List of the Organizations
The Bing Kung Association is a tong, a type of organization formed by early Chinese immigrants. In the early 1900s, it engaged in providing protection and assistance for its members. In recent years, they have become social gathering places for older Chinese Americans. Note the distinctive balcony near the top of the building.
A Chinese/Vietnamese/ Teochew Benevolent Association located in Chinatown in Los Angeles
CAAM is non-profit and non-partisan with the mission to provide cultural, educational, recreational, and other programs to promote the cultural heritage and enhance the quality of life of Chinese Americans in Minnesota.
Founded in 1963, the Chinese Historical Society of America is dedicated to the documentation, study, and presentation of Chinese American history.CHSA operates a Museum and Learning Center located in the landmark Julia Morgan-designed Chinatown YWCA building. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational programming, CHSA promotes the contributions and legacy of Chinese America
To promote the growing cadre of Chinese American businesses across Southern California, in addition to serving the interests of the region's broader business community. http://www.lachinesechamber.org
the CCBA was founded in 1883 and has represented and served the needs of Chinese Americans in New York City ever since. Historically it has performed a quasi-governmental role in the Chinese community. Throughout its history, business ownership has been a goal of many residents of Chinatown, and has been supported both financially, and through training, by the CCBA.
The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco is a major community-based, non-profit organization established in 1965 to foster the understanding and appreciation of Chinese and Chinese American art, history, and culture in the United States.
The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) was founded in 1883 to serve and protect the interests of the Chinese people in New York City. Historically it has performed a quasi-government role in the Chinese community, so that the President of the CCBA is sometimes referred to as the "Mayor of Chinatown."
Founded in 1973, OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. OCA aims to embrace the hopes and aspirations of nearly 12 million Asian Pacific Americans in the United States.
First incorporated in the State of California by Chun Dick in 1895, the group was later reorganized in 1904 by Walter U. Lum, Joseph K. Lum, and Ng Gunn. By 1912, other Chinese Americans in communities outside of San Francisco learned of the organization and wanted to form local chapters. Oakland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles soon became the nucleus of the Grand Parlor. One year later, units in Fresno and San Diego were added, making it a statewide organization.
Literature on the Organizations
Basement Workshop. Basement workshop Chinese American photograph collection, [CA. 1950]-1979 . Unpublished manuscript.
Chicago Chinese American Historical Society. http://www.chinesechicago.org/about.html
Chinese American Citizens Alliance . (2007). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_American_Citizens_Alliance
Chinese American Women's Club of Santa Clara County. Chinese American women's club of Santa Clara county records, 1962-1999 . Unpublished manuscript.
The Chinese Cculture Center (CCC-CT). http://www.ccc-ct.org/index.asp?ver=ENG
The Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP). (2007). http://www.chcp.org/
Chinese Historical Society of America. (2006). Chinese historical society of America. http://www.chsa.org/
Koh, M. (2003). Seattle Chinese Women's Club, part 1 the 50th anniversary (1951-2001). Chinese American Forum, 18 (4), 19.
Lai, H. M. (1996). Chinese Organizations in America based on locality of.. Chinese America: History & Perspectives, p.19.
Lee, M. W., Rochester Chinese Community Association (RCCA) records, 1985-1995 .
Lou, R. (1982). The Chinese American Community of Los Angeles, 1870-1900 : A case of resistence, organization, and participation . University of California, Irvine.
Seattle Chinese Women's Club, part 2.(2003). Chinese American Forum, 19 (1), 19.
Shen, Z., & Zhou, L. H. (2004). Bridging cultures : Chinese American librarians and their organization : A glance at the thirty years of CALA, 1973-2003 . Guilin, China: Guangxi Normal University Press.