Catered Event by Lina Fat, 1984

File — Box: 3, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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: 1984

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

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)

Additional Description

Arrangement

Subseries consists of 17 color photographs featuring a catered event by Lina Fat. Photographs are arranged based on perceived time frame.

In particular, the photographs focus heavily on ice sculptures and watermellon carvings.