File FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 26-27 File 81) - Miscellaneous

photos, vinyl records, letters, newspaper clippings, a metal lunch box

(Box 26 File 81)

1. A replica of the original memo regarding preparation for the Empress Dowager’s pilgrimage to the Five Terrace Mountain, submitted by E Bi, the Governor of Shanxi Province dated the 25th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign on the 15th day of the 12th lunar month (January 20, 1761). Cover title in Chinese: Qianlong nian wu nian Shanxi xun fu E Bi zou zhe (乾隆廿五年山西巡抚鄂弼奏折).
2. 2 colour photos: two identical replicas of a photo of Wong Chun Yeak (黄振奕, 1856-1904)
   Wong Chun Yeak (黄振奕, 1856-1904), great grandfather of Sein Mah (馬凱旋), brought two wives, one nephew, one step son and nearly three hundred rail workers in three junks from Hong Kong to Victoria, Canada.
3. 1 black photo: a portrait of Wong Chun Yeak (黄振奕)’s wife. She returned to China at about age 90, died in 1949, used to live in Victoria.
4. A cover of Cantonese opera vinyl record.
   Cover title: Zhaojun chu sai (昭君出塞); publisher: Art-Tune Company Hong Kong (香港藝聲唱片公司); singer: Hongxiannu (紅線女).
5. A cover of Cantonese opera vinyl record.
   Cover title: Xian nu mu yang (仙女牧羊), Qingwen si san (晴雯撕扇); publisher: Mee Shing Radio Co.; singers: Hongxiannu (紅線女), Ren Jianhui (任劍輝); copyright date: 1961.
6. 1 page of letter, from the wife of older brother Zhang Ju (张菊) to George (概倫), dated June 25, 1971.
   Three letter envelopes addressed to Mah George (馬概倫), one stamped as being sent from Guangdong province, two from Hong Kong.
7. 1 copy of a draft related to overseas remittance, No.: 0020-0516, Bank of Montreal, remitted by George Mah, dated June 4th, 1971.
   1 Telegraphic transfer related to overseas remittance, No.: 64455, Bank of China, payee: Huang Yanan (黄颜安), Mah Kaixuan (馬凱旋), dated Sept. 29, 1945.
8. A letter from Huang Li (黄立) to Mah George (馬概倫), dated 丙子十月初五.
9. A letter to uncle Mah George (馬概倫) from Zhang Ruifang (張瑞芳), dated Aug. 23, 1970.
10. A letter to uncle Mah George (馬概倫) from nephew Shiju (仕駒), dated June 2, 1971.
11. A letter to Mah Haorui (馬豪瑞, name before marriage) from niece Mah Liru (馬丽如), dated Sept 14, 1971.
12. Mah Yuen’s Canadian passport, issued on May 1, 1987, expired on May 1, 1992, issued in Edmonton, No. SH417905.
13. A pamphlet “Top education and research moments: University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry’s first hundred years”.
14. Two black and white photos: George Kuo Lee Mah, an aviation engineering expert. With newspaper clipping titled “Edmonton Chinese warplane experts”, introducing George Kuo Lee Mah and other two warplane experts.
15. A black and white photo: Sein’s younger brother Donald Mah’s class group photo of North Edmonton Public School in 1960.
16. A black and white photo: Sein Mah’s younger brother and mother in 1939 or 1940.
17. A black and white photo: street view. November 1959.
18. A black and white photo: Sein’s mother and father.
19. A black and white photo: Sein’s father and younger brother.
20. A postcard: Main Street, Nelson, B.C., Sein’s father George Kuo Kee Mah worked there.
21. A black and white photo: wedding of Sein Mah (馬凱旋) and Qiongfang Huang (黄琼芳) on Feb. 6, 1956.
22. A black and white photo: Sein and two friends at Edmonton airport in 1960s.
23. A black and white photo: Sein and his father George Kuo Lee Mah at Ford Road confectionery store in 1950.
24. A black and white photo: Kong’s Café on Ford Rd, 66 St.
25. A color photo: Sein’s father George Kuo Lee Mah at Ford Road confectionery store in 1950.
    35-37. Three black and white photos: Sein’s father, mother and their child.
26. A black and white photo: Sein’s father George Kuo Lee Mah (馬国企).
27. A black and white photo: a house.
28. A black and white photo: a passport photo of George Kuo Lee Mah.
29. A newspaper clipping “挽馬概倫兄”, written by 盤文蔚.
30. A black and white photo: George Kuo Lee Mah and his child.
    43-48. Six black and white photos: George Kuo Lee Mah in different periods of time.
    49-51: Three black and white photos: group photos.
31. A colour photo: George Kuo Lee Mah and his friends at the restaurant table.
32. A colour photo: George Kuo Lee Mah, his family and friends in front of the restaurant.
33. A black and white photo: 馬碧謹, daughter of 馬如光, the 1st owner who returned to China and sold Kong’s Café to Sein’s father George Kuo Lee Mah.
    55-56. Two black and white photos: performances.
    57-61. Four black and white photos: children in different periods of time.
    62-64. Three black and white photos: Sein’s mother?
34. A black and white photo: George Kuo Lee Mah etc. in front of Ford Road confectionery store.
35. National voting registration card of Mah Kuo Lee, signed at Nelson, B.C., August 19, 1940.
36. Postage stamp measuring card issued by North Gate Stamp Shop, 1-10160-101st, Edmonton.
37. Edmonton Stamp Club Bulletin. Volume 15, number 4. December, 1978. Sein Maky Mah featured on cover and p.8-9
38. North Gate Stamp Shop 1973 product catalogue.
39. Large portrait (26x19cm) of Sein Mah's mother Wong Yuen On.
40. Studio portrait of Sein Mah and mother, Wong Yuen On.
41. Handwritten Chinese calligraphy letter to Wong Yuen On (Sein's mother) from her nephew [Mah] Chunsen. Dated, January 15, no year given.
42. 14 family and business related photos.
43. 3 envelopes showing different addresses where Sein Mah resided in 1964 and 1996.
44. Handwritten letter and envelope sent by Air Mail from the City of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province of China by a close childhood friend of Wong Yuen On (Sein's mother). No date.
45. Special Savings Account book indicating CAD $25 paid for shares at the Chinatown Credit Union Ltd., December 4, 1984.
46. Journal Voucher acknowledging a deposit by North Gate Stamp Shop in Trust for Wong. December 4, 1984.
47. Cantonese opera song book. No Date.

(Box27 File 81)

6. A Cantonese opera vinyl record.
   Cover title: Cha shan qing ge (茶山情歌); art songs tenor: Lin Siang Yuan (林祥園); publisher: Fung Hang Record Ltd. (風行唱片有限公司); publisher number: FHLP631.
7. A Cantonese opera vinyl record.
   Cover title: Nazha he shang xi Guanyin (哪喳和尚戲觀音); singers: Liang Xingbo (梁醒波), Zheng Guobao (鄭幗寶), publisher: Fung Hang Records Co. (風行唱片有限公司); publisher number: FHLP121.
8. A Cantonese opera vinyl record.
   Cover title: Fan gong qin lian (梵宫琴恋); singers: He Feifan (何非凡), Li Baoying (李宝莹); publisher: The Roxy Record Company (香港樂聲唱片公司); publisher number: CSLP1008.
9. A vinyl record.
   Cover title: Dancing Music (中西舞曲, 第六集); conductor: Chen Yao (陈耀); publisher: Leico Record Factory Co. (麗歌唱片廠出品); date of publication: 1968 (中華民國五十七年); publisher number: AK623.
10. A vinyl record.
    Cover title: Immortal Chinese Classics Music (中国国乐精华, 第二集); publisher: Leico Record Factory Co. (麗歌唱片廠出品); date of publication: 1968 (中華民國五十七年); publisher number: AK672.
11. A Cantonese opera vinyl record, including 4 sound discs.
    Cover title: Qing seng tou dao Xiaoxiang guan (情僧偷到瀟湘館); editor: Pan Yifan (潘一帆); singers: Li Wensuo ... [et al.] (黎文所等); publisher: Xianggang chang xing gong si (香港昌興公司), distributed by Tsing Ping Co. (清平公司); publisher number: C.H.P. 1003H.
12. A Cantonese opera vinyl record, including 4 sound discs.
    Cover title: Prime Minister of the Six States (六国大封相); singers: Wu Lijun ... [et al.] (吴君麗等); publisher: Chang shou chang pian (長壽唱片).
13. A Cantonese opera vinyl record.
    Title: Liu yue chu san bao dan xiang (六月初三寶誕香); singer: Fang Yanfen (芳艶芬); publisher: Lucky record (幸運唱片).
14. A cover of Cantonese opera vinyl record.
    Title: Luo shen (洛神); singers: Li Baolun ... [et al.] (李寶倫等); publisher: Nam Sing Record Company (南声公司); publisher number: QTLP-12N-2.
15. A metal lunch box that belonged to Sein’s father George Kuo Lee Mah.