The Georgia Asian American Archives Initiative was launched in 2024 and will continue to collect magazines, newsletters, and other kinds of ephemeral materials. Our aim is to collect archival materials that document the histories and experiences of the various Asian American communities living in Georgia and the Southeastern United States. We encourage you to explore the Asian American-related collections available at Emory University’s Archives and Special Collections. This includes resources from the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Oxford College Library Archives, and Pitts Theology Library Special Collections.

Emory University’s Archives and Special Collections: We encourage you to explore the Asian American-related collections in Emory University’s Archives and Special Collections, including the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Oxford College Library Archives, and Pitts Theology Library Special Collections.

Oxford College Library Archives

• Oxford College Collection of Asian Artifacts features a variety of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese artifacts. Most of these items were purchased in Kobe, Japan, by William Patillo Turner while he was a member of the Japan Mission of the United Methodist Church, South. These objects have been digitized and are accessible for viewing from anywhere!

Rose Library Manuscripts

• Yun Ch’i-ho Papers: This collection includes diaries, correspondence, and writings from the Korean-born teacher, minister, and former Emory College student.
• Young John Allen Papers:  This collection contains correspondence, writings, and other primary source materials related to Emory alumnus Young John Allen and his missionary efforts in China.
• Philip Jaffe Papers: This collection features the papers of Philip Jaffe, a Ukrainian-born editor, businessman, and scholar specializing in China.
• Pemmaraju Venugopala Rao Papers: This collection comprises materials related to the cultural life of South Asian Americans in the Atlanta area, spanning from circa 1950 to 2012.
• Trikone Atlanta Chapter Records: This collection consists of records from Trikone Atlanta, dating from 1986 to 2006. It includes periodicals and ephemera related to the organization’s programs and library. Notable periodicals include issues of Trikone Magazine from 1986-2006; Bombay Dost, India’s first magazine for the LGBTQ community; Anamika and Shamakami, two of the first South Asian lesbian magazines; Khush Khayal; SALGA; Naz ki Pukaar; Shakti Khabar; and Little India. There are also materials related to board meetings, workshops, fundraising, membership applications, and other internal organizational activities, as well as flyers and promotional materials for Trikone’s events and activities.