Korean American Association of Greater Austin Records An Inventory of the Collection


Overview of the Collection
	Creator:	Korean American Association of Greater Austin
	Title:	Korean American Association of Greater Austin Records
	Inclusive Dates:	1993-2005
	Bulk Dates:	2002-2003
	Abstract:	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.
	Identification:	AR.2010.002
	Quantity:	.6 linear feet (2 boxes)
	Location:	Archives Stacks
	Language:	The records are predominately in Korean, with some materials in English.
	Repository:	Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, 810 Guadalupe, PO BOX 2287, Austin, TX 78768

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.

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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.

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Arrangement
	Collection is arranged in chronological order by year, with one year arranged in sub-series based on document type.

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use

None.

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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.

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Related Material


	Austin Files-Asian Americans--Koreans--KAAGA A7040 (2)

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Separated Material


	Duplicate materials, bank statements and photocopies of personal identification were returned to the donor.

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Detailed Description of the Collection



Organizational Materials by Year, 1996-2005
Box	Folder
1	1	1996
	2	1997 Activities/Correspondence
	3	1997 Board of Directors
	4-5	1998
	6	1999
	7	2000-2001
	7-11	2002-2003
	12-14	2004-2005

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Photographs, 1980s-2000s

Box

Folder

Event photos, 1980s-2000s

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