Filipino American History | San Francisco Public Library

by Tan, Samuel K.

Book - 2008

Recommended for the general reader and the students of Philippine history, this books gives a concise overview of the cultural history of the Philippines ...Show more Recommended for the general reader and the students of Philippine history, this books gives a concise overview of the cultural history of the Philippines and how Philippine culture was shaped internally amongst the various indigenous people of the Philippines and externally by other countries such as China, Spain, and the United States. The book also explores the religious influences on collective Philippine culture. Readers should keep these factors in mind when studying Filipino American history. Show less

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The Forbidden Book

The Philippine-American War in Political Cartoons

Book - 2004

Displaying United States perceptions of the Filipino-American War and of Filipinos through political cartoons of popular magazines and newspapers during t...Show more Displaying United States perceptions of the Filipino-American War and of Filipinos through political cartoons of popular magazines and newspapers during the turn of the 20th century, the book details the racist foundations of the war and foreshadowed how Filipinos would be treated once they started to immigrate to the United States as a result of the war. Show less

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San Francisco's International Hotel

Mobilizing the Filipino American Community in the Anti-eviction Movement

by Habal, Estella

Book - 2007

Written by a scholar and a major participant of the historical event of the International Hotel anti-eviction movement, this book presents a history of th...Show more Written by a scholar and a major participant of the historical event of the International Hotel anti-eviction movement, this book presents a history of the effects of urban development on a Filipino American community that managed to settle in San Francisco. The book not only covers the history of Filipinos in San Francisco, but also deals with the issue of affordable housing in San Francisco, a topic that is still relevant in the contemporary politics of San Francisco and its residents. Show less

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Tomorrow's Memories

A Diary, 1924-1928

by Raymundo, Angeles Monrayo

Book - 2003

A unique biography from a pinay's (Filipina) perspective of early Filipino migrant life on a plantation in Hawaii during the 1920s. Essays from scholars s...Show more A unique biography from a pinay's (Filipina) perspective of early Filipino migrant life on a plantation in Hawaii during the 1920s. Essays from scholars such as Dr. Dawn Mabalon, help the reader realize the historical significance of this biography in understanding the lives of early Filipino migrant workers to the United States who first came to Hawaii. Show less

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Filipinos in San Francisco

Book - 2011

A great composition of photographs and stories from Filipino families who live and have lived in San Francisco. The photographs and the stories behind the...Show more A great composition of photographs and stories from Filipino families who live and have lived in San Francisco. The photographs and the stories behind them span as far back as the late 1800s and early 1900s to the 21st century. A great visual guide that gives the reader a glimpse of the personal history of Filipinos in San Francisco. Show less

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The Filipino-American War, 1899-1913

by Tan, Samuel K.

Book - 2002

Recommended for scholars and beginners who are studying the Filipino-American War, this is one of the few books that expands its coverage of the war to th...Show more Recommended for scholars and beginners who are studying the Filipino-American War, this is one of the few books that expands its coverage of the war to the battles and massacres that took place after 1902 (the proclaimed end of the Filipino-American War). One of the strengths of this books is that it covers the struggle of non-Christian Filipinos specifically Filipino Muslims who also engaged in armed resistance to the United States armed forces in their quest to establish a colonial government in the Philippines immediately after the Spanish-American War. The war and the US colonization of the Philippines were the major factors that catalyzed Filipino immigration to the United States. Show less

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America Is in the Heart

A Personal History

by Bulosan, Carlos

Book - 2014

Although labeled as an autobiography, this seminal work of Filipino American literature is actually a work of historical fiction. Bulosan draws upon the c...Show more Although labeled as an autobiography, this seminal work of Filipino American literature is actually a work of historical fiction. Bulosan draws upon the collective experience of the early Filipino migrant workers during the 1930s who traveled up and down the west coast for work and in search for a better life. Filipino American literature after Bulosan's publication would also contain the same themes of discrimination, isolation, and the struggle to build a collective identity and community. Show less

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Little Manila Is in the Heart

The Making of the Filipina/o American Community in Stockton, California

by Mabalon, Dawn Bohulano

Book - 2013

Although a narrative on the history of Filipinos in Stockton California, this book actually explains how to study the history of other Filipino American o...Show more Although a narrative on the history of Filipinos in Stockton California, this book actually explains how to study the history of other Filipino American or Filipino communities throughout the United States. The book also shows how the history of Filipinos in Stockton is related to the history of Filipinos throughout California and the West Coast. The book is written by Dr. Dawn Mabalon, who is one of the most prominent scholars of Filipino American history. Show less

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Philippine and Filipina/o American History

by Tintiangco-Cubales, Allyson

Book - 2007

Primarily a compilation of school lesson plans for teaching Filipino American history, this book also contains an updated timeline of historical events, a...Show more Primarily a compilation of school lesson plans for teaching Filipino American history, this book also contains an updated timeline of historical events, a concise narrative on the several waves of Filipino migration to the United States and a bibliography of recommended books for studying Filipino American history. Excellent for beginners who are studying Filipino American history. This books is edited by Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, who teaches at the historical College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University. She was also one of the leading figure in the movement of having the San Francisco Unified School District adopt Ethnic Studies in San Francisco public schools. Show less

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