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11. Interview of Kim Boone-Nakase

Topic:
Asian American History
Length:
2.8 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series includes full-life histories of a number of prominent Korean Americans who represent their community’s tremendous expansion during the period after federal anti-Asian immigration laws were repealed in 1965. The series focuses on the remarkable growth of the Korean American community i...
Biographical Note:
One of the first wave of Korean adoptees to come to the U.S.

12. Interview of William Kil

Topic:
Asian American History
Length:
6 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series includes full-life histories of a number of prominent Korean Americans who represent their community’s tremendous expansion during the period after federal anti-Asian immigration laws were repealed in 1965. The series focuses on the remarkable growth of the Korean American community i...
Biographical Note:
Attorney at Kil and Sinkov.

13. Interview of John Lim

Topic:
Asian American History
Length:
6.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series includes full-life histories of a number of prominent Korean Americans who represent their community’s tremendous expansion during the period after federal anti-Asian immigration laws were repealed in 1965. The series focuses on the remarkable growth of the Korean American community i...
Biographical Note:
Head of the law firm Lim, Ruger, & Kim, John S.C. Lim. Co-founder of the first Korean American law firm in Los Angeles.

14. Interview of Kil Joo Lee

Topic:
Asian American History
Length:
6 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series includes full-life histories of a number of prominent Korean Americans who represent their community’s tremendous expansion during the period after federal anti-Asian immigration laws were repealed in 1965. The series focuses on the remarkable growth of the Korean American community i...
Biographical Note:
Vocalist, choral director, and activist for the reunification of North and South Korea.

15. Interview of Christopher Pak

Topic:
Asian American History
Length:
5.2 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series includes full-life histories of a number of prominent Korean Americans who represent their community’s tremendous expansion during the period after federal anti-Asian immigration laws were repealed in 1965. The series focuses on the remarkable growth of the Korean American community i...
Biographical Note:
Architect. Founder and principal of Archeon Group, an architectural, planning, and interiors firm.

16. Interview of Jimmy Choi

Topic:
Asian American History
Length:
4.2 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series includes full-life histories of a number of prominent Korean Americans who represent their community’s tremendous expansion during the period after federal anti-Asian immigration laws were repealed in 1965. The series focuses on the remarkable growth of the Korean American community i...
Biographical Note:
Founding board member of the Korean Resource Center in Los Angeles.

17. Interview of Michael K. Woo

Topic:
Politics and Government
Asian American History
Length:
12 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Los Angeles City Council member for the 13th district from 1985 to 1993. Member, Los Angeles City Planning Commission. Dean, College of Environmental Design, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

18. Interview of Don Nakanishi

Topic:
UCLA and University of California History
Asian American History
UCLA Faculty
Length:
12.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
UCLA professor of Asian American studies and education. Director of the Asian American Studies Center.

19. Interview of Angela Oh

Topic:
Asian American History
Length:
4.3 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This series includes full-life histories of a number of prominent Korean Americans who represent their community’s tremendous expansion during the period after federal anti-Asian immigration laws were repealed in 1965. The series focuses on the remarkable growth of the Korean American community i...
Biographical Note:
Lawyer, teacher, and lecturer. Member of President William J. Clinton's President's Initiative on Race.

20. Interview of Shobha Govind

Topic:
Asian American History
Community History
Length:
2.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The South Asian Women in Los Angeles series documents the lives of a number of women who are first generation South Asian immigrants and who lived or currently live in the greater Los Angeles area. This project was generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Biographical Note:
Immigrant from India.