Korean

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KOREAN

MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS

Chun, Joesph H. J. (1912- )

    Papers, 1945-1991.  1 ft.  Joseph Chun was born in Korea and came to the United States in 1980, settling in Philadelphia.  The collection includes correspondence, clippings, sheet music, miscellaneous printed materials, and uncataloged photographs.  In English and Korean.  Inventory available.  Gift of Joseph Chun.

Hyun, Bong H. (1922- )

    Papers, 1956-1992.  2 folders.  Bong Hak Hyun is a physician.  He was born in Hamhung, Korea and came to the United States several times before settling in Pennsylvania in the 1950s.  He has been active in Asian American organizations and has served as President of the Korean Medical Association of America, and trustee of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia and of the Yenching Institute of Harvard University.  The papers include clippings and other printed materials from the Korean American Students Conference (KASCON), in which Hyun was active, and from a retirement dinner given in Hyun's honor by the Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, and uncataloged photographs.  In English and Korean.  Inventory available.  Gift of Bong H. Hyun.

Korean American Professional Association

    Records, 1989-1991.  2 folders.  The Korean American Professional Association was founded in Philadelphia in 1989 "to develop and promote leadership, professional excellence and to benefit the Korean American community and the community at large."  The collection contains correspondence, flyers, news releases and clippings, and a mission statement.  In English and Korean.  Inventory available.  Gift of the organization.

Yang Family

    Photographs, 1960-1970.  26 prints.  Family groups, portraits and activities; Korea, Brazil and United States.  Gift of Sun Hi Yang.

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