Kwan Shee (方門關氏) aka Gretta Fong in ceremonial clothing for her wedding to Fong Foo Jeung
Content Description
This collection contains 19 black and white photographic prints of members of the Chinese immigrant community in Boise, Idaho. Boise businessman Fong Foo Jeung (方富長), also known as Harry Fong, is featured heavily in this collection along with several of his immediate family members, including his first wife, Kwan Shee (方門關氏) also known as Gretta Fong. This collection also contains several portraits of unidentified individuals of Chinese descent.
Dates
- Creation: 1910 - 1930
Biographical / Historical
Kwan Shee was Fong Foo Jeung's first wife, who died in 1937. She was the biological mother to Hazel Fong, Harry Fong Jr. (died at age 1), Raymond Fong, and Edmond Fong.
Extent
From the Collection: 19 Photographic Prints : black and white ; 3" x 5" to 8" x 10"
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Chinese
General
Photograph by Ansgar Johnson, Sr., Boise, Idaho
Repository Details
Part of the Idaho State Archives Photograph Collections Repository
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712 United States
(208) 334-2620
public.archives@ishs.idaho.gov