Overview of the Collection
Austin History Center, Austin Public Library,
810 Guadalupe, PO BOX 2287, Austin, TX 78768
Korean American Association of Greater Austin
Korean American Association of Greater Austin Records
1993-2005
2002-2003
.6 linear feet (2 boxes)
Korean American Association of Greater Austin (KAAGA) is a civic organization dedicated to promoting Korean culture and serving its community in Austin, Texas. This collection includes the organization's administrative records such as meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, flyers, programs, financial reports, photographs, and other documentation that show the organization's activities. Also documented within the collection are special events and fundraising efforts.
AR.2010.002
Archives Stacks
The records are predominately in Korean, with some materials in English.
Administrative History
Korean American Association of Greater Austin (KAAGA) is a civic organization dedicated to promoting Korean culture and serving its community in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 1983 and has also operated under these other names: Austin Korean Association and Korean American Association of Austin.
Scope and Contents
The Korean American Association of Greater Austin (KAAGA) collection contains directories, event fliers and press releases, newspaper clippings, advertisements, and programs. In addition there are photographs from events such as health fairs, senior citizens' events, and a sister city delegation's visit to Korea. Internal correspondence and announcements to members about activities comprises the bulk of the collection with over 100 documents. Also included are letters and reports to partnering individuals and organizations such as the Korean War Veterans, Austin City Council members, the Consulate General of Korea in Houston, and other Korean American civic organizations. And lastly financial reports show expenditures purchased for special events as well as routine expenses and records of membership dues.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged in chronological order by year, with one year arranged in sub-series based on document type.
Related Material
Austin Files-Asian Americans--Koreans--KAAGA A7040 (2)
Separated Material
Duplicate materials, bank statements and photocopies of personal identification were returned to the donor.
Index Terms
This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Persons:
Kim, Sunghoon.
Cheon, Won Young.
Cho, Moon Yun.
Cho, Sung R.
Chon, Chang Yong.
Hur, John.
Hwang, Gap Su.
Im, Nak Soon.
Jun, Sung Wan.
Jung, Richard.
Kim, Hwang.
Kim, Paul.
Kim, Sunghoon.
Kim, Won Suk.
Lee, John.
Moon, Sohyun.
Park, Yong Lak.
Park, Yong Sik.
Shim, Sam.
Shim, Songmoo.
Shin, Fred.
Shin, Paul.
Suh, Jiwon.
Yom, Kerry S.
Yoon, Tai Hwan.
Organizations:
Austin Korean Association.
Korean American Association of Austin.
Office of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea.
Federation of Korean Associations Mid-South.
Korean American Association of Killeen.
Places:
Austin (Tex.)
Gwangmyeong, South Korea.
Killeen (Tex.)
Subjects:
Korean Americans.
Korean American business enterprises.
Korean American businesspeople -- Texas -- Austin.
Korean Americans -- History.
Korean Americans -- Social life and customs.
Korean Americans -- Texas.
Korean Americans -- Texas -- Austin -- History.
Korean Americans -- Texas -- History -- 20th century.
Restrictions on Access
Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use
None.
Custodial History
Materials were kept in KAAGA's office and donated in 2010.
Preferred Citation
Korean American Association of Greater Austin (AR.2010.002). Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, Texas.
Acquisition Information
Donor #: DO/2010/009
Donation Date: 2010
Processing Information
Materials were removed from three-ring binders and foldered in original order.
Final Processing and Finding Aid By/Date: Esther Chung and Helen Kim/2011
Detailed Description of the Collection
Organizational Materials by Year,
1996-2005
1
1
1996
1
2
1997 Activities/Correspondence
1
3
1997 Board of Directors
1
4-5
1998
1
6
1999
1
7
2000-2001
1
7-11
2002-2003
1
12-14
2004-2005
Photographs,
1980s-2000s
1
15
Event photos,
1980s-2000s