photographs were received by the Archives, the photographs show Wong Bark Gin of Edmonton, B.C.

Wing Hing Dry Goods

File consists of photographs of Wing Hing Dry Goods taken just prior to the company's permanent closure.

Weddings

File consists of portraits of various young couples, their wedding parties, and their guests in Vancouver; Nanaimo, B.C.; Canmore, Alberta; and possibly other cities.

Wedding 1964

File consists of a photograph of a bride and groom. Paul Yee's notes indicate that the groom may be the son of Jahk-Sum.

Visit of Wong Yu Nam

File consists of photographs of Lillian and Foon Wong, Paul and Vernon Yee, and family member Wong Yu Nam at Capilano Canyon, and one photograph of Wong Yu Nam in an office.

VCC [slide binder] #2 : K,L,M,N,P,Q,R

File consists of slides, originally arranged in slide sheets and a binder, depicting activities and events organized by the Vancouver Centennial Commission. Includes slides relating to the following: (K) April 6th (2011-010.561 to 2011-010.727); (L) Vancouver AM sign unveiling (2011-010.728 to 2011-010.743); (M) Fools parade (2011-010.744 to 2011-010.762); (N) Tillicum's birthday party (2011-010.763 to 2011-010.770); (P) Chinese New Year (2011-010.771 to 2011-010.801); (Q) Tillicum at Lougheed Mall (2011-010.802 to 2011-010.820); and (R) Tony Onley at Agency Press (2011-010.821 to 2011-010.838). April 6th events and activities depicted include the arrival of Governor General Jeanne Sauve at the train station; the birthday celebration at Brockton Point, Stanley Park, including the cutting of the birthday cake; re-dedication of the fountain at Lost Lagoon; fireworks; and a formal dinner.
Individuals depicted in the slides include Mayor Michael Harcourt, Governor General Jeanne Sauve, Toni Onley, Vancouver Centennial Committee Chairman Michael Francis and Centennial Committee members.

Twin sons of Francis Wong

File consists of a photo of the twin ten-year old, Chinese-born sons of Francis Wong of Portland, Oregon.

Staff Christmas party : Trader Vic's

File consists of photographs of a staff Christmas party at the Bayshore's Trader Vic's restaurant. Includes group shots taken at various tables, and photographs of guests with Santa Claus. There appears to be some duplication between the negatives and the photographs.

Portraits

File consists of individual and group portraits of unidentified individuals including men, women, and children in Vancouver, Calgary, and China, and possibly other locations.

Photograph album : Parade of Oriental Fashions, 18th Convention of the Canadian Food Processors Association and Year of the Serpent banquet

Item is an album containing photographs of the Parade of Oriental Fashions event at the 18th convention of the Canadian Food Processors Association as well as a program for the convention. The parade took place on January 22, 1965 in the Mai Tai Room of the Bayshore Inn. Photographs show female models wearing Asian dress, a fashion show and attendees.

The album also includes photographs of the Year of the Serpent Chinese New Year Festival Banquet held at the W.K. Gardens on February 26, 1965. The banquet was held in conjunction with the Spring Carnival Committee, and was sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Vancouver Visitors Bureau and the Chinese community. Included are photographs of various Vancouver pageant queens, Miss San Francisco Chinatown, Miss Chinatown USA first princess, and the crowning of a young woman with a serpent headdress and crown.

Notes at the back of the album list orders received for copies and provide some identification of those individuals appearing in the photographs.

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