Anna May Wong

These are a few of the records created by the Los Angeles District Office of the US Immigration and Naturalization service related to the travels of actress Anna May Wong.  Wong starred in many movies in the 1920’s and 1930’s, including Daughter of Shanghai and Shanghai Express.

Observing Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

To pay tribute to the many generations of Asian-Pacific Americans that have enriched our nation’s history, the National Archives at Riverside will be highlighting some of our holdings relating to Asian American history in our region (Southern California, Arizona, and Clark County, NV), including records relating to enforcement of the Chinese Exclusion Act, records relating to Japanese internment and relocation, and many more. 

For more information about Asian-Pacific Heritage Month, see http://asianpacificheritage.gov/