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Exhibitions and Symposia on Dr. Sun Yat-sen and China's Revolution of 1911
The Chinese American Librarians Association's Southern California Chapter, the County of Los Angeles Public Library, the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library and the Asian Pacific Resource Center of the CoLAPL are co-sponsoring a series of Exhibitions and Symposia in commemoration of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925) for his 140th Anniversary and for the 95th Anniversary of China's Revolution of 1911 (also known as Xin Hai Ge Ming). Dr. Sun was a pioneer and leader in the fight for China's democracy. His distinguished achievements and contributions are considered as of the greatest significance in inspiring patriotism in China, and have influenced China substantially. The Symposia and Grand Opening of the Exhibitions were held on November 17 and November 18, 2006 respectively at the two libraries. This is the first California-China international library cooperation in Southern California.
The Exhibitions display more than 400 rare photographs, manuscripts and historical documents on Dr. Sun and the Revolution from the Special Collections Department of the Sun Yat-sen Library of Guangdong Province and the Sun Yat-sen University Libraries of China. The Exhibitions and the Symposia, both in size and content, mark a "First" in the history of Southern California in similar activities. These rare photos and materials were donated to the County of Los Angeles Public Library and the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library on November 17, 2006.
A number of distinguished speakers were invited to present at the Symposia: 1) Dr. Huanwen Cheng, Professor and Chair of the Research Institute of Library and Information Science and Director of the Sun Yat-sen University Libraries, spoke on "Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the Sun Yat-sen University"; 2) Dr. Philip West, Mansfield Professor of Modern Asian Affairs, University of Montana and Ph D in Modern Chinese History from Harvard University, spoke on "Teaching Dr. Sun Yat-sen in the American College Classroom - Dr. Sun's Legacy in China"; 3) Mr. Jun-ming Ni, Head of Special Collections of Guangdong Provincial Zhongshan Library spoke on "An Introduction to the Special Holdings of the Guangdong Provincial Zhongshan Library, Rare and Valuable Photos and Resources of the China Revolution of 1911"; and 4) Mr. Sean Liang, Journalist and Researcher, spoke on "California Bonds: Descendants of Dr. Sun yat-sen".
More than 200 participants extended their warm congratulations for the excellent organization and success of the events. They were impressed by the quality of the presentations at the symposia and the exceptional photos and rare materials on display. Among the letters we received was a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Hilda L. Solis, Member of the Congress, in recognition of our cultural contribution to the community. ALA President Leslie Berger and immediate Past President Michael Gorman, California State Librarian Susan Hildreth, mayors of Los Angeles County, Montebello, Monterey Park, and presidents of the Friends of Libraries, and many more sent in their warmest congratulations in recognition of our contributions to the California-China Collaborative "Exhibitions and Symposia in honor of Dr. Sun Yat-sen's 140th Anniversary" that have provided an educational opportunity to the communities.
The Exhibitions will continue to be held from November 17 to December 20, 2006 at the Montebello Library and the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library in Southern California. For more information, please contact: Ms. Sally C. Tseng, Executive Director of the Chinese American Librarians Association, phone number: 949-552-5615, E-mail:sctseng888@yahoo.com.
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