Chinese Historical Society of Southern California

History

• To bring together people with a mutual interest in the important history and historical role of Chinese and Chinese Americans in Southern California;
• To pursue, preserve and communicate knowledge of this history; and
• To promote the heritage of the Chinese and Chinese American community in support of a better appreciation of our rich, multi-cultural society.

Projects

19th Century Chinese Memorial Shrine Preservation Project

CHSSC Honorees

• 2005 - Los Angeles Chinese American Pioneers in Law — Betty Tom Chu, Judge Rose Hom, You Chung Hong, Judge Ronald S.W. Lew, Judge Jennifer Lum, Judge Delbert Wong, Debra Yang
• 2006 - Chinese American Actors — including James Hong, Nancy Kwan, Russell Wong
• 2007 - Los Angeles Chinese American Banking Pioneers — Preston Martin, F.Chow Chan, Cathay Bank, East West Bank, Far East National Bank, First Public Savings, General Bank Trust Savings, Standard Bank, Golden Security Bank, Eastern International, The Continental Bank
• 2008 - Chinese American Associations — Arcadia Chinese Association, Chinese American Association of Walnut, Diamond Bar Chinese American Association, San Gabriel Valley Chinese American Cultural Association, San Fernando Valley Chinese Cultural Association, South Bay Chinese Woman's Association, South Coast Chinese Cultural Association, South Pasadena Chinese American Club, and Ventura County Chinese American Historical Society
• 2009 - Celebrating Chinese Americans in Sports — Michael Chang, Tennis player; Tiffany Chin, Olympian; Bob Chow, Olympian; Norm Chow, football Coach; Lawrence Hom, volleyball player; Cameron Inouye, WNBA Referee; Carol Jue, college basketball head coach; Kim Ng, Los Angeles Dodgers; Jon Soo Hoo, sports photographer; Richard Tom, Olympian; Charles B. Wang, Owner of New York Islanders Hockey Club; Kevin Wong, volleyball player; Annie Yee, cheerleader; Chinese American Athletic Association; Chinatown Firecracker Run Committee.