Grace Chew and Dr. D. R. Wah Photos, 1918, 1924, 1930-1950, Undated

File — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Photographs related to Grace Chew and husband Dr. D. R. Wah, related family, as well as social and political organizational activities.These include anti-Communist China and activism with the Kuomingtang in LA.

Dr. D. R. Wah pictured with the Los Angeles Kuomingtang at events and posed together, at his herbalist office, fundraising event, with friends, and portraits.

Grace Chew portraits, with her the Kuomingtang with her husband, with the American Women's Voluntary Services, with the Women's Committee of the Los Angeles Lung Kong Association, and with Elaine Chew.

The two are photographed together at Kuomintang LA events, in a group photo for the 羅省華僑救國會職員 (unsure of the exact English name of the organization), and with family.

Dates

1918
1924
1930-1950
Undated

Creator

From the Collection: Chan, Lily Lum (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Some newspapers may not be accessible due to fragility. Please ask CHSSC for more information.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. D. R. Wah and Grace Chew were involved with social and political organizing, especially for anti-CCPin Los Angeles Chinatown.

Grace Chew was married to Dr. D. R. Wah, and the was the 1st Red Cross Volunteer for chinese women in LA in the early 1930s, was involved with the LA Women's New Life Association, American Women's Voluntary Services, and was part of the Women's Committee of the Los Angeles Lung Kong Association.

Exact relation to Lily Lum Chan is unknown.

Extent

From the Collection: 23.33 Linear Feet (2 Bankers Boxes, 2 Legal hollinger boxes, 8 newspaper boxes, 1 Triangular Roll Storage Box, 1 grey Barrier Board Drop-Front Oversize Print Box, 1 flat square storage box)