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Herstory: The Legal History of Chinese American Women

March 10, 2017

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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until April 15, 2017

Herstory exhibit logo and photogrpahs of Chinese American women

The Hawaii State Library is pleased to offer this focused look at Chinese American women’s history, told through the legal cases fought in the Supreme Court of the U.S. and its states.  Featuring rare photographs, personal stories, and a timeline of case descriptions, Herstory documents the efforts of Chinese American women who fought for equal treatment in the eyes of the law and for citizenship and immigration rights.

This exhibition is provided to the Library by Chang C. Chen, PhD, JD, who is dedicated to the documentation of the legal history of Chinese Americans.

The exhibit is available for viewing in the Library’s front lobby, during regular business hours through April 15, 2017.

Details

Date:
March 10, 2017
Event Categories:
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Organizer

Social Sciences and Philosophy Section
Phone:
586-3529

Island

Oahu

Recommended for

Adults, Families, Teens

Branch

Oahu – Hawaii State Library
478 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96813 United States
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Phone:
808-586-3500

ALERT | The Kaimuki, Pearl City, & Kaneohe Pop-up locations that are normally open on Sundays will be closed for Easter, March 31st.

In State observance of the Good Friday holiday, all public libraries will be closed on March 29, 2024.