Invitation to Library of Congress Asian Reading Room Spring Open House

[Allen W Thrasher]

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Dear Friends of the Asian Division, 
You are cordially invited to the Asian Reading Room Spring Open House and the 4th ADFS Annual Membership Program and Reception. This year's theme is:
 
"Asian Americans Come Alive!"

 
Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Asian Reading Room! Special guests include Dr. Franklin Odo, Corky Lee, Dr. Krystyn Moon, and Violinist Stephen Shey. Please see attached invitation.

Saturday, May 5, 2007
1:00pm-3:30pm
Asian Reading Room, LJ-150
Jefferson Building
1st and Independence Ave., SE, Washington, DC
 
Metro stop: Capitol South on the blue or orange line.

This event is free and open to the public.

Program:
 
12:15pm-12:45pm: An Architecture Tour of the Historical Jefferson Building led by Andries de Bruin
Gathering point: Information desk in the Jefferson Building
 
1:00pm-3:30pm: Highlight Display of the Asian Collections, Cultural Program, Photo Slide Show, Musical Performance, Research Fellowships in the Asian Reading Room, and Asian food sampling.

Not on the Menu: Images from Asian Pacific America, a slide presentation by Corky Lee

Asian American Vaudevillians: Unveiling an Untold Chapter in American Entertainment History, a presentation by Professor Krystyn Moon

Violin Recital by Stephen Shey

Asian food sampling

 
Contact: Dr. Anchi Hoh (202) 707-5673, adia at loc.gov 
 
(For ADA accommodations, please contact (202)707-6362 or ADA at loc.gov five days in advance.)


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