T.A. Archives (台美史料中心)
Identity
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 台美史料中心 |
| Full Name | Taiwanese American History Archive Foundation |
| Website | taiwaneseamericanhistory.org |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Dr. Bob Cheng (鄭寶鼎博士) |
| Mission | Document the lives and achievements of Taiwanese Americans |
History
Founding
In April 2013, a small group of Taiwanese Americans embarked on a historic project: “The History of Taiwanese Americans in the Last Six (6) Decades.” The initiative was led by Dr. Bob Cheng (鄭寶鼎博士) (1940–2020), a Taiwanese American chemist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community leader.
Dr. Bob Cheng (鄭寶鼎博士)
- Born: Tainan, Taiwan (1940)
- Arrived in U.S.: 1965, Syracuse, NY
- Profession: Chemist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, community leader
- Compiled photo albums and historical archives over two decades before his passing in 2020
Mission Statement
“Our mission at TAH Foundation is to document the lives and achievements of Taiwanese Americans who are leaving their mark. Through all of us and you, aim to preserve and promote our shared heritage.”
Archive Content
Who’s Who Database
The T.A. Archives maintains a Who’s Who database of Taiwanese Americans with detailed profiles including:
- Personal information (birth year, birth place, family)
- Education
- Employment history
- Accomplishments
- Publications
- Web presence
Encyclopedia Taiwanese American (Our Journeys)
A comprehensive encyclopedia covering:
- People — Biographical profiles
- Community — Organizations, cultural events
- History — Timeline of Taiwanese American milestones
- The Library — Archival documents and resources
- Stories — Personal narratives and oral histories
- Organizations — Religious, professional, social groups
- Activities — Community events and gatherings
- Publications — Journals, magazines, newsletters
Photo Albums
Extensive collection of historical photographs documenting Taiwanese American life, events, and communities.
Related Entities
Notes
- Wiki entry created: 2026-05-14
- Sources: taiwaneseamericanhistory.org, Calisphere (UC catalog system)
- Profile count: 2,227+ Taiwanese American profiles in the database