Wong, Mary M.

File — Box: 31, Folder: 13

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

"Chinese Folklife in Evanston, Wyoming--Influence of the Chinese Heritage"; Human Condition--brief history of Chinatown in Evanston; occupations: railroad workers, laundries, vegetable gardening, restaurants; characters: China Mary (Ah Yuen), Mormon Charlie (Lock Lang Choong); Oral Tradition--folk stories, pranks; Material Culture--folk architecture, food, fireworks; Customary Lore and Behavior--burial customs, New Year's celebration; Evanston, Wyoming (photocopies of photos).

Dates

1982

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.