King, Annie Wu interview by Blum, Hilary, Spring 2018

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, Item: 4

Identifier: 1.2

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Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

The CGU History 304/Introduction to Oral History Methodology course trains graduate students in both the theoretical and practical aspects of conducting oral histories. For Spring 2018, the theme for the course was “Women of Color in Southern California.” Students interviewed women of color from a wide range of backgrounds, including academics, students, and professionals.

All abstracts were written by the interviewer.

Dates

Creation: Spring 2018

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Languages represented in the collection: English.

Access

Collection open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 Linear Feet (2 document boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

Annie Wu King was born in 1933 in Nanchang, China. Her mother was an American missionary nurse and her father was a Chinese lung specialist. She moved multiple times in her life due to international conflict including World War II and the Cold War. In 1958 she moved to the U.S. and entered the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a BA in Oriental Studies. In 1963 King moved to Indonesia with her husband to work as a missionary teacher. She currently lives in Claremont, CA with her spouse.

This interview focuses primarily on King’s movements as a result of conflict during World War II and the Cold War, her education at the University of Pennsylvania, and her life as a missionary in Indonesia. Themes discussed in this interview include international conflict, migration, education, secrecy, the Communist Revolution, the Cultural Revolution, identifying as biracial, and identity development.

Note

Materials relating to Blum's interview of Annie Wu King, which was conducted as part of the History 304 "Women of Color in Southern California" oral history project. Included are a transcript of the interview, photograph of interviewee, and associated permission forms.