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Come As You Are exhibition (Exhibition)Title: Come As You Are exhibition
Curator: Lance Tawzer
Abstract: The Come As You Are exhibition helps launch the museum directly into the 21st century as it collects and interprets Naperville's history through present day. Asian American communities are the fastest growing demographic in Naperville. Come As You Are celebrates Naperville's Chinese, Indian and Japanese residents through oral histories, artifacts and personal narratives. Photographic images of the exhibition can be found in the Supplementary Project Materials.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/KlO1Thxzyw8Primary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Leaflet, Bhumipuja, ISKCON Naperville, IL (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Leaflet, Bhumipuja, ISKCON Naperville, IL
Abstract: for groundbreaking held May 21, 2017, from booth at the Holi Festival of Colors, held April 8, 2017, at Riverwalk in downtown Naperville, IL
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2017
Bagged Nat Khat Gulal (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Bagged Nat Khat Gulal
Abstract: Red, Simply Vedic Naperville, collected from Holi Festival of Colors held April 8, 2017 at Riverwalk in downtown Naperville, IL
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2017
Sign (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Sign (2)
Abstract: plastic, yellow, and orange/red, collected from The Festival of Colors held April 8, 2017 at the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville, IL
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2017
Sign (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Sign (2)
Abstract: plastic, yellow and multi-colored, for India Day celebration, sponsored by Indian Community Outreach, held August 13, 2017 at Knoch Park in Naperville, IL
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2017
Flier (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Flier
Abstract: Suga Builders & Construction, with offices in Naperville; handed out during Naperville India Day celebration held August 13, 2017
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2017
Flier (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Flier (2)
Abstract: for Shreya Ghosal live in concert, held September 8, 2017, with ticket outlet in Naperville; handed outdoing India Day celebration, August 13, 2013
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2017
Flier (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Flier (2)
Abstract: Universal Metro Asian Services, with location in Naperville, IL, handed out during India Day celebration, August 13, 2017
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2017
Sari, wedding (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Sari, wedding
Abstract: green and pink with silver and gold thread with fringe on edges, used by Vasavi Chakka, Naperville, IL resident
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2017
Book (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Book
Abstract: The Clear Quran, a thematic English translation of the message of the final revelation, 2016, from Islamic Center of Naperville Open Mosque Day held October 15, 2017
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Prayer Card (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Prayer Card
Abstract: Contains the Muslim Prayer, from Islamic Center of Naperville Open Mosque Day held October 15, 2107
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Business card (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Business card
Abstract: for free medical clinic at the Islamic Center of Naperville, 2017
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Brochure (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Brochure
Abstract: on the Qur'an, from Islamic Center of Naperville Open Mosque Day held October 15, 2017
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Program (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Program
Abstract: from Open Mosque Day, held at the Islamic Center of Naperville, dated October 15, 2017
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Leaflet (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Leaflet
Abstract: contains Islamic Call to Prayer on one side, and Islamic Method of Prayer on reverse side; from Islamic Center of Naperville Open Mosque Day held October 15, 2017
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Rice Cooker, electric (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Rice Cooker, electric
Abstract: Appliance brought to United States by Naperville resident Bill Liu when he emigrated from China to the United States on August 12, 1982
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Program (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Program
Abstract: from Congressional reception honoring Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, former First Lady of China, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII, held in the Senate Caucus Room, Russell Senate Office Building, Capital Hill, Washington, DC on July 26, 1995; Naperville resident Nancy Chen served as co-chair of the US China Reception Committee and served as Director of US Senator Paul Simon's Chicago office
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Bumper sticker (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Bumper sticker (2)
Abstract: "Asian Americans Pacific Islanders for Obama", acquired by Naperville resident Nancy Chen, former Director of US Senator Paul Simon's Chicago office, Barack Obama delegate to the Democratic Convention, Co-Chair for Barack Obama's Asian American Pacific Islanders National Leadership Council and former Director of Asian Pacific American Outreach at the office of Presidential Personnel in the Clinton White House
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Button, pin-back (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Button, pin-back (2)
Abstract: "Asian Americans Pacific Islanders for Obama", acquired by Naperville resident Nancy Chen, former Director of US Senator Paul Simon's Chicago office, Barack Obama delegate to the Democratic Convention, Co-Chair for Barack Obama's Asian American Pacific Islanders National Leadership Council and former Director of Asian Pacific American Outreach at the office of Presidential Personnel in the Clinton White House
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Sticker (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Sticker (2)
Abstract: "Asian Americans Pacific Islanders for Obama", acquired by Naperville resident Nancy Chen, former Director of US Senator Paul Simon's Chicago office, Barack Obama delegate to the Democratic Convention, Co-Chair for Barack Obama's Asian American Pacific Islanders National Leadership Council and former Director of Asian Pacific American Outreach at the office of Presidential Personnel in the Clinton White House
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Book (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Book (2)
Abstract: Hindi Poems To Read and Sing, written by Madhu Uppal and illustrated by Angela Dygdon, 2016. Ms. Uppal served as the first Indian woman teacher in Naperville School District 203 and was active on the Naperville Public Library board.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Compact Disc (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Compact Disc (2)
Abstract: "Rang Pujabi," with lyrics by Madhu Uppal and composed by Madhu Uppal and Naren Verma, 2012. Ms. Uppal served as the first Indian woman teacher in Naperville School District 203 and was active on the Naperville Public Library board.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Book (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Book (2)
Abstract: Father's Chinese Opera, written and illustrated in vivid watercolor sketches by Naperville resident Rich Lo, 2014. The book, a 40 page story fictional tale serves as a tool and guide to teach Chinese Americans to always follow their dreams. Born in Canton Province in China, Lo's family immigrated to the US in the 1960s, settling in Chicago's Chinatown with Lo later moving to Naperville, IL.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Book (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Book (2)
Abstract: New Year, written and illustrated in vivid watercolor sketches by Naperville resident Rich Lo, 2014. The book shares a hopeful tale of acceptance for Chinese children feeling lost in their new American homes. Born in Canton Province in China, Lo's family immigrated to the US in the 1960s, settling in Chicago's Chinatown with Lo later moving to Naperville, IL.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Anarkali (woman's Indian dress) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Anarkali (woman's Indian dress)
Abstract: blue with floral appliqué in gold, pink, orange, blue and green with beadwork in red and gold; from Saris and Things, Inc. located in Naperville, IL, providing rental or purchase of Indian attire, gifts and collectibles
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Indo-Western Sherwani (Indian man's coat) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Indo-Western Sherwani (Indian man's coat)
Abstract: deep blue with gold pattern and embroidery throughout; from Saris and Things, Inc. located in Naperville, IL, providing rental or purchase of Indian attire, gifts and collectibles
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Men's pants, Indo-Western (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Men's pants, Indo-Western
Abstract: Deep red in color; from Saris and Things, Inc. located in Naperville, IL, providing rental or purchase of Indian attire, gifts and collectibles
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Dutappa, man's (Indian scarf), Indo-Western (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Dutappa, man's (Indian scarf), Indo-Western
Abstract: Deep red in color with gold trim and gold threadwork throughout; from Saris and Things, Inc. located in Naperville, IL, providing rental or purchase of Indian attire, gifts and collectibles
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Chinese Qipao (Woman's dress) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Chinese Qipao (Woman's dress)
Abstract: White silk dress with red trim and silver threadwork with pink and gold beadwork florals; purchased in China and worn by Naperville resident Yuan Yuan, Vice-President for Operations and Program Development for Hunter Global Education, an organization established to bridge education gaps between American and Asian educational institutions and businesses.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Chinese wallet (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Chinese wallet (2)
Abstract: embroidered floral designs; purchased in China/used by Yuan Yuan, Naperville resident, Vice-President for Operations and Program Development for Hunter Global Education, an organization established to bridge educational gaps between American and Asian educational institutions and businesses.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Chinese teapot and teacup (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Chinese teapot and teacup
Abstract: Brown and green teapot with locust lid handle; blue teacup with lid, with gold designs and dragons; purchased in China/used by Yuan Yuan, Naperville resident, Vice-President for Operations and Program Development for Hunter Global Education, an organization established to bridge educational gaps between American and Asian educational institutions and businesses.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Chinese wall-hanging (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Chinese wall-hanging
Abstract: Silk, in red box. Purchased in China/used by Yuan Yuan, Naperville resident, Vice-President for Operations and Program Development for Hunter Global Education, an organization established to bridge educational gaps between American and Asian educational institutions and businesses.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
model of Taj Mahal (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: model of Taj Mahal
Abstract: Miniature marble replica model purchased as souvenir at Taj Mahal in India to serve as inspiration for grocery store building in Naperville; purchased and used by Rakesh Patel, Naperville resident and President of Raja Foods and co-owner of Patel Brothers, largest India Pak grocery store chain in America.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
T-shirt (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: T-shirt (2)
Abstract: green with yellow and white imprinting, "Patel Brothers Celebrating Our Food...Our Culture"; grocery store logo wear provided by Rakesh Patel, Naperville resident and President of Raja Foods and co-owner of Patel Brothers, largest India Pak grocery store chain in America.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Ball cap (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Ball cap (2)
Abstract: black cap with green and yellow imprinting,"Patel Brothers"; logo wear for Patel Brothers grocery, provided by Rakesh Patel, Naperville resident and President of Raja Foods and co-owner of Patel Brothers, largest India Pak grocery store chain in America.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Polo shirt, men's (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Polo shirt, men's
Abstract: maroon in color with white imprinting "Patel Brothers"; logo wear for Patel Brothers grocery; provided by Rakesh Patel, Naperville resident and President of Raja Foods and co-owner of Patel Brothers, largest India Pak grocery store chain in America.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Polo shirt, mens (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Polo shirt, mens (2)
Abstract: dark green shirt with white imprinting, "Patel Brothers Celebrating Our Food...Our Culture"; logo wear for Patel Brothers grocery; provided by Rakesh Patel, Naperville resident and President of Raja Foods and co-owner of Patel Brothers, largest India Pak grocery store chain in America.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
T-shirt, mens (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: T-shirt, mens (2)
Abstract: green shirt with white imprinting "Patel Brothers Celebrating Our Food...Our Culture"; logo wear for Patel Brothers grocery, provided by Rakesh Patel, Naperville resident and President of Raja Foods and co-owner of Patel Brothers, largest India Pak grocery store chain in America.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Auto rickshaw, Indian (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Auto rickshaw, Indian
Abstract: Rickshaw brought from India, (with engine removed) by Rakesh Patel, Naperville resident and President of Raja Foods and co-owner of Patel Brothers, largest India Pak grocery store chain in America. Rickshaw was used as display piece for photo opportunities inside the Naperville Patel Brothers grocery store during the grand opening of the store in May 2018.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Silver medal token (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Silver medal token (2)
Abstract: Christian prayer imprinted on one side; tokens were handed out to attendees at the Naperville India Day Celebration on August 12, 2018 by Panda family member, first Indian family to immigrate to Naperville, IL
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Ball-point pen (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Ball-point pen (2)
Abstract: Pen is silver, black, red and yellow in color; give-away item from the Ross-Tandon Team of Baird and Warner Real Estate, Naperville, IL; hand-out at the Naperville India Day celebration, held August 12, 2018.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Leaflet (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Leaflet (2)
Abstract: Leaflet promotes Indian folk classes, Summer camp 2018, offered by Naperville resident Neha Patodia, Naperville, IL; handout at Naperville India Day celebration, held August 12, 2018.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Flier (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Flier (2)
Abstract: Flier promotes interactive Hindi, offered by Naperville resident Neha Patodia; handout during Naperville India Day celebration held August 12, 2018.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Tote bag (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Tote bag (2)
Abstract: Business promotional item of Chawla & Associates, CPAs, Naperville, IL, 2018.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Ball-point pen (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Ball-point pen (2)
Abstract: Silver, black and gray in color; business promotional item of Chawla & Associates, CPAs, Naperville, IL, 2018.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Business card (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Business card (2)
Abstract: Roger S. Chawla, CPA, Chawla & Associates, CPAs, Naperville, 2018
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Leaflet (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Leaflet (2)
Abstract: Promotional literature or Chawla & Associates, CPAs, Naperville, IL, 2018.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Brochure, informational (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Brochure, informational (2)
Abstract: 3 Facts About Sikhi; handout by Chawla & Associates CPAs at Celebrate Naperville event, held September 16, 2018.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Restaurant menu (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Restaurant menu (2)
Abstract: Shinto; Japanese steakhouse & sushi bar with classic dishes, tableside grilling & maki-rolling classes, located in Naperville, IL, 2018.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
English language informational brochure (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: English language informational brochure (2)
Abstract: Xilin Association Adult Day Service, Xilin Asian Community Center, Naperville, IL, 2018
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Chinese language information brochure (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Chinese language information brochure (2)
Abstract: Xilin Association Adult Day Service, Xilin Asian Community Center, Naperville, IL, 2018
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
keychain (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: keychain (2)
Abstract: Plush stuffed panda design; offered as promotional give-away by Xilin Asian Community Center, Naperville, IL, 2018
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Restaurant menu (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Restaurant menu
Abstract: Yamada Sushi and Poke, Naperville, IL 2018
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Book (2) (Acquisitions/Materials Collection)Name: Book (2)
Abstract: Chinese-ness, by Wing Young Huie; in the book the author and talented photographer reframes the conversations around race and identity, offering a prism through which to explore our modern era of cultural uncertainty. Huie highlights three Naperville residents in his book, published in 2018.
Director: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Year: 2018
Oral history interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral history interview, video
Author: Donna Sack, interviewer
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: interview of Amir Tandon from India; father of Naperville resident, Anurag Tandon
Year: 2017
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/p5YXqlviKNsPrimary URL Description: This unlisted oral history video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral history interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral history interview, video
Author: Donna Sack, interviewer
Author: Jennifer Bridge, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Monika Pandya Burchfield, Naperville resident;served as member of stakeholder committee supporting NEH Common Heritage Grant project
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/FXz6rl7Jro8Primary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral history interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral history interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Richard Lo, Naperville resident from China.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/4UbznZobFLMPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral history interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral history interview, video
Author: Donna Sack, interviewer
Author: Jennifer Bridge, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Ellen Pandya, Naperville resident who was a member of the first Indian family to immigrate to Naperville in the 1960s.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/a4EHOYkXvfgPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Naperville resident, Geeta Rao, immigrant of India.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/E6_sGtZOtjYPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Shital Daftari, Naperville resident and immigrant from India; owner and operator of Sari and Things, Inc.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/3PnL4EXDxuYPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Bill Liu, Naperville resident and Vice-President of NaviAsia Group and City of Naperville's chair of Chinese community outreach; immigrant from Taiwan.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/iCu8nJZ8IH8Primary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Anurag Tandon, Naperville resident of Indian descent.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/5fqeMO2vQ_EPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Madhu Uppal, Naperville resident, immigrant of India; served as first Indian teacher in Naperville school District 203 and active on the Naperville Public Library Board.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/Ink4oUANbMEPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of James Mark, Naperville resident of Chinese descent; serves on Chinese American Service League (CASL) Board of Directors;served as member of stakeholder committee supporting NEH Common Heritage Grant project
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/gPnCUCoqb4APrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview video
Author: Donna Sack, interviewer
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Uki Hyama and Marsha Ishikawa, Naperville resident, Marsha and her mother-in-law, Uki, both of Japanese descent; Uki shares stories of her families experiences at Camp Manzanar, the internment camp in California, in the 1940s; Marsha shares her Naperville story as a Japanese-American in Naperville.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/dqwuKquqxQYPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview video
Author: Donna Sack, interviewer
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Tom and Matthew Ishikawa, Naperville residents; father and son share their Naperville stories as Japanese-Americans in Naperville.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/j3srSeY0MCsPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Nancy Chen, Naperville resident and Chinese immigrant; local activist for immigrant rights; Nancy served as the Director of US Senator Paul Simon's Chicago office; Administrator of Women's Bureau, US Department of Labor, leading Midwest regional office, only federal agency designated by Congress to address issues and concerns of working women; Obama Delegate to Democratic Convention; Co-chair for Obama's Asian-American Pacific Islanders National Leadership Council; Director of Asian Pacific American Outreach at the office of Presidential Personnel in Clinton White House; served as member of stakeholder committee supporting NEH Common Heritage Grant project
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/9_rafBale9gPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Sutikshna Veeravalli, Naperville resident and Indian-American; a Carnatic vocalist and Bharantanatyam dancer, she works in the local School District 204, at Neuqua Valley High School, where she attended
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/EhACDRPFoBcPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral history interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral history interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of William Chen, Chinese immigrant, who moved to Naperville, IL in the 1960s and resides there currently; he shares his experiences as one of the first 20th century Chinese immigrants in Naperville.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/cznULrP_hUgPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview, video
Author: Louise Howard, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Yuan Yuan, Naperville resident and Chinese immigrant; Yuan Yuan is the Vice-President for Operations and Program Development for Hunter Global Education, established to bridge education gaps between American and Asian education institutions and businesses; served as member of stakeholder committee supporting NEH Common Heritage Grant project.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/xf2VWna-_f0Primary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral history interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral history interview, video
Author: Louise Howard, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Naperville, IL residents Dr. Nicole Springer-Iannantuoni and daughter, Sophia, adopted Chinese girl on experiences in Naperville, IL.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/8Lz6xrHR_7QPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral history interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral history interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Saily Joshi, Naperville resident and Indian immigrant; Saily serves of a member of the Parent Diversity Advisory Council with the local school District 204; served as member of stakeholder committee supporting NEH Common Heritage Grant project
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/c7RRaaKc5lwPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Rakesh Patel, Naperville resident and Indian immigrant; President of Raja Foods and co-owner of Patel Brothers, largest India-Pak grocery store chain in America; shares story of the grocery store chain development in Naperville, IL
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/ByrBBcZAVEYPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Monica Tang, Naperville resident and Chinese immigrant; employed by Chinese American Service League; served as member of stakeholder committee supporting NEH Common Heritage Grant project
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/988hqznWXpqPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Secondary URL:
http://youtu.be/988hqznWXpQOral History interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Paul Leong, Naperville resident and Chinese immigrant; discusses his role on the local school District 203 School Board of Directors
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/za8FZoRY5M0Primary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History Interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History Interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Arista Leong, Naperville resident and Chinese immigrant, on her experiences in Naperville, IL.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/XpOFNcug04APrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Sophia Luo, Naperville resident and Chinese immigrant; shares her experiences in Naperville, IL
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/2r3J33fwm7sPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Nina Zhan, Naperville resident and Chinese-American; shares her experiences of Naperville, IL and her love of music and performance.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/Yv5Iz0QcLkgPrimary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Amar Anumakonda, Indian immigrant; shares experiences of Naperville, IL.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://youtu.be/E_vkzjHAFy4Primary URL Description: This unlisted video is available on a private YouTube channel.
Oral History interview, video (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Oral History interview, video
Author: Lance Tawzer, interviewer
Abstract: Interview of Mosul Anam, Naperville resident and immigrant from Bangladesh; shares his experiences of Naperville, IL
Year: 2018
Primary URL Description: no URL created to date
Screening of Finding Cleveland: A Documentary film where East Meets Deep South; (Public Lecture or Presentation)Title: Screening of Finding Cleveland: A Documentary film where East Meets Deep South;
Abstract: Finding Cleveland is a documentary short film that follows Charles Chiu and his family on an emotional journey to Cleveland, Mississippi to visit the gravesite of Charles' father, KC Lou. In less than 48 hours, Charles has many surprising encounters with the local townspeople, who help fill in some blanks about the father never knew. He also learns of the Chinese Exclusion Act, a discriminatory law against Chinese immigrants, and the struggles his father faced in a pre-civil rights era. The 13-minute film was followed by a discussion with the California filmmakers.
Author: Larissa Chiu
Author: Baldwin Chiu
Date: 4/2/2017
Location: Naper Settlement museum
Tyrus documentary screening (Public Lecture or Presentation)Title: Tyrus documentary screening
Abstract: Tyrus, a PBS documentary film viewing was provided courtesy of AARP Illinois. Tyrus details the life of artist Tyrus Wong, one of the last remaining artists from the golden age of Disney animation until his death at the age of 106. The quiet beauty of his Eastern-influenced paintings caught the eye of Walt Disney, who made Wong the inspirational sketch artists of Bambi. Program offered in conjunction with museum's Come As You Are public programming.
Author: Tyrus Wong
Date: 6/3/2018
Location: Naper Settlement museum
Celebrate Naperville (Public Lecture or Presentation)Title: Celebrate Naperville
Abstract: Celebrate Naperville served as a series of cultural presentations through the gathering of artisans and dance, music and craft from Naperville's Chinese and Indian communities. Attendees were able to enjoy demonstrations of martial arts, traditional song and dance, art, mehndi and calligraphy.
Author: Sheila Riley, Director of Learning Experiences, Naper Settlement
Date: 9/16/2018
Location: Naper Settlement museum
Come As You Are exhibit reception and speaker presentation (Public Lecture or Presentation)Title: Come As You Are exhibit reception and speaker presentation
Abstract: Exhibit reception with featured lecture and presentation on ethnic identity and Chinese-ness, by photographer and author, Wing Young Huie.
Author: Lance Tawzer, Director Innovation and Experience
Date: 10/9/2018
Location: Naper Settlement museum
Asian Bus tour presentation (Public Lecture or Presentation)Title: Asian Bus tour presentation
Abstract: The free scholar-led bus tour, with representatives of Naperville's Asian communities, incorporated discussion on changes in Naperville, IL. Conversation centered around Naperville's architectural history represented in corporate, residential and public landscapes in relation to the study of Naperville's recent past and the experience of its citizenry. Scholars included North Central College's Ann Durkin Keating, William Burnett and Lewis University's Dennis Cremin.
Author: Louise Howard, Chief Curator
Author: Lance Tawzer, Director of Innovation and Experience
Author: Donna Sack, VP Community Engagement and Audience
Date: 10/21/2018
Location: Naperville, IL
Fourth Thursday evening presentation (Public Lecture or Presentation)Title: Fourth Thursday evening presentation
Abstract: Presentation provided a celebration of Naperville's Asian communities through the showcasing of Naperville residents, Rich Lo and Geeta Rao, contributors to the museum's Come As You Are exhibition. Rich Lo, an award-winning author and illustrator, discussed the process of creating his children's book, "Father's Chinese Opera", a tribute to his own father. Geeta Rau, a local designer and self-taught painter, shared her story as an artist from her native Indian and contemporary American inspiration to her activism.
Author: Sheila Riley, Director of Learning Experiences
Date: 6/28/2018
Location: Naper Settlement museum
Fourth Thursday evening presentation (Public Lecture or Presentation)Title: Fourth Thursday evening presentation
Abstract: A celebration of Naperville's Asian communities was held through the magical sounds of India from acclaimed international singer and Naperville resident, Shika Tandon. Mehndi demonstrations were also being held in conjunction with the musical performance.
Author: Sheila Riley, Director of Learning Experiences
Date: 7/26/2018
Location: Naper Settlement museum
Fourth Thursday evening presentation (Public Lecture or Presentation)Title: Fourth Thursday evening presentation
Abstract: A celebration of Naperville's Asian communities was held through food and tea tastings. Those in attendance were able to test the fine aromas of Indian and Chinese teas with a tea sommelier from Adagio Teas, explore fusion Indo-Chinese cooking traditions with Cuisine of India chef, Rahul Singhal, and watch the beautiful story of the "Giving Tree" come to life in the form of dance with Naperville resident and Bharantanatyam dancer, Sutikshna Veeravalli.
Author: Sheila Riley, Director of Learning Experiences
Date: 8/23/2018
Location: Naper Settlement museum
Fourth Thursday evening presentation (Public Lecture or Presentation)Title: Fourth Thursday evening presentation
Abstract: Celebration of Naperville's Asian communities held through the magic of Indian and Chinese dance as presented by Naperville residents, Sutikshna Veeravalli and Yuan Yuan, performing traditional cultural dances.
Author: Sheila Riley, Director of Learning Experiences
Date: 9/27/2018
Location: Naper Settlement museum
Fourth Thursday evening presentation (Public Lecture or Presentation)Title: Fourth Thursday evening presentation
Abstract: Program presentation included a panel discussion featuring Naperville's Asian-American communities discussing the history, growth, and influence of Naperville's Indian and Chinese residents in the 20th and 21st centuries. The panel included Naperville residents Saily Joshi, Nancy Chen, Paul Leong and Monika Pandya Burchfield.
Author: Sheila Riley, Director of Learning Experiences
Date: 10/25/2018
Location: Naper Settlement museum
Digital collection of Naperville Asian-American documents (Database/Archive/Digital Edition)Title: Digital collection of Naperville Asian-American documents
Author: Sarah Buhlig, Registrar, Naper Settlement
Abstract: Collection contains materials related to Naperville Asian-American residents immigration stories.
Year: 2018
Access Model: Materials are not yet available for public access.