Sons, circa 1940s-1990s
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-1990s
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 7 photographs featuring the Fat Family children. 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 the Fat Family children; however, a few include additional people surrounding them.
Many of the photographs contain images of Wing Fat, Frank's oldest son.
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