Frank Fat, circa 1940s-1979
Scope and Contents
The Frank Fat collection (1924-1999) consists of 9 linear feet of correspondence, clippings, awards, ephemera, photographs, slides and audio-visual materials. Created in bulk by Frank Fat, the collection documents the experience of a prominent Chinese-American, immigrant, restaurateur and Sacramento-area community leader, as well as the life of his family. The holdings will interest scholars of immigration studies, ethnic studies, Chinese-American history, Sacramento regional history and California politics.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1940s-1979
Language of Materials
English and Chinese.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Some restrictions may apply.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 9 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box, 3 record cartons, 3 photograph boxes, 3 slide boxes, 3 oversize boxes, 2 oversize folders, and 2 framed objects)
Arrangement
Subseries consists of 10 photographs featuring Frank Fat. Photographs are arranged loosely based on perceived time frame. They are a mixture of color and black and white photographs. Many of the photographs only feature Frank Fat; however, a few include additional people surrounding him.
In particular interest, there is a photo of Frank Fat in a military outfit standing next others by a military vehicle. Another photograph taken in 1979 shows Frank Fat shooting a tommy gun during an FBI Executive Safety Conference excercise.
Digitization note
Partially digitized.
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts Repository
University Library, MS 6039
6000 J Street
Sacramento CA 95819 USA
916-278-6144
lib-scua@csus.edu