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Archives and Special Collections Finding Aids
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| Collection |
| Title: | Chinese Progressive Association records |
| Dates: | 1976–2006 |
| Call Number: | M163 |
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Series:
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1. Administration, n.d., 1977–2007
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| Volume: | 3 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical |
| Summary: |
This series documents the daily operations, staff activities, and publications of the Chinese Progressive Association. Researchers interested in publicity, invitations, or programs relating to particular Association events, such as anniversary or New Year's banquets, should refer to Series 2: Events. Newspaper and Magazine Clippings: General files (Box 2) contain material from local and national publications, documenting Chinatown events, activities of other Chinese community organizations in Boston, and international events involving the United States and China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong.
Also included in this series are writings, including bachelor's and honors theses completed by Boston area students who were involved with the Association or who worked with the Association to gather data about Boston's Chinatown community. These writings include information on garment workers, restaurant workers, and immigration. Topics covered in this series include the operation of the Association's office, including procedures for dealing with clients; community members seeking assistance or information on unemployment insurance, Medicare benefits, or immigration and nationalization; and membership forms and surveys used by the Association to understand the needs of Chinatown residents. Records include correspondence, memoranda, meeting agendas and minutes, client in–take forms (restricted), by–laws, financial reports, mission statements, histories, the Association's and Worker's Center newsletter, and newspaper clippings. |
| Box | Title | Date |
| 1 | General (4 folders) | n.d., 1977–2000 |
| 1 | Annual and Progress Reports | 1984–1986, 1992–1998, 2002 |
| 1 | Awards | 1995, 2004 |
| 1 | Beach Street (25–27) | 1986–1987 |
| 1 | By–laws | n.d., 1985, 1992 |
| 1 | Capital Campaign | ca. 2004 |
| 1 | Center for Grassroots Leadership and Organizing | 2006 |
| 1 | Client In–Take Forms (restricted) | n.d., 1986–1992 |
| 1 | Correspondence (3 folders) | n.d., 1977–2002 |
| Financial | |
| 1 | | Budgets | 1981–1992, 1997 |
| 1 | | Community Works Board | 1990–1991 |
| 1 | | Fundraising: General | n.d., 1985–1992 |
| 1 | | Fundraising: Realizing the Vision Banquet | 2006 |
| 1 | | Grants: Proposals and Correspondence (12 folders) | 1986–2006 |
| 1 | | Statements and Auditor's Reports (2 folders) | 1991–2006 |
| 1 | | Tax Exempt Status | 1987–1991 |
| 1 | History | 1977–1997 |
| 1 | Job Survey Forms | 1984–1985 |
| 1 | Leadership Development Trip to New York Chinese Progressive Association | 1997 |
| 1 | Mel King for Mayor Endorsement | 1982–1983 |
| Membership | |
| 1 | | General (2 folders) | n.d., 1979–1998 |
| 1 | | Forms (2 folders) | 1977–1985 |
| 1 | | Survey | n.d., 1995–1998 |
| Newspaper and Magazine Clippings | |
| 2 | | General (8 folders) | n.d., 1985–2006 |
| 2 | | Labor Issues | 1989–1999 |
| 2 | | Land | 1985–2000 |
| 2 | | Political: Local, National, and International (2 folders) | 1988–2001 |
| 2 | | Public Affairs | 1989–2000 |
| 2 | | Racial Violence, Racial Discrimination | 1985–1999 |
| 2 | | Social Issues | 1988–1998 |
| 2 | Organizational Chart | n.d. |
| Publications | |
| 2 | | 15th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet | 1992 |
| 2 | | 25th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet: "Forward Together For Justice" | 2002 |
| 2 | | 30th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet: "Celebrating 30 Years of Promoting Justice, Democracy and Equality" | 2007 |
| 2 | | Brochures (2 folders) | n.d. |
| 2 | | "Facts about Your Rights: Discrimination" | 1991 |
| | Newsletters | |
| 2 | | | "Chinatown People's Progressive Association" (3 folders) | n.d., 1978–1984 |
| 2–3 | | | "Chinese Progressive Association / Workers' Center" (23 folders) | 1985–2007 |
| 3 | | | "Workers' Center News" | 1987–1988 |
| 3 | | "A Handbook on Unemployed Rights" | 1990–1993 |
| 3 | | "The Right to a Living Wage:" Booklet | 1997 |
| 3 | | "Shop Reps' Dictionary" | 1988 |
| 3 | Rainbow Coalition Multiversity Award | 1988–1990 |
| 3 | San Francisco Chinese Progressive Association: Newsletter and Newspaper Clippings | 1977, 1982 |
| 3 | Service Logs (restricted) | n.d., 1992–1998 |
| 3 | Staff: Job Descriptions and Meetings Notes | 1998, 2001 |
| 3 | Steering Committee: Elections and Minutes (11 folders) (Restricted) | n.d., 1978–2002 |
| 3 | Summer Events Schedules | n.d., 1979 |
| 3 | Summer Internship Program | 1988–1989 |
| 3 | University of Connecticut Harassment Incident | 1988 |
| 3 | Volunteers | n.d., 1990–1999 |
| 3 | Henry Wong: Biographical Information and Interviews with and about | n.d., 1990–1992 |
| Writings | |
| 3 | | "Chinese Immigrant Women in the Garment Industry in Boston, MA, 1965–1985, Margarita C. Lam" | 1991 |
| 3 | | "Chinese Restaurant Workers in the Boston Area," Ava Lee and Maitreyi Mazumdar, | 1995 |
| 3 | | "Immigrant Workers Challenge Workplace Abuse: " LCD Community Project | 1997 |
| 3 | | "Politics of Deindustrialization and Grassroots Organization Among Chinese Garment Workers," Catherine Tse | 1987 |
| 3 | | "What Happens When the Revolution Doesn't?" Katie Lee | 2005 |
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2. Events , n.d., 1977–2008
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| Volume: | 1 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical |
| Summary: |
This series contains promotional and publicity materials produced for events that the Association either sponsored or collaborated on with other organizations. Files for the anniversary banquets include copies of the commemorative booklets produced for the occasion. Other events documented in this series include Chinese New Year banquets, International Workers' Day, rowing teams for the Dragon Boat Race, and day trips to local museums and historical sites. This series also includes files relating to memorials for Deng Xiaoping, activities held to celebrate Chinese National Day, and Zhu Rongji's visit to the United States. Records include correspondence, fliers, newspaper clippings, programs, and brochures. |
| Box | Title | Date |
| 3 | General | n.d., 1991–1996 |
| 3–4 | Anniversary Celebrations (10 folders) | n.d., 1978–2002 |
| 4 | Announcements and Fliers | n.d., 1997 |
| 4 | August Moon Festival | 1985, 1991–1995 |
| 4 | Calendars | n.d., 1982, 1993–1995 |
| 4 | Celebration for Return of Hong Kong to China | 1997 |
| 4 | China's National Day Celebration (2 folders–1 oversize) | n.d., 1978, 1997–2008 |
| 4 | ChinaFest | 1999 |
| 4 | Chinatown Film Association | 1977–1978 |
| 4 | Chinese Consul General (Tang Xing Bo) Reception | 1986 |
| 4 | Committee of New England to Celebrate Hong Kong's Return | 1997 |
| 4 | Death of Deng Xiaoping | 1997 |
| 4 | Dragon Boat Race | 1988–2000 |
| 4 | Educational Trips | n.d., 1979–2001 |
| 4 | Event Notebook and Recording Forms (2 folders) | 1985, 1988–2002 |
| 4 | Founding of People's Republic of China Anniversary | 1976 |
| 4 | Fundraising Films: Fliers and Posters (2 folders–1 oversize) | n.d., 1976–1980 |
| 4 | International Women's Day | 1981, 1987, 1998 |
| 4 | International Workers' Day (May Day) | n.d., 1983–1995 |
| 4 | Labor Day Fair: Program Booklet, Fliers and Speech | n.d., 1998–1999 |
| 4 | Leadership Training | 1992 |
| 4 | Macau Reunification Dinner | 1999 |
| 4 | Mao Tse–Tung Anniversary of Death (2 folders) | n.d., 1977–1978 |
| 4 | New Year's Celebrations (10 folders) | n.d., 1983–2005 |
| 4 | Normalization of United States and China Relations | 1979 |
| 4 | Open House | 1990, 1996 |
| 4 | Performing Arts Troupes from China | 1985–1987 |
| 4 | Picnics | n.d., 1979–2000 |
| 4 | Ping Pong Tournament | 1992 |
| 4 | Play Scripts | n.d. |
| 4 | Premier Zhu's Visit to MIT | 1999 |
| 4 | Song Lyrics and Sheet Music | n.d., 1972 |
| 4 | Spring Banquet (3 folders) | 1995–2006 |
| 4 | Suzanne Lee Celebration | 1999 |
| 4 | Table Tennis Tournament | 1978 |
| 4 | Turkey Dinner | 1985 |
| 4 | United Asian American Dinner | 1987 |
| 4 | Walk for Peace | 1988–1990 |
| 4 | Work in the 21st Century: Focus Group | 1991 |
| 4 | Workshops and Training (3 folders) | 1994–2002 |
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3. Community Organizing, n.d., 1983–2006
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| Volume: | 3.5 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical |
| Summary: |
This series documents the efforts of the Association to advocate for Boston's Chinatown and to provide education, including English as a Second Language and nationalization classes, and assistance with state or Federal welfare or immigration paperwork, to the Chinatown community. The Committee to Support Long Guang Huang was the Association's first major project, mobilizing community support to aid a Chinese immigrant arrested by Boston police for solicitation. The Association found volunteers to attend hearings, write letters, create petitions, and lobby Boston public officials in support of Huang. Committee records include clippings, correspondence, and publicity. The Coalition to Protect Parcel C files reflect the complexity of the project and its successful conclusion when the land was granted back to Chinatown for a community center.
Also included are records from projects which the Association collaborated on with other groups including the Asian American Resource Workshop, the Chinatown Coalition, and the Chinatown Initiative. Topics documented include racial violence, urban renewal, health care, community development, youth programs, bilingual education, and state tax laws. Records include correspondence, memoranda, brochures, fliers, buttons, newspaper clippings from Chinese and English language newspapers, and fact sheets. |
| Box | Title | Date |
| 4 | General | n.d., 1995 |
| 4 | Asian American Resource Workshop (3 folders) | n.d., 1986–1999 |
| 4 | Asian Community Development Corporation | 2002 |
| 4 | Asian Pacific American Agenda Coalition | 2000 |
| 4 | Asian Women Immigrant Advocates | n.d., 1989 |
| 4 | Asian Youth Club | n.d., 1985–1986 |
| 4 | Boston Chinatown Resident Association | 1999–2005 |
| 4 | Campaign to Protect Chinatown: Newsletters | 1998–1999 |
| 4 | Census 2000 | 1999–2000 |
| 4–5 | Center for Community Economic Development (2 folders) | n.d., 1995–1996 |
| 5 | China / US Relations | n.d., 1989–2000 |
| 5 | Chinatown Action for Community Control | n.d., 1985 |
| 5 | Chinatown Central Artery / Tunnel Task Force | 1996 |
| The Chinatown Coalition | |
| 5 | | General (2 folders) | 1994–2003 |
| 5 | | Agendas and Minutes (2 folders) | 1993–1999 |
| 5 | | Boston Empowerment Zones | 1994 |
| 5 | | The Chinatown Coalition Newsletter | 1994–1999 |
| 5 | | The Chinatown Initiative | 1999 |
| 5 | | Economics Committee | 2000 |
| 5 | | Fliers | n.d., 1996–2000 |
| 5 | | Governance Structure and Operating Procedures | 1998–2000 |
| 5 | | Healthy Boston Initiative | n.d., 1993–1995 |
| 5 | | Housing Report | ca. 1995 |
| 5 | | Retreat Notes | 1994 |
| 5 | | Riley Foundation Grants | 1997–1999 |
| 5 | | Statistics | n.d., 1996–1997 |
| 5 | | Surveys and Evaluations | n.d., 1996–1999 |
| 5 | Chinatown Housing and Land Development Task Force | n.d., 1988 |
| 5 | Chinatown Organizations | 1978, 1984 |
| 5 | Chinatown / South Cove Neighborhood Council (2 folders) | n.d., 1985–1999 |
| Chinese Youth Initiative | |
| 5 | | General | n.d., 1994–2005 |
| 5 | | Bridge Project | 1995 |
| 5 | | "Chinatown Through Our Eyes: Young Voices:" Video Project | 2005 |
| 5 | | Grant Application | 1994 |
| 5 | | History of Chinatown | n.d. |
| 5 | | Intern Information Packet | n.d. |
| 5 | | Program Report | 1994 |
| 5 | | Voting Project | 2004 |
| 5 | | Wang YMCA of Chinatown | 1999–2000 |
| Coalition for Asian Pacific American Youth at University of Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 5 | | Booklets, Brochures, and Fliers | n.d., 1997, 2003–2004 |
| 5 | | Conference Materials | 1993–2004 |
| Coalition to Protect Parcel C for Chinatown | |
| 5 | | General | n.d., 1990–1997 |
| 5 | | Agendas, Minutes, and Notes (4 folders) (Restricted) | 1993–1995 |
| 5 | | Buttons and Balloon | n.d. |
| 5 | | Chinatown Community Center, Inc. (4 folders) | 1989–1996 |
| 6 | | Coalition against the Asphalt Plant | 1993–1994 |
| 6 | | Coalition for Community Control of Development | 1987–1990 |
| 6 | | Correspondence (3 folders) (Restricted) | 1993–1995 |
| 6 | | Fundraising | 1992–1997 |
| 6 | | Greater Boston Legal Services: Retainer Agreement | 1994 |
| 6 | | Health Care for All: Boston Health Access Project (2 folders) | n.d., 1991–1994 |
| 6 | | Historical Background | 1993–1995 |
| 6 | | Memory Project | n.d. |
| 6 | | Newspaper Clippings (4 folders) | 1992–1995 |
| 6 | | Organizational Chart and Committee Lists | n.d., 1993 |
| 6 | | Parcel C Design and Development Task Force (2 folders) | n.d., 1997–1998 |
| 6 | | Parcel C Newsletter | 1994–2005 |
| 6 | | Petitions and Letter Writing Campaign (4 folders) | 1993–1994 |
| 6 | | Press Releases and Other Publicity (3 folders) | n.d., 1993–1994 |
| 6 | | Quincy School Community Council | n.d., 1992–1993 |
| 6 | | Rally Fliers | 199? |
| 6 | | Recreation Day and Community Organizing Subcommittee | 1993–1994 |
| 6 | | Referendum | 1993 |
| | Reports | |
| 6 | | | "An Analysis of the Impact of Traffic on Air Pollution and Safety in Boston's Chinatown" (Restricted) | 1995 |
| 6 | | | Boston Redevelopment Authority: Call for Designs for Chinatown Community Service Facility | 1989–1990 |
| 6 | | | Boston Redevelopment Authority: Chinatown Reports | n.d., 1988, 1998 |
| 6 | | | Boston Redevelopment Authority: Scoping Determination | 1990s, 1993 |
| 6 | | | Comments on New England Medical Center Draft Environmental Impact Report (3 folders) | 1994 |
| 6 | | | Comments on New England Medical Center Draft Project Impact Report | 1994 |
| 7 | | | Comments on New England Medical Center Garage Plan | 1993 |
| 7 | | | New England Medical Center Draft Project Impact Report / Draft Environmental Impact Report | 1994 |
| 7 | | | New England Medical Center Master Plan Amendment Notification | 1990 |
| 7 | | | New England Medical Center Parking Garage Project Proposals | 1993 |
| 7 | | | "Report on the Financial Resources of Major Hospitals in Boston" | 1993 |
| 7 | | | "Review of Draft Project Impact Report / Draft Environmental Impact Report" | 1994 |
| 7 | | | "The Struggle over Parcel C," Andrew Leong | 1997 |
| 7 | | T–Shirt Design | 1990s |
| 7 | | Traffic Counts | 1993 |
| 7 | | Traffic Safety | 1993–1995 |
| 7 | | Urban Land Use Task Force | 1994 |
| 7 | | Youth Interns | n.d., 1993 |
| 7 | Committee to Stop Japan's Distortions of WWII History | ca. 1982 |
| Committee to Support Long Guang Huang | |
| 7 | | General | n.d. |
| 7 | | Articles, Newspaper Clippings, and Fliers (2 folders) | n.d., 1983–1989 |
| 7 | | Correspondence | 1983–1989 |
| 7 | | Fundraising | n.d., 1985–1986 |
| 7 | | Petition | 198? |
| 7 | | Press Releases and Community Updates | n.d., 1985 |
| 7 | East Coast Asian Student Union (2 folders) | 1988–1989 |
| Education | |
| 7 | | General | n.d., 1991–1997 |
| 7 | | Academy of the Pacific Rim: Memo to Trustees and Advisors | 1996 |
| 7 | | Baldwin Elementary School | n.d., 2003 |
| 7 | | Bilingual Education | 1989–2002 |
| 7 | | Boston Parent Organizing Network | 1995–1999 |
| 7 | | Chinese Church Head Start Program | n.d., 1995–1998 |
| 7 | | Federation for Children with Special Needs | n.d., 1994 |
| 7 | | Josiah Quincy School | n.d. |
| 7 | | National Coalition of Advocates for Students | n.d., 1999–2001 |
| 7 | | Reform | n.d., 1992, 1997 |
| 7 | | Snowden High School Student Expulsion | 2000 |
| Elections | |
| 7 | | General | n.d., 2000 |
| 7 | | Election Day | 1990 |
| 7 | | Interpreter System Petition | n.d. |
| 7 | | Massachusetts Democratic Party: Asian Pacific Caucus | 1990 |
| 7 | | Multilingual Voting Rights Coalition | n.d., 2001–2002 |
| 7 | | Voter Registration (3 folders) | n.d., 1990–1993 |
| 7 | | Voter Registration and Education Fund | 1994–1995 |
| 7 | | Voter Registration Reform | n.d., 1987–1995 |
| 7 | | Voter Surveys (2 folders) | 2000 |
| 7 | | Voting Rights | n.d., 2006 |
| 7 | Employment: Boston Empowerment Center | 1996 |
| 7 | Employment: Petition | ca. 1999 |
| 7 | Event Fliers | n.d., 1991–2000 |
| 7 | "Free Enterprise Zones:" Report | 1986 |
| 7 | Greater Boston Legal Services: Brochure Translation | 1991 |
| 7 | Haitian–Americans United, Inc. | 2001 |
| Health Care | |
| 7 | | General | 1991, 2002 |
| 7 | | Health Care for All | 1991 |
| 7 | | Health Security Plan (2 folders) | n.d., 1990–1992 |
| 7 | Housing and Urban Development | 1988, 1999 |
| Immigrant Rights and Welfare Reform | |
| 7 | | General (2 folders) | n.d., 1987–1996 |
| 7 | | Campaign for Immigrant Rights, Racial and Social Justice (2 folders) | n.d., 1995–1997 |
| 7 | | Fact Sheets | n.d., 1990–1997 |
| 7 | | Immigrant and Refugee Leadership Development Initiative Conference | 2002–2003 |
| 7 | | Kennedy–Simpson Immigration Bill | 1989 |
| 8 | | Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition | 1995–2004 |
| 8 | | Massachusetts Law Reform Institute | 1988, 1996–1998 |
| 8 | | Newspaper Clippings and Articles | n.d., 1989–1993 |
| 8 | | Simpson–Mazzoli Immigration Bill | n.d., 1982 |
| 8 | | Publicity: Fliers | n.d., 1995–1997 |
| 8 | | Rallies | n.d., 1995 |
| 8 | Interim Coordinating Committee for Chinese Americans | 1986, 1988 |
| 8 | Jiang Zemin Visit to Harvard | 1997 |
| 8 | Lafayette Place Development | 1984 |
| 8 | Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law of the Boston Bar Association | n.d. |
| 8 | Liberty Place and Combat Zone | 1985, 2002 |
| 8 | Lobbying Expenditures | 1990–1991 |
| 8 | Low Wage Workers' Conference | 1994–1995 |
| 8 | Macau Returns to China | 1999 |
| 8 | Massachusetts Coalition for Corporate Responsibility | 2002–2003 |
| 8 | Massachusetts English Plus Coalition: Brochures | n.d. |
| 8 | Massachusetts Turnpike Extension | n.d. |
| 8 | Politics, Voting, and Unemployment: Newspaper Clippings (2 folders) | 1985–1988 |
| 8 | Poverty and Homelessness | n.d., 1986 |
| 8 | Protest against Japanese Revisions of World War II History | n.d., 1982–1985 |
| 8 | Tenants of Oak Terrace | 1994? |
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4. The Workers' Center, n.d., 1983–2006
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| Volume: | 2 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical |
| Summary: |
This series documents the activities of the Association's Workers' Center and its two history projects. The first project focused on the garment workers and resulted in an hour–long video documentary, "Through Strength & Struggle." The second, the Workers' Oral History Project, collected more general oral histories from workers in Chinatown. Also included in this series is documentation of the Workers' Center involvement with the Boston Foundation's Persistent Poverty Project roundtable series in 1992.
Topics documented include local labor issues, advocating for workers' benefits, advocating for providing state services in Chinese, and national labor relations problems, including a garment workers' strike against Jessica McClintock in California and an International Paper workers' strike in Maine. Records include correspondence, fliers, brochures, newspaper clippings, interview and oral history transcripts, and scripts, and a timeline and other documentation for the "Through Strength and Struggle" video documentary (Box 8). |
| Box | Title | Date |
| 8 | General | n.d., 1984–2002 |
| 8 | Annual and Progress Reports | n.d., 1993–1998 |
| 8 | Anti–Sweatshop Legislation | 1997–2003 |
| 8 | The Boston Foundation's Persistent Poverty Project | n.d., 1992 |
| 8 | Brochures | n.d., 1988 |
| 8 | Campaign on Contingent Work | 1997–1998 |
| 8 | Chinese Working Women Network | 2004 |
| Commonwealth of Massachusetts | |
| | Department of Employment and Training | |
| 8 | | | General (2 folders) | n.d., 1991–1997 |
| 8 | | | Chinese Language Packet | 1992–1996 |
| 8 | | | Meeting Minutes and Notes | 1995–1996 |
| 8 | | | Translation Services | 1989–1993 |
| 8 | | Fair Labor and Business Practices | 1996–1997 |
| 8 | Community Labor Standards | 1998 |
| 8 | Community Labor United | n.d., 2003–2005 |
| 8 | Economic Development and Industrial Corporation / Boston | n.d., 1988–1991 |
| 8 | English as a Second Language and Training Program Proposal | 198? |
| 8 | Events | n.d., 1998–2000 |
| 8 | Garment District Relocation: Newspaper Clippings | n.d., 1981–1988 |
| 8 | Garment Factories in Chinatown | n.d. |
| Garment Workers | |
| 8 | | General | n.d., 1986–1989 |
| 8 | | "The Chinese Progressive Association's Community Organizing Methods: Case Study of the Dislocated P & L Garment Workers Struggle in Boston," Man Chak Ng | 1991 |
| 8 | | Correspondence (2 folders) | 1986–1989 |
| 8 | | Fact Sheets and History | 1980s |
| 8 | | Funding Proposal | 1986 |
| 8 | | Garment Workers' Documentation Project (6 folders) | n.d., 1986–1988 |
| 9 | | Garment Workers Support Committee (2 folders) | 1986–1989 |
| 9 | | Newspaper Clippings | 1986–1987, 1993 |
| 9 | | Petition of Support for P & L Sportswear Workers | 198? |
| 9 | | Rallies | 1986 |
| 9 | | Report: "Importance of the Garment Industry to Boston's Neighborhoods and Workforce," Carol Schwartz | 1982 |
| 9 | | Retraining (3 folders) | n.d., 1986–1987 |
| 9 | | "Through Strength and Struggle" Video Planning (7 folders) | n.d., 1986–1991 |
| 9 | | Worker Surveys | 1986 |
| 9 | Greater Boston Legal Services | n.d., 1990–2005 |
| 9 | Labor Notes | 1993–1994 |
| 9 | Legal Immigrants | n.d., 2002 |
| 9 | Legal Services for the Unemployed | n.d., 1991 |
| 9 | Lists of Workers by Workplace | n.d., 1989–1990 |
| 9 | Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational and Health Safety | 1996 |
| 9 | Massachusetts Industrial Policy Group | 1988 |
| 9 | Massachusetts Workers' Rights Board | 2004–2005 |
| 9 | Newspaper Clippings and Articles | 1988–1992 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Immigration Law Task Force | 1995 |
| 9 | Older Worker Opportunity Program | 1991–1993 |
| Reports | |
| 9 | | "The Meaning of Unemployment for the Lives of Women," Paula Rayman | c.a. 1986 |
| 9 | | "Summary of Social and Economic Justice Report" | 2004 |
| 9 | | "Working Hard, Earning Less: The Story of Job Growth in America," National Priorities Project | 1998 |
| 9 | Retraining Programs | 1986, 1992, 2005–2006 |
| Strikes and Worker Support | |
| 9 | | General | 1994, 2004 |
| 9 | | Assi Market Boycott (Los Angeles) | 2002 |
| 9 | | Hyatt Regency Hotel Boycott | n.d., 2005 |
| 9 | | International Paper | 1988–1990 |
| 9 | | Jessica McClintock Strike (2 folders) | 1989–1993 |
| 9 | | Kayem Foods Workers' Support | 2001–2003 |
| 9 | | Mexican Garment Industry Workers | 1986–1989 |
| 9 | | Nursing Home Caregivers Support | n.d., 2004 |
| 9 | | PICO Korea | n.d., 1990 |
| 9 | | Restaurant Workers | 1991–1993 |
| 9 | | Royal Workers | 1996 |
| Unemployed Rights Campaign | |
| 9 | | General (5 folders) | 1986–1995 |
| 9 | | Correspondence (4 folders) | 1986–1994 |
| 9 | | Fact Sheets | n.d., 1989–1993 |
| 9 | | Interpreter Services Bureau | 1990 |
| 9 | | Legislation | n.d., 1988–1990 |
| 9 | | "Mend the Safety Net" Rally | 1989, 1991 |
| 9 | | Newspaper Clippings | n.d., 1988–1991 |
| 10 | | Questionnaire | n.d., 1993 |
| 10 | | Testimonies | n.d., 1989–1994 |
| 10 | | Unemployment Insurance | 1987–1991 |
| 10 | United States Department of Labor Women's Bureau "Working Women Count" Survey | 1994–1995 |
| 10 | UNITE HERE: National Housekeeping Campaign | n.d., 2005 |
| 10 | University of Massachusetts: Labor Studies Program | 1994 |
| 10 | Worker Safety | n.d., 1996 |
| 10 | Workers' Center: "Mental Health and Unemployment," Ramsay Liem Book Prospectus | 1988 |
| 10 | Workers' Center Committee | 1996 |
| 10 | Workers' Centers | n.d., 2005 |
| 10 | Workers' Compensation | 1996–1998 |
| 10 | Workers' Oral History Project: Questions, Logs and Interviews (2 folders) | n.d., 1987–1998 |
| 10 | Workers' Surveys (2 folders) | 1986–1987, 1998 |
| 10 | "Working for a Decent Living:" Conference | 1999 |
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5. Audio–Visual, n.d., 1976–2005
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| Volume: | 2.75 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical. |
| Summary: |
This series contains audio–visual material produced by the Chinese Progressive Association and the Workers' Center. Topics documented include protest rallies, events, anniversary celebrations, national and international trips, and documentary projects. The bulk of the series consists of photographs, negatives, contact sheets, and slides that reflect the activities of the Association.
Events documented include Association anniversaries, including photographs from a scrapbook prepared for the Association's 10th anniversary; rallies and protests against the expansion of Tufts– New England Medical Center in Chinatown; and special events such as International Workers' Day, Labor Day, and the August Moon Festival. Also included are photographs of Association staff and board members, including Henry Wong, who was instrumental in the creation of the Association, and Association directors Suzanne Lee and Lydia Lowe. The series also includes photographs of the Association's offices on Beach Street, Lincoln Street, and Harrison Avenue, including images of the clean–up and repair projects done at the Beach Street location in the mid–1970s. "Exhibit Photos and Text" includes exhibit text in Chinese and English. The "Thanksgiving" folder includes photographs of the 2000 Association election, held at the same time as the 2000 Thanksgiving dinner.
The "Trips and Outings" files include photographs from trips to Toronto and Vancouver; Washington, D.C., San Francisco, New York City and other destinations in the United States; and from trips to China and Taiwan in the 1970s and 1980s. Also contained here are photographs from annual Association picnics and barbecues.
The "Protests and Rallies" records include photographs from demonstrations in support of striking workers at the Dynasty Restaurant in Chinatown, the International Paper mill in Jay, Maine, and Power One in Allston, Massachusetts, and four QuickTime movies of speeches from the "Fight Liberty Place" rally. There are also images from rallies in support of bilingual education, reform of the Combat Zone (Boston's red–light district), and Long Guang Huang, a victim of police brutality in Chinatown. The "Parcel C" folders include images of rallies and protests, community meetings to discuss land development, prints used in a photo essay about Chinatown to publicize the Parcel C struggle, and pictures of the victory celebrations and groundbreaking.
Of special interest is the P & L garment workers' documentary, "Through Strength and Struggle" which includes English and Chinese versions. Other materials about the documentary are found in Series 4: The Workers' Center. The series includes photographs, negatives, contact sheets, slides, VHS, Beta and U–Matic tapes, 1" film reels, CDs, 1 audio cassette and QuickTime movies which work best when downloaded. |
| Box | Title | Date |
| Audio | |
| 10 | | "Asian Communities in America" Workshop (Audio Cassette) | n.d. |
| CDs | |
| 10 | | Andrew Leong Interview about Chinatown | 2010 |
| Photographs, Negatives, and Slides | |
| 11 | | Unidentified | 1970s ? |
| 11 | | Adult Education | n.d., 1992 |
| 11 | | Agreement | 1988 |
| 11 | | Anniversaries (14 folders) | 1978–2004 |
| 11 | | Asian American Resource Workshop Slideshow | n.d. |
| 11 | | "Asian Communities in America" Workshop | 1980 |
| 11 | | Asian Community Development Corporation | 1988 |
| 11 | | Association Opening in 1977 | 1977 |
| 11 | | August Moon Festival | n.d., 1985–1997 |
| 11 | | Children's Party | 1988 |
| 11 | | China Flood Fundraiser | n.d. |
| 11 | | Chinatown | n.d., 1970s |
| 11 | | Chinatown Residents Association | ca. 2000 |
| 11 | | Chinatown Task Force Fundraiser | n.d. |
| 11 | | Chinese American Joint Action Committee | n.d. |
| 11 | | Chinese New Year | n.d., 1985–1996 |
| 11 | | Chinese Progressive Association History Slideshow | n.d., 1978 |
| 11 | | Christmas Party (2 folders) | n.d., 1986–1987, 1992 |
| 11 | | Classes at the University of Massachusetts–Boston | 1991 |
| 11 | | Diplomats and Consular Visits (2 folders) | n.d., 1979–1999 |
| 11 | | Dragon Boat Festival | 1979–1987, 1996–1997 |
| 11 | | East Asian Students Union | 1970s |
| 11 | | Election | 1988 |
| 11 | | Events, Individuals, Groups, and Places (7 folders) | n.d., 1977–200? |
| 11 | | Exhibit Photos and Text | n.d. |
| 11 | | Farewell Party | n.d. |
| 11 | | First Dinner | 1977 |
| 11 | | Garment Workers (2 folders) | 1985–1988 |
| 11 | | Immigrant Labor Day | 1991 |
| 11 | | Immigrant Rights and Welfare Reform | n.d., 1996 |
| 11 | | Informational Presentations | 1977, 2004 |
| 11 | | International Women's Day | n.d., 1981–1988 |
| 11 | | International Workers' Day | n.d., 1983–1989 |
| 11 | | Interview with Community Member | 1992 |
| 11 | | Labor Day | n.d., 1999 |
| 11 | | "Meet the Donors" Event | 1988 |
| 11 | | Mel King for Mayor | 1983? |
| 11 | | Memorials for Mao Zedong | n.d., 1977–1978 |
| 11 | | Mexican Workers Visit | 1988 |
| 12 | | New Year's Celebrations | n.d., 1983–1996 |
| 12 | | Offices (2 folders) | 1970s–1990s |
| 12 | | Parcel 19 Photographic Essay | n.d. |
| 12 | | Parcel C (10 folders) | n.d., 1989–2002 |
| 12 | | People's Republic of China Anniversaries (2 folders) | 1976–1999 |
| 12 | | Protests, Rallies, and Activism (19 folders) (6 CDs) | n.d., 1977–2002 |
| 12 | | Raising the Flag at City Hall Plaza | n.d. |
| 12 | | Reception for Youxie Delegation | 1970s |
| | Robert Williams Program | 1978 |
| 12 | | Roxbury Community College Event | n.d. |
| 12 | | Staff Retreats | n.d., 1992–1996 |
| 12 | | Social Events | n.d. |
| 12 | | Spring Festival | 1980? |
| 12 | | Table Tennis Competitions | 1970s–1982 |
| 12 | | Turkey Dinner | n.d., 1979–1987, 2000–2005 |
| 12 | | Trips and Outings (17 folders) | n.d., 1970s–2000 |
| 12 | | University of Massachusetts Labor Studies 20th Anniversary Award | n.d. |
| 12 | | Visit to New York Chinese Progressive Association | n.d. |
| 12 | | Volleyball | n.d. |
| 12 | | Voting Rights and Registration | n.d., 1983–1992, 2005 |
| 12 | | Henry Wong | n.d. |
| 12 | | Workers' Center | n.d., 1990s |
| 12 | | Youth Programs | 1977, 1990–1999 |
| Video | |
| 10 | | "CPA Final" (Beta) | n.d. |
| 10 | | "Food Service Graduation / Roxbury Community College Graduation / P & L Garment Workers Strength" (VHS) | 1987 |
| 10 | | Liberty Place Protest: Traffic Jam, Suzanne Lee (?) and Chuck Turner (QuickTime) | n.d. |
| 10 | | Liberty Place Protest: Chuck Turner and Henry Yee (QuickTime) | n.d. |
| 10 | | P & L Garment Workers (1" Reel and Digital Betacam) | 198? |
| 10 | | To Prepare for Citizenship Exam: Introduction (VHS) | 1990 |
| 10 | | Project V.I.T.A.L. Compilation Tape (VHS) | n.d. |
| 10 | | "Struggle & Strength: P & L Garment Workers" (VHS) | 1988 |
| 10 | | Temporary Solution (VHS) | n.d. |
| 10 | | "Through Strength and Struggle" U–Matic (2 tapes) | 198? |
| 10 | | "Through Struggle and Strength" (1" Reel) (English) | 198? |
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