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Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month!
May is the month to celebrate the achievements and history of Asian/Pacific Americans. The library has put together this guide to showcase just a few of the many resources available both in the library and online.
Events and Studies in U.S. History
Biographies, Autobiographies, Memoirs
Contemporary Fiction
Arts and Entertainment
Children's Books
Japanese Woodblock Prints - RMC Collection
Randolph-Macon College was chosen by the beneficiaries to be the recipient of this gift of Japanese woodblock prints in appreciation for the progress made in recent years by the College in developing a Department of Asian Studies and also in accumulating a significant Asian Art Collection for the College. Donated in 2014 by The Via Family (Rev. Bernard S., Balfour, and Wali David) brothers of Richard A. Via (1922-2008). This gift is given in memory of Margaret Vaughan Johnson Via (1926-2013).
Asian Studies in Film
Academic Video Online provides access to hundreds of films that document Asian History. Be sure to sign in with your Randolph-Macon credentials to view films in their entirety.
- Asian Studies - AVON
1500+ films from Academic Films Online
- Asian Americans - PBS
Asian Americans is a five-hour film series that will chronicle the contributions, and challenges of Asian Americans, the fastest-growing ethnic group in America
Links
- Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month"The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success."
- Special Report - Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month"In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, this wealth of articles illuminates Asian-American culture and important issues, events, leaders and personalities." -- from Access World News database
- Digital Collections -- Library of Congress, Asian Dept.Includes manuscripts, maps, audio recordings, books, and photos
Music
Selections from Naxos Music Library
Just a few selections of music by Asian composers and musicians, and many more are available on the website. Use the buttons in the player to start and control the music.
You may be prompted to sign in with your R-MC credentials depending on your location and network connection.
- Eastern Treasures
A Collection of Asian Folk Songs for Organ and Violin - Celebrating Concert for the 2600th Anniversary of the Japanese Imperial Era
(Fellmer, Comelli, Kosaku Yamada) (1940) - Aurora Australis - Asia Pacific Festival 2007
A good selection of pieces from multiple Asian and Pacific countries. Does include selections from outside the area as well.
Playlist for Asian/Pacific Heritage Month