Jimmy's Oriental Garden Collection

Collection

Identifier: MS-57

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection of documents related to the business and financial operation of Jimmy's Oriental Gardens from 1941 to 1946. A second accession of materials was integrated into this collection in 2006, consisting of postcards (approx. late 1980s-2000) from family/friends that were originally posted on a wall in Jimmy’s until 2006. There are photos from closing night celebration, posters from the walls, state required safety/health posters, Chinese New Year decorations, and room decor.

Dates

1941 - 2006

Conditions Governing Access

In progress

Extent

3 boxes (1 flatbox and 1.5 linear feet document boxes) : Fairly Frail, Paper is a bit aged and brittle, but otherwise fine. There is resin/glue on some of the postcards, which makes them harder to decipher/unreadable.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Box 1: 1944-1945 Bills/Receipts Box 2: 2006 Closing Documents, Postcards (1980-2000), Miscellaneous documents from 1940's. Box 3: 1943 Bills/Receipts, Undated Receipts Box 4: 1941-1944 Tax Audits, 1944 Bank Statements