73 10 823 https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/c5ca4aa4efcf965b35ea30c2a08cb410.jpg 06ea122894a491b8dd24f57d8404b9f8 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mold on Cracked Wall Description An account of the resource Mold drips down a white wall with a crack in it. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Marissa Ajamian Grossman Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource “Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities.” Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1933 Chinatown https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/3580f6d1d25da097c36c0fa03bea5bff.jpg 35b0ffc6bc9f87feb18ee36cbcf639a5 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource E Trade Financing Sign Description An account of the resource A storefront wall sign that reads, "E*TRADE FINANCING" and the reflection shows the buildings across the street which have storefront signs in Chinese. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Laura Juliano Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_2256 Chinatown Immigration https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/543fd8124304cfd585b683a0695957ce.jpg d8d3f91f18229ced01f6801847801d1a Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "For Rent" Signs in Chinatown Description An account of the resource Four "for rent" signs on a Chinatown building. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 2000-2010 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource “Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities.” Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1917 Chinatown https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/86417c2930477aee585db30d51ac39cc.jpg bcd0af24e31ece13ec8ffac9ce56847a Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 1997 Racial Justice Day protest against police brutality Description An account of the resource People at a street protest carrying signs and banners: “Asians Against Racial Justice”, “Asians Against Racial Justice”, “Committee Against A[nti-Asian Violence] New Yor[k City]” Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 7, 1997 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emma Griffin Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1025 Demonstration Police Brutality Racial Justice Day https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/b3956cf7fd341a5f87d3a7534cecbf99.jpg a1e8cc1220793d50d41d1a2e7e6dfbcb Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Posters on Construction Wall Description An account of the resource Posters on a construction wall at 235 Canal St. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 2006-2007 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Marissa Ajamian Grossman Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource “Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities.” Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1907 Chinatown https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/91478b50a5c4535d7635d12d18070ad3.jpg 52f93069bf439ecb0d573d547e1a5bac Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Street Protest Against Police Brutality Description An account of the resource people at a street protest carrying signs and banners: “Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence New York City”, “War Resiste[rs] League”, “John Tan”, “[Les]bians for [...] Justice” Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Emma Griffin Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1020 Demonstration Police Brutality https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/8c8cf0d421cf79b33445325e9a699d68.jpg aa5851f08b5375481d6d213693b3d8a5 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New Construction Sign Description An account of the resource A sign hung on scaffolding that reads, "THE MACHINERY / EXCHANGE / WWW.MACHINERYEXCHANGECONDO.COM" that is advertising for new condos being constructed. A picture of the proposed building is next to the words. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Laura Juliano Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_2251 Chinatown Chinatown Tenants Union https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/5118a85675a1fe29f932e9ab603bbced.jpg bf406faa432c0458ea8c957193b580af Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Green City Realty Inc. "For Rent" Signs Description An account of the resource Two Green City Realty Inc. "for rent" signs. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 2000-2010 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Marissa Ajamian Grossman Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource “Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities.” Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1905 Chinatown https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/adbb283cefafbbc980b3309c60e3051b.jpg ed31f58b3f1102051ba78455e4283c48 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Capital Construction Project Sign Description An account of the resource A large white sign hung on temporary fencing that reads, "CITY OF NEW YORK CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT / DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION / "BUILDING THE FUTURE OF OUR CITY" / MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG / MAYOR" and the names of public servants and their titles underneath. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 2002-2013 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Laura Juliano Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_2233 Chinatown https://archives.caaav.org/files/original/abc64a383af22d54f86c269b8c06db45.jpg 491f7e3738a427565059f1f070d0dd73 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Performer in a Headdress Description An account of the resource Often in archival photographs, there are images where the person or event cannot be identified. While there are elements of the photos that are unidentifiable, there is still a lot of information that can be drawn from these sources. Two particular images from CAAAV’s archive are linked together by movement. There is a lot of imagery associated with the word "movement." In one sense, movement can discuss the physical movement of a person's body in space. However, movement can also be used to describe the larger organization of a group to make change. CAAAV has been utilizing “movement” in both senses since the creation of the organization. While these two ideas of movement may seem apart, the physicality of using the body to express oneself is central to CAAAV's history. This first image showcases CAAAV’s continued celebration of the performing body and the celebration of solidarity within the communities of people of color.[1] An example of how central the performing arts is to CAAAV’s history is the “Our Roots Grow Deep,” 20th Anniversary Celebration, which took place on May 18, 2007.[2] This event brought performers together to fundraise for CAAAV, and the organization received donation pledges of over $25,000. Another fundraiser in CAAAV’s history was “The Rhythm is Ours!” fundraiser that celebrated drumming groups from across New York and the solidarity of people of color on June 16, 1995.[3] Celebrating the craft of movement through the performing arts is central to CAAAV’s history. However, utilizing movement in the form of protest has also been central to the organization's history. Throughout CAAAV's history, its members have organized protests to better the Asian community and in solidarity with other communities of color. Some of the marching has been in protest against anti-Asian violence and police brutality. The marchers use movement as protest. An example of this type of movement was when CAAAV organized Chinatown residents to march for justice for the Wong and Woo families. These families were beaten and wrongfully arrested in their own homes by police officers from the 5th Precinct.[5] This protest of injustice uses physicality to take a stand against that injustice, which has also become a central tenet in the organization. CAAAV’s history has showcased how movement has been used in two main ways in its history. Performing artists have been integral to fundraisers and the celebration of communities of people of color throughout CAAAV’s history. This celebration has been mixed with movement used as protest against injustice. While there are other ways that movement can be showcased in CAAAV's past, these two primary forms define CAAAV's history and archival record. [1] "Performer in a Headdress," CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Digital Archive, accessed March 17, 2021, http://maggie.hosting.nyu.edu/caaav/admin/items/show/971. [2] “A Celebration of Roots and Community,” The CAAAV Voice 15, no. 2 (Fall 2007): 15. [3] “The Rhythm is Ours,” The CAAAV Voice 7, no. 2 (Fall 1995): 8. [4] “Protestors Marching for Asian Racial Justice and Against Police Brutality,” CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities Digital Archive, accessed March 17, 2021, http://maggie.hosting.nyu.edu/caaav/admin/items/show/953. [5] CAAAV Organization History Timeline Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Marissa Ajamian Grossman This post was completed as coursework for HIST-GA 3901 Community Archives, taught by Maggie Schreiner, in the Archives and Public History MA program at New York University. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource “Copyright is held by CAAAV Organizing Asian Communities.” Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CAAAV_1683 CAAAV Benefit Solidarity Work