E1154: Hmong Sign for "Southeast Asian Refugee Coordination Services" Decorah, IA

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1154

Classification Category:

6:Tools & Equipment for Communication ➞ Written Communication T&E

Marks/Labels:

Southeast Asian Refugee Coordination Services

Materials:

botanical ➔ wood
colorant ➔ paint

Dimensions:

112 cm W
152 cm H

Provenance of Object:

Decorah, Iowa. Large wooden board painted in English, Hmong, Vietnamese, and Tai Dam languages. Sign was located outside office in Decorah. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church provided space for the organization to operate.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

1979-1980, Decorah newspaper article from September 2, 1980 features the Director, Kao Vang standing in front of the sign. Sign was hand painted by David Kamm.

Use/Function:

This sign was placed outside the office to announce their location to the Asian refugees in the area.

Source Locality:

Decorah, Iowa

Acquisition Date:

April 16 2015

Description:

"Southeast Asian Refugee Coordination Services", Sign in four languages, Decorah, 1980

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