| 2008.003.003 |
Box |
Candy Box: written on front "Cherry Clan" with three stereotypical Chinese face images on the box. |
| 2008.003.004 |
Puppet |
Puppet: written on packaging "Chinese Ghost Punching Puppet" along with stereotypical description of puppet. |
| 2008.003.005 |
Box |
Box: written on front "Ultra Slim Tea" with stereoetypical image of an Asian woman on front of box. |
| 2008.003.006 |
Toy |
Toy: water pistol in the shape of a stereotypical Chinese dragon; still in packaging. Bright pink body with pruple, and yellow details. Water pistol parts are blue and green (trigger). |
| 2008.003.007 |
Book |
Book: entitled "Tales of the South Pacific" (1947) by James A. Michener with stereotypical book cover and plot (exoticized stereotypes of South Pacific) |
| 2008.003.008 |
Book |
Book: entitled "The Hidden Flower" (1952) by Pearl S. Buck with steroetypical book cover and plot line. |
| 2008.003.009 |
Book |
Book: entitled "Sayonara" (1953) by James A. Michener stereotypical cover and storyline (American GI 's relationship with a Japanese woman) |
| 2008.003.010 |
Book |
Book: entitled "The China Sea Murders" (1953) (original title: "The Shanghai Bund Murders" [1933]) by F. van Wyck Mason, stereotypical cover and plot line (views of Communist China) |
| 2008.003.011 |
Magazine |
Magazine: "Fate, True Stories of the STrange and the Unknown: Tahitian Firewalk" (January 1954) stereotypical / exoticized cover of Tahiti. |
| 2008.003.012 |
Book |
Book: entitled "Shogun" (1975) by James Clavell, stereotypical cover/views of shogunal Japan |
| 2008.003.013 |
Magazine |
Magazine: "Archie McPhee, Outfitters of Popular Culture: Special Monster Edition (Catalog 34 - 1994), stereotypicL toy Chinese Ghost Puppet. |
| 2008.003.014 |
Toys |
Toy: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers "White Ninja Ranger" figurine in original packaging, stereotype of ninjas |
| 2008.003.015 |
Toys |
A - C: Toy, "Fun Disguise Kit", three pairs of black plastic glasses, one in original packaging, stereotypical Asian features |
| 2008.003.016 |
Toys |
Toy: "Chinese Hopping Ghost Keyring" in original packaging, stereotypical Chinese imagery. Figure attached to metal key ring, wearing black garment and shoes, black and red hat and white gloves with arms stretched out forward. |
| 2008.003.017 |
Magazine |
Magazine: "Life" (January 25, 1963), page 11 - advertisement for Chun King frozen foods using stereotypical imagry / description of Chinese culture |
| 2008.003.018 |
Poster |
Poster: for film "My Geisha" (1962) with text "starring Shirley MacLaine, Yves Montand, Edward G. Robinson, Bob Cummings" and in small print near bottom "co-starring Yoko Tani", features stereotypical imagery of Japanese culture including Shirley MacLaine's caricature reading a book "How to Be a Geisha" while holding chopsticks |
| 2008.003.019 |
Poster |
Poster: for film "Take a Chance" (1933) with text "with James Dunn, June Knight, and Charles (Buddy) Rogers", a Paramount Release", features stereotypical imagery of Hawaii, including James Dunn (?) in a lei and grass skirt surrounded by stereotypical "Hawaiian" women (though Caucasian). |
| 2008.003.020 |
Umbrella |
Umbrella/parasol: made of wood (handle) and paper with flower (pink) and bird (blue) imagery with blue trim on perimeter |
| 2008.003.021 |
Figurine |
Ceramic figurine: stereotypical "China man" with yellow shirt and hat |
| 2008.003.022 |
Figurine |
Figurine: "Lucky Tiki", label on back "This tiny tiki wishes you an abundance of 'POMAIKAI' which means GOOD LUCK and GOOD FORTUNE!" "Hapa-wood, CocoJoe's, Made in Hawaii", "(c) 90" on bottom. Stereotypic / Tourist Hawaiian Figure. |
| 2008.003.023 |
Figurine |
A: Ceramic figurine: Stereotypical male Chinese figure in yellow shirt with red character in center and gold glitter throughout, yellow hat with hair in braid, black pants. "Wall's / Made in Japan" sticker on bottom.
B: Ceramic figurine: Stereotypical female Chinese figure in jade green dress with gold glitter throughout, with one hand raised and one hand resting on torso. (Not on Display) |
| 2008.003.024 |
Figurine |
Ceramic Figurine: Stereotypical "Asian" figure of a child, wearing a rice hat and holding two hats, dressed in a seafoam green shirt with gray pants and black shoes. Bottom of figurine left to right, top to bottom reads "Calif., 11/15/44, V, McCarty, (c)" |
| 2008.003.025 |
Ashtray |
A: Ashtray with stereotypical Polynesian imagery including a nude woman and flowers, "HAWAII" on the side opposite the female figure, made of painted ceramic (?)
B: Product label that originally accompanied ashtray reads "Polynesian Girl: From nature the Polynesian Girl, created with volcanic lava expressing the beauty and love of Hawaii. Aloha! #16-141 Made in Hawaii, Lava, CocoJoe's Products" |
| 2008.003.026 |
Fan |
Fan, fold-out, black painted wooden frame and gold "guilded design" folded paper (yellow paper on back). "Made in China" sticker on frame. |
| 2008.005.001 |
Cup |
3 - glass Moxibustion cups large, medium and small. |
| 2008.005.002 |
Knife, Sheath |
Sikh kirpan and belt; The belt is object a; the knife is object b; the sheath is object c. The belt is cotton fabric, black with gold thread decoration, looped in a circle with a small black loop to hold the knife. The knife is silver in color (possibly steel?) simple blade design with curved handle. The Sheath is the same silver color material as the knife with brown decoative siding, embellished with the same silver color metal decorations on top of the brown. The tip of the sheath curves sharply away and forms an elongated point. Kirpan is one of the 5 K's or 5 Panj Kakars in the Sikh religion. the sword is the emblem of courage and self-defence. It symbolises dignity and self-reliance, the capacity and readiness to always defend the weak and the oppressed. It helps sustain one's martial spirit and the determination to sacrifice oneself in order to defend truth, oppression and Sikh moral values. A symbol of dignity and the Sikh struggle against injustice. It is worn purely as a religious symbol and not as a weapon. When all other means of self protection fail, the Kirpan can be used to protect yourself or others against the enemy. This article of faith most closely resembles a sword in a metal sheath and wrapped in a fabric holster . The word Kirpan itself means "mercy, grace, or magnanimity". The Kirpan is most often worn close to the skin of the body, underneath clothing, and is kept in place by a strap around the shoulder and torso, attached in place by the fabric holster . |
| 2008.005.003 |
Comb |
Sikh Kangha; wooden comb. Used in the Sikh religion, one of the 5 K's or 5 Panj Kakar. Kangha is necessary to keep the hair clean and tidy. A Sikh must comb his hair twice a day and tie his turban neatly. A symbol of hygiene and discipline as opposed to the matted unkept hair of ascetics. A Khalsa is expected to regularly wash and comb their hair as a matter of self discipline. This is to be worn in the hair at all times, and is used for combing of one's hair: "it represents hygiene [.] ridding oneself of impurities and what is morally undesirable". Thus, the kanga reinforces the belief that one would maintain cleanliness of spirit, mind and body. According to scientific research keeping a wooden kangha in your hair reduces the level of static energy building up. A metal or ivory comb is not to be used as a substitute. |
| 2008.005.004 |
Bracelet |
Sikh Kara; thick silver color steel bracelet. Used in the Sikh religion, one of the 5 K's or 5 Panj Kakar. The Kara or steel bracelet symbolizes restraint from evil deeds. It is worn on the right wrist and reminds the Sikh of the vows taken by him, that is, he is a servant of the Guru and should not do anything which may bring shame or disgrace. When he looks at the Kara, he is made to think twice before doing anything evil with his hands. |
| 2008.005.005 |
Shorts |
Sikh Kachh; white "soldier's shorts" made with cotton-like fabric with slight sheen, probably synthetic. Tag inside says "MS A House of Sikh Religious Items (India). Used in the Sikh religion, one of the 5 K's or 5 Panj Kakar. Kachh or the soldiers shorts must be worn at all times. It reminds the Sikh of the need for self-restraint over passions and desires. A symbol signifying self control and chastity. Resembling boxer shorts they are designed for comfort and freedom of movement: ".a symbol of restraint of passion, of chastity , and a constant reminder of the prohibition of adultery , both in lusting and in deed". |
| 2008.008.001 |
Glass |
3 - Sake Glasses
1 - Plastic tray |
| 2008.009.003 |
Box |
|
| 2008.009.004 |
Remote Control |
|
| 2008.010.001 |
Platter |
Iron Sizzling Platter with wooden trivit |
| 2008.011 |
Set, Jewelry |
Shell jewelry |
| 2008.011.004 |
Scroll |
Chinese, New Year, 1920's
Calligraphy, red paper, fabric rolled |
| 2008.011.005 |
Scroll |
Chinese, New Year, 1920's
10 calligraphic characters |
| 2008.011.006 |
Scroll |
Chinese, fabric frayed, tear thru center
Calligraphy, cranes, pine tree |
| 2008.011.008 |
Scroll |
Chinese - diagram of Forbidden City
blue border, circa 1900 |
| 2008.011.009 |
Scroll |
Chinese
torn top & bottom
lotus leaves & flowers
white birds, calligraphy upper right |
| 2008.011.010 |
Scroll |
Japanese
calligraphy upper half
seated figure, writing materials
wooden roller (no top roller)
tear center right - frayed edges |
| 2008.011.011 |
Scroll |
Chinese
God with orange face
highly colored
frayed edges |
| 2008.011.012 |
Scroll |
Chinese
God with white face
frayed edges
wrapped with SC-11 |
| 2008.011.013 |
Scroll |
Chinese "God of War"
orange background
red, purple, pale green
no roller |
| 2008.011.024 |
Scroll |
Chinese
unmounted pictures on paper
stamped CHINA |
| 2008.012.001 |
Dresser |
Dresser Drawers |
| 2008.012.002 |
Dresser |
Dresser Drawers |
| 2008.012.003 |
Chair |
Chairs
3 - Chairs |
| 2008.012.004 |
Jar, Food-storage |
Jar, glass
6 - Reliance coffee Jars. Used to store food. |
| 2008.012.005 |
Decoration |
Christmas Ornaments
4 - wooden
17 - globe balls
3 - birds
2 - santa
1 - house
1 - star
1 - topper
3 - fish
5 - pine cones
10 - spirals |
| 2008.012.006 |
Cover, Pillow |
Pillow Case
White with crocheted sleeve |
| 2008.012.007 |
Set, Carving |
Table set
Serving fork with bone handle
2 - steak knives
1 - butter knife |
| 2008.013.001.001 |
Button |
Two round campaign buttons
2004 US Presidential Democratic
"Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for Kerry Edwards"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.002 |
Button |
Two round campaign buttons
2004 US Presidential Democratic
"People Powered Howard Dean for America"
Gold |
| 2008.013.001.003 |
Button |
Round campaign buttons
2004 US Presidential - Democratic
"Howard Dean for America"
"Celebrating Equal Rights for All"
Background image of American flag |
| 2008.013.001.004 |
Button |
Round campaign button
2004 US Presidential Democratic
"Howard Dean for America"
"www.DeanforAmerica.com"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.005 |
Button |
Round campaign button
2004 US Presidential Democratic
"Asian Americans for Dean"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.006 |
Button |
Round campaign button
2004 US Presidential Democratic
"Howard Dean for America"
"www.DeanForAmerica.com"
White |
| 2008.013.001.007 |
Button |
Round campaign button
2004 US Presidential Democratic
"People Powered Howard"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.008 |
Button |
Two Round campaign buttons
"Asian Pacific Island Americans"
"Vote Democrat 2000"
"Our Vote Is Our Voice"
White |
| 2008.013.001.009 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"Asian Pacific Americans"
"Vote in 96"
"Democratic National Committee"
White |
| 2008.013.001.010 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"African Americans"
"Vote in 96"
"Democratic National Committee"
White |
| 2008.013.001.011 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"D.C. Statehood Now!"
White w/ American Flag image |
| 2008.013.001.012 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"Adelante Con"
"Clinton Gore 96"
White |
| 2008.013.001.013 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"Hillary's Husband for President"
White |
| 2008.013.001.014 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"Clinton Gore 92"
White |
| 2008.013.001.015 |
Button |
Two Round campaign buttons
"Norm Rice for Governor - Democrat"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.016 |
Button |
Three Round campaign buttons
"Norm Rice - Mayor"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.017 |
Button |
Round campaign button
Seattle Mayor's Race
"Women for Rice"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.018 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"Vivian Caver"
"37th District State Legislature. Position 1. Democrat."
Red |
| 2008.013.001.019 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"Stop LaRouche"
"No on 64"
Yellow |
| 2008.013.001.020 |
Button |
Three round campaign buttons
"Hillary for U.S. Senate"
"www.hillary2000.org"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.021 |
Button |
Rectangle Campaign button
"Hillary - Senate 2000"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.022 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"Another New Yorker for Hillary"
Blue with New York State background image |
| 2008.013.001.023 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"Jim McDermott"
"Congress"
"Democrat - 7th District"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.024 |
Button |
Oval campaign button
"I'm For Tomio Moriguchi"
Pink |
| 2008.013.001.025 |
Button |
Oval campaign button
"Shake up the Systemi"
"Register & Vote1"
"National Urban League"
White |
| 2008.013.001.026 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"2001 Kwong Hui"
"Democrat for City Council District One"
"Principles, Perseverance, Results"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.027 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"Dinkins Mayor"
[Hebrew text]
White |
| 2008.013.001.028 |
Button |
Round campaign button
"Dinkins"
Blue with red apple image |
| 2008.013.001.029 |
Button |
Rectangle campaign button
"Bill Bradley"
"For President"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.030 |
Button |
Rectangle campaign button
"GoreLieberman 2000"
Blue |
| 2008.013.001.031 |
Button |
Round Presidential Campaign Button
1968 Robert Kennedy
"Kennedy Action Corps"
White |
| 2008.013.001.032 |
Button |
Round Presidential Campaign Button
1968 Robert Kennedy
"Kennedy"
Blue |
| 2008.014.001 |
Poster |
Poster, political campaign for Ruby Chow.
"RUBY CHOW // DEMOCRAT 5TH DISTRICT // KING CONTY COUNCIL" in green and black print on white background. Image of Ruby Chow on left of poster.
"MADE BY VOLUNTEERS // CITIZENS FOR RUBY CHOW" stamped on bottom right corner of poster. |
| 2008.014.002 |
Poster |
Poster, political campaign for Ruby Chow.
"RE-ELECT // Ruby // Chow // KING COUNTY COUNCIL // * DEMOCRAT" on whiteboard printed with maroon background.
"MADE BY VOLUNTEERS // Citizens to Re-elect Ruby Chow // P.O. Box 18795 // Seattle, WA 98118" stamped on top right corner of poster. |
| 2008.014.003 |
Poster |
Poster, political campaign for Warren Chan.
"ELECT // WARREN // CHAN // SUPERIOR COURT // JUDGE // POSITION NO. 3" in red, white and blue print on white board, partial blue background. |
| 2008.014.025 |
Plaque |
Plaques. Made for the Chinese American Service Awards, Seattle, WA. circa late 1960s to early 1970s.
A - M: Plaques in accompanying boxes. Made of dark wood (cherry?) in an overall heart shape with a curved and pointed detail at the top of the piece. Ivory figure of Confucius attached at the center of plaque. Dimensions of figure: 6 x 1 1/2 in. Brass hanging bracket attached to back. "Made in Hong Kong" stamped on back in blue ink. J - M, accompanying box starting to fox, need to replace.
N - O: Plaques in accompanying boxes. Made of lighter wood (pine?) in an overall heart shape with a curved and pointed detail at the top of the piece. Ivory figure of Confucius attached at the center of plaque. Dimensions of figure: 6 x 1 1/2 in. Brass hanging bracket attached to back.
P: Wooden crate plaques were shipped in from "Hip Hing Ivory Factory", Hong Kong to Ruby Chow, Seattle WA. Wooden planks (pine) nailed together. Pieces of wire strung inside, one wire in vertical and horizontal directions. Dimensions: 9 x 18 x 12 7/8 in. |
| 2008.015.001 |
Suitcase |
Suitcase, red-brown leather.
Leather handle on top of suitcase. Two leather straps with buckles on ends to the left and right sides of suitcase. Three locking metal closures on the left, center, and right of top of suitcase. Keys accompany closures.
Attached to right buckle is a luggage identification tag printed, unless otherwise noted:
"- FROM - BEN'S // Transfer and Storage Co. // Baker, Oregon // George Lee [in pencil] // Lot No. // Piece No. 18 [18 in pencil]".
Two stickers attached to center of front lid, partially ripped off:
(1) rectangular sticker, black characters [illegible] on red background
(2) oval sticker, red, yellow and black. Image of a steam ship with part of the word "CANADIAN" legible. Below are the words "NAME", "SS" and "ROOM" printed in black ink with Chinese characters written in after each word. Appears to be an luggage identification tag for traveling by ship.
Interior lined with seafoam green satin fabric with two thin leather straps on interior of lid. Interior fabric stained and discolored near edges. Small pocket on interior lid, 11 x 6 in.
Belonged to George and Lonnie Lee. |
| 2008.015.002 |
Dress |
Dress, Chinese. Floral print, blue flowers with orange centers on white.
Short sleeved. Collar with white embroidered clasp, with another to the left. One metal snap to close dress. 10 smaller white embroidered clasps down along the side of dress for closures.
Belonged to George and Lonnie Lee. |
| 2008.015.003 |
Dress |
Dress, Chinese. Floral print, yellow and blue flowers on white.
Short sleeved. Collar with white embroidered clasp, with another to the left. One metal snap to close dress. 10 smaller white embroidered clasps down along the side of dress for closures.
Belonged to George and Lonnie Lee. |
| 2008.015.004 |
Tunic |
Women's Tunic, Chinese. Black.
Tunic made of black shiny fabric. Short sleeved, collared. 7 embroidered closures: 2 on collar, one to the left of the collar and 4 along the left side.
On inside, fabric is brown in color. White label with purple characters sewn to inside of collar.
Belonged to George and Lonnie Lee.
See 2008.015.005 for matching pants. |
| 2008.015.005 |
Pants |
Women's Pants, Chinese. Black and white.
Shiny black fabric with white fabric at waist.
Belonged to George and Lonnie Lee.
See 2008.015.004 for matching tunic. |
| 2008.015.006 |
Tunic |
Women's Tunic, Chinese. Black.
Tunic made of black shiny fabric with geometric patterning. Short sleeved, collared. 7 embroidered closures: 2 on collar, one to the left of the collar and 4 along the left side.
On inside, fabric is brown. White label with purple characters sewn to inside of collar.
Belonged to George and Lonnie Lee..
See 2008.015.007 for matching pants. |
| 2008.015.007 |
Pants |
Women's Pants, Chinese. Black and white.
Shiny black fabric with geometric patterning with white fabric at waist.
Belonged to George and Lonnie Lee..
See 2008.015.006 for matching tunic. |
| 2008.016.001.001 |
Button |
round political button, "United States Census 2000" red background with white text. The census determines allocation of public resources and services. In the 2000 Census, Asians really participated and worked to ensure that members of API community filled them out.
Commemorates activities by Seattle-based Asian Pacific Americans to get APAs to fill out Census forms as well as voice opinions at Census Hearings about various issues, namely racial identification. Census information is important in that it sets governmental resource allocations. |
| 2008.016.001.002 |
Button |
round political button, "Justice for Vincent Chin." Top half is red background with white text "Justice for" and bottom half is white background with red text "Vincent Chin." Local members of the Asian community participated in demonstrations calling for justice for the killers of Vincent Chin. |
| 2008.016.001.003 |
Button |
round political button, yellow background with black text. "Yellow Peril."
Commemorates the part of the Free Speech Movement at the University of California Berkeley campus and San Francisco State campus in which students of colors lobbied for the creation of an ethnic studies department. Asian American Studies was formally instituted at both campuses following the longest student strike in U.S. history led by the Black Student Union and Third World Liberation Front at State and the Third World Liberation Front at Berkeley. |
| 2008.016.001.004 |
Button |
round political button, white background, black text and image. "Self-Determination" "T.W.L.F."
drawing of a raised fist in center of the button. Third World Liberation Front, Berkely
Commemorates the part of the Free Speech Movement at the University of California Berkeley campus and San Francisco State campus in which students of colors lobbied for the creation of an ethnic studies department. Asian American Studies was formally instituted at both campuses following the longest student strike in U.S. history led by the Black Student Union and Third World Liberation Front at State and the Third World Liberation Front at Berkeley. |
| 2008.016.001.005 |
Button |
round political button, pale orange textured background with black text. "art wang" "Democrat" "27th District State Rep" Judge Art Wang ran for State Representative and was elected |
| 2008.016.001.006 |
Button |
round political button, yellow background with red text and image. "Different Tongues" "Different Customs" "One Dream" Image is a round globe imposed with the outline of the statue of liberty, encircled with flags from different nations. Text runs in circle around the flags.
Commemorates the ongoing campaign for comprehensive language access and against 'English only' legislation, probably in the late 1980s |
| 2008.016.001.007 |
Button |
round political button, white background with black text and image, punctuated with red slash mark. "BOYCOTT" "Non-Union" "Coors". Strike was successful in forcing Coors to hire and train people of color for the first time.
Commemorates the Coors company establishing an agreement to hire more people of color and training them, an early development of affirmative action. This is the first such agreement struck between workers and a private company, which is owned by a family with a reputation of staunch conservatism. |
| 2008.016.001.008 |
Button |
round political button, black background with yellow text. "Better active today than radioactive tomorrow." Commemorates a Washington based campaign against anti-nuclear proliferation |
| 2008.016.001.009 |
Button |
round political button, white background with red text and image. "No Nukes!" an image of a red crab with a nuclear symbol on its back. "Crabshell Alliance" Commemorates a Washington based campaign against anti-nuclear proliferation |
| 2008.016.001.010 |
Button |
round political button, blue background with yellow text and image. "Arms are for linking" Image of two peace signs and four 'paper doll' figures that are linked together. Commemorates a Washington based campaign against anti-nuclear proliferation |
| 2008.016.001.011 |
Button |
square political button, white background, blue text on top "Honor Diversity", blue rectangle on bottom with white text inside it "Stop Hate Crimes". On back edges in blue text: "Human Rights Commission 687-5177" "Eugene Public Safety 9-1-1" "City of Eugene" "Intergovernmental Relations"
Commemorates anti-hate crime work in Washington and promotes diversity, generally. The Northwest Coalition Against Malicious Harassment (NWCAMH) was created in 1987 in response to the Aryan Nation's annual meeting near Hayden Lake, Idaho on July 12, 1986. At the same time the Aryan Nation was meeting, over 1,000 people rallied in nearby city parks to celebrate human rights. After the rally, a steering committee was formed to develop a mechanism to maintain on-going efforts against bigotry in the Northwest. The result was NWCAMH, a nonprofit umbrella entity devoted to eradicate discriminatory violence by working in cooperation with human rights organizations, places of worship, law enforcement, grassroots community groups and organized labor. The coalition works with constituents in six states--Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Located in Seattle, their motto was: "If you're concerned about bias crimes, intimidation, harassment, or other attacks on civil and human rights, NWCAMH should be your first contact." |
| 2008.016.001.012 |
Button |
round political button, white background, black text, brown, red and black image. "We Shall Overcome The Fires of Hate" Image has a brown church in the background, punctuated by four pairs of tongues of flame, with white hands outlined in black grasping each other in front of the church.
Commemorates anti-hate crime work in Washington and promotes diversity, generally. The Northwest Coalition Against Malicious Harassment (NWCAMH) was created in 1987 in response to the Aryan Nation's annual meeting near Hayden Lake, Idaho on July 12, 1986. At the same time the Aryan Nation was meeting, over 1,000 people rallied in nearby city parks to celebrate human rights. After the rally, a steering committee was formed to develop a mechanism to maintain on-going efforts against bigotry in the Northwest. The result was NWCAMH, a nonprofit umbrella entity devoted to eradicate discriminatory violence by working in cooperation with human rights organizations, places of worship, law enforcement, grassroots community groups and organized labor. The coalition works with constituents in six states--Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Located in Seattle, their motto was: "If you're concerned about bias crimes, intimidation, harassment, or other attacks on civil and human rights, NWCAMH should be your first contact." |
| 2008.016.001.013 |
Button |
round political button, white background, black text: "Northwest Coalition Against Malicious Harassment" "NWCAMH" "To Find Common Ground" Image in blue, yellow, green and black: blue sky, yellow sun above green, snow-capped mountains, black bird outline against the sun and the sky.
Commemorates anti-hate crime work in Washington and promotes diversity, generally. The Northwest Coalition Against Malicious Harassment (NWCAMH) was created in 1987 in response to the Aryan Nation's annual meeting near Hayden Lake, Idaho on July 12, 1986. At the same time the Aryan Nation was meeting, over 1,000 people rallied in nearby city parks to celebrate human rights. After the rally, a steering committee was formed to develop a mechanism to maintain on-going efforts against bigotry in the Northwest. The result was NWCAMH, a nonprofit umbrella entity devoted to eradicate discriminatory violence by working in cooperation with human rights organizations, places of worship, law enforcement, grassroots community groups and organized labor. The coalition works with constituents in six states--Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. Located in Seattle, their motto was: "If you're concerned about bias crimes, intimidation, harassment, or other attacks on civil and human rights, NWCAMH should be your first contact." |
| 2008.016.001.014 |
Button |
round political button, orange background with black text and brown image. Text: "Ellensburg" "July 8-10, 1977" Image: Brown bird with "=" sign and sign for female cut out of the bird exposing the orange background color. Washington State's International Women's Year Conference, a congressionally-mandated and federally funded event to identify and discuss solutions to problems faced by women.
Between 1972 and 1977, the United States was embroiled in debates over women's rights and the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. As a result of the these conversations and the United Nations Council designation of 1976 as International Women's Year, the US Federal Government, as mandated by Congress, funded conferences in various US cities to garner support for the ERA. The Washington State conference occurred in Ellensburg between July 8-10, 1977, with 4,000 registered women and 2,000 waiting to join in the conference proceedings. The conference covered many topics, including caucuses of Asian American women. |
| 2008.016.001.015 |
Button |
round political button, white background with blue text. "ERA" "'Equality of Rights Under the Law Shall Not Be Denied Or Abridged By the United States Or By Any State on Account of Sex'" On the back there is a yellow sticker with brown text: " INSTA-BUTTON" "mfgd. by The Richmark Co. 1110 E Pine St. Seattle Wash 98122"
This button commemorates the campaign in Washington State to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, which was successful in 1972. The Equal Rights Amendment was a US Constitutional amendment proposed by the 92nd US congress to the States for ratification after first passing the House on October 12, 1977 then the Senate on March 22, 1972. After being introduced into every Congressional session between 1923 and 1970, the amendment was passed to ensure, as Section 1 of the amendment reads, "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." The Amendment had seven years to be ratified by at least 38 states. Only 35 ratified, and of those, 5 rescinded their ratification before the1979 deadline. |
| 2008.016.001.016 |
Button |
round political button, white background with red text: "ferraro #26" Geraldine Ferraro was the Vice Presidential running mate to the Democratic Presidential candidate, Walter Mondale, in 1984. She was the first women VP running mate of any national party. |
| 2008.016.001.017 |
Button |
round political button, silver background with black text and image. Text: "Lotus Blossom Doesn't Live Here Anymore" Image: Lotus blossom drawn in black lines. Sticker on back is yellow with brown text reading "Insta-Button MFGD. by The Richmark Co. 1110 E Pine St. Seattle, Wash. 98122." Lotus Blossom refers to a mainstream movie. This button was used in the Asian Women's movement in the 70's.
Commemorates the Asian American Women's caucus to the 1977 Washington States Women's Conference in Ellensburg. Between 1972 and 1977, the United States was embroiled in debates over women's rights and the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. As a result of the these conversations and the United Nations Council designation of 1976 as International Women's Year, the US Federal Government, as mandated by Congress, funded conferences in various US cities to garner support for the ERA. The Washington State conference occurred in Ellensburg between July 8-10, 1977, with 4,000 registered women and 2,000 waiting to join in the conference proceedings. The conference covered many topics, including caucuses of Asian American women. "Lotus Blossom" is in reference to a main stream movie that depicted stereotypic racist images of Asian women and. The caucus was from Seattle and organized by Maria Batayola, Ticiang Diangsen and Sally Kuzama. They fought for women's rights in the Asian community. |
| 2008.016.001.018 |
Button |
round political button, white background with purple text. "November 12th Mobilize for Women's Lives" "Across the USA & Washington, DC"
Commemorates National Organization for Women's (NOW) "Mobilize for Women's Lives," march in Washington DC on November 12, 1989. The march was in response to threats to reproductive rights with Missouri's anti-abortion laws pending before the Supreme Court, and the Bush administration siding with abortion foes, explicitly urging reversal of Roe v. Wade. NOW's April 1989 March for Women's Lives drew crowds that had not been seen in Washington since the Vietnam protests of 1969 and 1971. After organizing a recording-breaking crowd of 600,000 in April, NOW followed up with a rally of 350,000 that fall - the November, 1989 "Mobilize for Women's Lives" at the Lincoln memorial. Reference: NOW website. |
| 2008.016.001.019 |
Button |
round political button, yellow background with red text and image. "wahine power" image of a floral garland or lei tied with bow. Wahine is Hawaiian word for woman/girl. This button was used in Seattle by the API community advocating for women's rights.
Commemorates the Asian American Women's caucus to the 1977 Washington States Women's Conference in Ellensburg. Between 1972 and 1977, the United States was embroiled in debates over women's rights and the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. As a result of the these conversations and the United Nations Council designation of 1976 as International Women's Year, the US Federal Government, as mandated by Congress, funded conferences in various US cities to garner support for the ERA. The Washington State conference occurred in Ellensburg between July 8-10, 1977, with 4,000 registered women and 2,000 waiting to join in the conference proceedings. The conference covered many topics, including caucuses of Asian American women. "Wahine" is a the Hawaiian word for women and also references the caucus. The caucus was from Seattle and organized by Maria Batayola, Ticiang Diangsen and Sally Kuzama. They fought for women's rights in the Asian community. |
| 2008.016.001.020 |
Button |
octagon shaped political button, made to look like a stop sign. White border, red background with white text "STOP" and black text "Domestic Violence" Back of button has the following text printed in black "Donnelly/Colt" "Buttons" "206-455-9621" "FAX 203-455-9597" |
| 2008.016.001.021 |
Button |
Three (a,b,c) round political buttons with white background and black text "Asian and Pacific Islanders for Jesse Jackson '88" Image in yellow, blue, red and green shows a yellow bamboo-like circle border around a blue cresting wave that has a rainbow under-side, and an ocean front with blue half-circles containing red interiors, outlined in green. One of the three (c) buttons has a rainbow ribbon pinned to it that is 1.5" wide and hangs down 2.5" below the button. The Rainbow Coalition, a coalition of people color, alternative and peace activists. |
| 2008.016.001.022 |
Button |
Four (a,b,c and d) round political buttons with white background and blue and red text. Blue text: "Jesse Jackson" Red text: "'88" Used by members of the Rainbow Coalition, a coalition of people of color, alternative and peace activists. |
| 2008.016.001.023 |
Button |
a rectangular political button made of paper with a metal bracket and plastic photo of Jesse Jackson. Paper rectangle is red, white and blue, with a shield in the center that has a black frame overlaid on it, the black frame has a raised plastic portrait of Jesse Jackson in the center of it. Used by the Rainbow Coalition to support Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign in 1988. |
| 2008.016.001.024 |
Button |
Two round political buttons with a white background, red text: "The day PEACE broke out" and blue text: " December 31, 1986" beneath a yellow line and blue circle. 1986 Electronic convergence at Seattle's King Dome whose purpose was for participants to meditate in concert with others world wide on that same day. The subject of meditation was world peace. Attendance at the King Dome was reported as ? full. |
| 2008.016.001.025 |
Button |
round political button with white background and blue text: "Peace is Patriotic" "www.DOPcampaign.org" and image in blue, red and white of white dove holding red olive branch on blue circular background, and with red stripes. 1986 Electronic convergence at Seattle's King Dome whose purpose was for participants to meditate in concert with others world wide on that same day. The subject of meditation was world peace. Attendance at the King Dome was reported as ? full. |
| 2008.016.001.026 |
Button |
round political button with blue background and white dove holding white olive branch. Dove's wings form an "M" which is outlined in red. 1986 Electronic convergence at Seattle's King Dome whose purpose was for participants to meditate in concert with others world wide on that same day. The subject of meditation was world peace. Attendance at the King Dome was reported as ? full. |
| 2008.016.001.027 |
Button |
round political button with yellow background and black eyes and mouth creating smiley face. "David Stern Inc" is on the side in black text. 1986 Electronic convergence at Seattle's King Dome whose purpose was for participants to meditate in concert with others world wide on that same day. The subject of meditation was world peace. Attendance at the King Dome was reported as ? full. |
| 2008.016.001.028 |
Button |
round political button, white background, blue text: "Asian Pacific Island Americans" around the top, "Our Vote is Our Voice" around the bottom and "Vote Democrat 2000" in the middle. Red stripes and blue stars are underneath the center text. |
| 2008.016.001.029 |
Button |
two round political buttons (a and b), blue background. White text: "Asian Pacific Islander Americans for Gore Lieberman" Red text: "2000" with a red arc over "for Gore Lieberman" and a white star above "2000" |
| 2008.016.001.030 |
Button |
round political button, white background on top 3/4 with blue text "Washington for Clinton"; there is a blue star instead of a dot above the "i" in Clinton and two red stripes creating a "banner" between "washington for" and "Clinton." Lower 1/4 is blue background with white text "Gore" |
| 2008.016.001.031 |
Button |
round political button, white background with two black stripes marking the center and surrounding the text. Black bold text: "Jim" Blue bold text "McDermott" black regular text "Governror/Democrat" |
| 2008.016.001.032 |
Button |
round political button, blue background, black text, "Celebrate Seattle" "January 1990" " Mayor Norm Rice" |
| 2008.016.001.033 |
Button |
square political button, red background with white text "NO! Initiative 200" This was the washington state initiative to repeal affirmative action; the initiative passed in 1998.
Commemorates the campaign against Washington State Initiative 200 which was placed on the Washington Ballot in 1998 and overwhelmingly passed. A statewide coalition of Asian Pacific Americans, APACE, lobbied "no" supporters, chaired by Akemi Matsumoto, made 22,000 APA contacts. Whereas all WA counties passed 1-200, it failed in King County, where this campaign was head quartered. They received help nationally and got good press. |
| 2008.017.001 |
Board, Ironing |
ironing board
iron stand ironing board with separate arm
which attaches to the board. Steam would be directed through piping to
use on garments on the board. |
| 2008.019.001 |
Dress |
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| 2008.021.001 |
Costume |
Miao Costume
Women's costume
Skirt - pleated green canvas with attached needle work hem.
Jacket - green damask with attached needle work to back, sleeves and collar.
Headdress - metal decorations on metal wire frame - Hat Box 7
2 - necklaces - A: Pounded meatal circle with attached decorative metal pieces B: Woven metal rings.
Metal belt on fabric with hanging metal decortations. |
| 2008.025.001 |
Stencil |
6 - Upeti boards to imprint Siapo or Samoan Tapa cloth |
| 2008.025.002 |
Print |
9 - Siapo or Samoan Tapa cloth squares mounted on boards. |
| 2008.025.003 |
Bowl |
Kava bowl |
| 2008.025.004 |
Bowl |
Kava bowl |
| 2008.025.005 |
Bowl |
Kava Bowl |
| 2008.025.006 |
Bowl |
Kava bowl |
| 2008.025.007 |
Drum |
2 - percussion instruments - Lali or Pate with mallets
A: light colored drum.
B: DArk wood drum
C: Mallets |
| 2008.025.008 |
Bookend |
2 - carved book ends |
| 2008.025.009 |
Bowl |
2 - carved bowls |
| 2008.025.010 |
Mat |
20 - woven sleeping mats |
| 2008.026.001 |
Dulcimer |
Yangqin
Chinese hammered dulcimer
Wood instrument. Cover over sound board. Tunning wrench and hammers in small drawer in case. |
| 2008.027.001 |
Basket |
Woven Basket
Top and inset bottom
Woven bamboo strips in zig zag pattern. |
| 2008.027.002 |
Basket |
Woven Basket
Top with leather handle, separate bottom nests inside. |
| 2008.027.003 |
Doll |
Japanese Doll
Cloth head, body and clothing on wood platform.
Woman in kimono.
Made in Tule Lake Internment camp |
| 2008.027.004 |
Pin |
Carved wood pin
Bird on a branch
Painted on back is "Newell" "1944"
Pin on back is missing |
| 2008.027.005 |
Pin |
Carved wood pin
Painted duck |
| 2008.027.006 |
Cloth |
Cloth
Hmong embroidered and dyed cloth
Dark blue, black with maroon and light blue. |
| 2008.028.011 |
Handkerchief |
Embroidered Handkerchief
" Miss Ida Zobrist" |
| 2008.028.012 |
Handkerchief |
White embroidered handkerchief |
| 2008.028.013 |
Handkerchief |
Embroidered handkerchief |
