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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2007
Contact:
, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442
The Austin History is searching for archival materials documenting
the Asian-Americans in Austin and Travis County
The Austin History Center, Austin Public Library is looking for historical documents and other records on Asian Americans in Austin and Travis County. This includes any individual, family, business, organization, or entity that represents Asian heritage. The intent is to collect and preserve materials related to the history of Asian Americans in the local community for research purposes.
Collection areas include: Architectural Archives, Biography Files, Photographs, Maps, Periodicals, Recordings, Books, published documents and many others.
If you have any documents, photos, or other items you would like to donate to the Austin History Center or have any questions, please contact Esther Chung, Neighborhood Liaison, at (512) 974-7394 or esther.chung@ci.austin.tx.us
About the Asian American Neighborhood Liaison
Esther Chung has recently joined the team at the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library as the Neighborhood Liaison to the Asian-American community. Esther joins the existing staff which include; Karen Riles, African-American, and Irene Gonzales, Mexican-American, Neighborhood Liaisons to these respective communities. Ms. Chung has a Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Along with her expertise in project management and program development, Esther has experience in group facilitation, volunteer coordination, and community outreach. Esther has lived in Austin for ten years and has been a volunteer at Central Texas Red Cross, Capital Area Food Bank, Greenlights for Nonprofit Success, and SAHELI for Families.
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