Synopses & Reviews
The study of Asian immigration to the United States and Canada is a relatively new interest that emerged in the 1960s, a century after the major emigrations from China and Japan. Haseltine's directory is designed primarily to contribute to the study of Asian immigration, assimilation, and ethnic distinctiveness. The cultural groups Haseltine examines are Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and Korean peoples, whose migration across the Pacific began in the mid- and late 1800s. In Chapter One, Haseltine lists objects, as well as photographic and historical records, maintained in museums and historical societies in the United States and Canada. Chapter Two lists sites bearing significance to the lives of Asian immigrants and reflects not only their settlement primarily in Hawaii, California, and British Columbia, but their diffusion and concentration in various cities and geographical areas. Chapter Three focuses on the ways artistic and material culture traditions are maintained in Asian festivals primarily on the West Coast of the United States and in Hawaii. This directory is an excellent resource for those interested in the immigration and culture of Asian-Americans and Asian-Canadians. The book is also an excellent resource for courses in Asian History in North America.
Review
. . . this book does gather together a remarkable amount of information, particularly on the actual content of certain collections, the location of important sites, and the times and places of various festivals, that cannot be found anywhere else. It is a worthwhile addition for any library with patrons interested in immigration history or Asian and Southeast Asian Americans.ARBA
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. . . this book does gather together a remarkable amount of information, particularly on the actual content of certain collections, the location of important sites, and the times and places of various festivals, that cannot be found anywhere else. It is a worthwhile addition for any library with patrons interested in immigration history or Asian and Southeast Asian Americans.ARBA
Review
The preface and introduction make it clear that the focus is on the material culture of Asians in North America rather than on Asian material culture in an Asian context. . . . Its 191 entries are divided among collections, sites, and festivals. Within each section, arranged by state in alphabetical order, entries provide an address followed by a brief description. Under collections, information on staffing, hours, and lending policies is added. An appendix lists, by name and location only, museums in East and Southeast Asia. Indexes are provided to names of locations or activities and there is a broader subject index. Coverage includes collections and events in Canada as well as the US . . . this volume will be useful in public and academic libraries serving clientele interested in ethnic studies or Asian-Americans.Choice
Synopsis
Haseltine's directory is designed primarily to contribute to the study of Asian immigration, assimilation, and ethnic distinctiveness. The cultural groups Haseltine examines are Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and Korean peoples, whose migration across the Pacific began in the mid- and late 1800s. Separate chapters treat artifacts, sites, and traditions of special significance to Asian immigrants to North America. This book is an excellent reference for those interested in the immigration and culture of Asian-Americans and will be an excellent resource for courses in Asian history in North America.
About the Author
PATRICIA HASELTINE is Associate Professor of Western Languages and Literature at Providence University in Taiwan.