Description: An annotated directory designed to contribute to the study of Asian immigration, assimilation, and ethnic distinctiveness in Canada and the US. The cultural groups examined are the Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and Korean peoples. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Review Quotes: "The preface and introduction make it clear that the focus is on the material culture of Asians in North America rather than on Asian material culture in an Asian context. . . . Its 191 entries are divided among collections, sites, and festivals. Within each section, arranged by state in alphabetical order, entries provide an address followed by a brief description. Under collections, information on staffing, hours, and lending policies is added. An appendix lists, by name and location only, museums in East and Southeast Asia. Indexes are provided to names of locations or activities and there is a broader subject index. Coverage includes collections and events in Canada as well as the US . . . this volume will be useful in public and academic libraries serving clientele interested in ethnic studies or Asian-Americans."-Choice