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Historical Archives

Recording urban memories and telling stories of the times.
Preserving city memories and telling the stories of our times.


Column Introduction

About this section

Chinese

“The "Historical Archives" section is dedicated to recording urban memories and stories of the times.

From personal experiences to community development, from urban life to historical fragments, these authentic records collectively constitute an important part of social memory.

This column presents the lives and changes of people from different eras and backgrounds in the city through personal stories, oral histories, and urban observations, connecting the past and the present and preserving the memories that belong to the city and the times.


English

The Historical Archives section documents city memories and stories of different eras.

From personal experiences to community development, and from everyday urban life to historical moments, these narratives form an important part of collective memory.

Through personal stories, oral histories, and observations of the city, this section explores how people and communities evolve over time, connecting the past with the present.


This section contains...

Content in This Section

This section mainly covers the following content areas:


Chinese in Steel City
Documenting the development history, stories of key figures, and community memories of the Chinese community in Pittsburgh.

Chinese in the Steel City
Stories documenting the history, people, and community life of Chinese residents in Pittsburgh.


Pittsburgh Story
It tells the stories of people and times in Pittsburgh, looking back at historical fragments and social changes through the city's present and memories.

Pittsburgh Stories
Stories of people and moments connected to the city of Pittsburgh, reflecting on the city's past through present-day memories and observations.


Oral history
By interviewing and documenting, we preserve authentic life experiences and community memories, making individual stories a part of the city's history.

Oral Histories
Recorded interviews and personal narratives preserving personal experiences and community memories.


History of Chinese Immigration (Coming Soon)
It records the development process and social background of Chinese immigrants in different historical periods.

Chinese Immigration History (Coming Soon)
Stories documenting Chinese immigration across different historical periods.


City Memories (Coming Soon)
It tells the stories of communities and cultural memories in cities around the world.

City Memories (Coming Soon)
Narratives about communities and cultural memories in cities around the world.


TVOW

The Voice of the World

Recording the stories of Chinese people around the world
Connecting voices across cultures