Taiwanese American Historical Society

taiwaneseamericanhistory.org

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taiwaneseamericanhistory.org

Identity

  • Full Name: Taiwanese American History Archive Foundation (台美史料中心)
  • Website: taiwaneseamericanhistory.org
  • Founded: 2013
  • Founder: Dr. Bob Cheng (鄭寶鼎) (1940–2020)
  • Mission: Document the lives and achievements of Taiwanese Americans; preserve and promote shared heritage

Overview

taiwaneseamericanhistory.org is the primary website and digital archive of the Taiwanese American History Archive Foundation, founded in April 2013 by Dr. Bob Cheng (鄭寶鼎) under the project “The History of Taiwanese Americans in the Last Six (6) Decades.” It serves as one of the most comprehensive resources for Taiwanese American history, community documentation, and biographical data.

Site Content

Who’s Who Database

A searchable biographical database of 2,200+ Taiwanese American profiles (numbered sequentially), each covering:

  • Personal information (birth year, birthplace, family)
  • Education
  • Employment history and career
  • Accomplishments and awards
  • Publications
  • Community involvement

Notable profiled figures include Isaiah Lee (李宗派), Rev. R.H. Chang (張瑞雄), Albert S. Lai (賴信雄), and Sze-ya Yeh (葉思雅).

Encyclopedia Taiwanese American (Our Journeys)

A comprehensive encyclopedia covering:

  • People — Biographical profiles and narratives
  • Community — Organizations, cultural events, gatherings
  • History — Timelines of Taiwanese American milestones
  • Organizations — Religious, professional, and social groups
  • Stories — Personal narratives and oral histories
  • Activities — Community events and gatherings
  • Publications — Journals, magazines, newsletters

Key published narratives include the FPCLA 50th Anniversary article (Our Journeys #231).

Photo Albums

Extensive curated collection of historical photographs documenting Taiwanese American life, events, and communities across decades.

Library & Archival Documents

  • Archival documents spanning Taiwanese American organizations and individuals
  • Digitized materials cataloged by the University of California system via Calisphere

Governance & Stewardship

The archive was established by and named after Dr. Bob Cheng, who compiled its foundational materials over two decades of community engagement. After his passing in 2020, the archive continues as an enduring resource for the Taiwanese American community and researchers.

The Taiwanese American Historical Society (TAHS) is closely associated with the archival mission of taiwaneseamericanhistory.org.

Notes

  • Wiki entry created: 2026-05-16
  • Sources: taiwaneseamericanhistory.org, Calisphere (UC catalog system)
  • Profile count: 2,227+ Taiwanese American profiles in the Who’s Who database

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