Chinese Historical Society of America Announces Release of New Book: Wing Nien Brand: A Story of Longevity
Chinese Historical Society of America Announces Release of New Book: Wing Nien Brand: A Story of Longevity
Meet the Authors Event Held at CHSA on Saturday, June 8: 1pm-3pm
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29 May 2013 – San Francisco, CA: The Chinese Historical Society of America Museum is proud to announce the publication of Wing Nien Brand: A Story of Longevity, a new book by Connie Young Yu and Effie Hall Dilworth about the famed food products company. The book, published by CHSA, will be available on Saturday June 8. A reception celebrating Wing Nien Brand will be held in the CHSA Museum Learning Center at 965 Clay St. in San Francisco Chinatown (between Powell and Stockton) from 1pm-3pm with the authors. Wing Nien Brand will be on sale at the CHSA Museum Store and online at www.chsa.org.
Authors Connie Young Yu and Effie Hall Dilworth are daughters of the Wing Nien Soy Bean Company co-founders George Hall and John C. Young. Founded in San Francisco Chinatown during World War II, they were the first manufacturer of soy sauce in the United States. Since its establishment in 1942, Wing Nien has been in the soy sauce and packaging industry for over sixty years and three generations, a rare feat for family-owned businesses. In writing this story Connie Young Yu and Effie Hall Dilworth utilized family archives, oral history, and personal experiences.
“CHSA is proud to highlight this significant story detailing the company’s entrepreneurial spirit,” said Chinese Historical Society Executive Director Sue Lee. “Wing Nien is a respected brand that has thrived due to innovative business practices and its standing as one of the Chinese community’s homegrown enterprises. Because of its strong community ties, Wing Nien has been a vital part of the Chinese community’s continuing economic success. CHSA is also pleased to publish yet another work featuring the work of historian Connie Young Yu, a revered member of the CHSA family.”
Founded in 1963, the Chinese Historical Society of America is the oldest and largest organization in the country dedicated to the documentation, study, and presentation of Chinese American history and culture. CHSA operates a Museum and Learning Center, located in the landmark Julia Morgan-designed Chinatown YWCA building. Through exhibitions, publications, and educational and public programming, CHSA promotes the contributions of Chinese Americans and preserves the legacy of Chinese America.