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    • LES History Month
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      The People's LES
      The People's LES
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      • LES History Month
      • Explore The People’s LES
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        Archaeology of Change: Mapping Tales of Gentrification in New York City Chinatown
        Archaeology of Change: Mapping Tales of Gentrification in New York City Chinatown
        Archaeology of Change: Mapping Tales of Gentrification in New York City Chinatown Oral History Collection by Museum of Chinese in America An online archive collection of interviews (2007-2010) conducted by...
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        Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance!
        Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance!
        Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance Oral History Collection at the Museum of Chinese in America These interviews with Chinese American performers take an intimate look at the popular nightclub era of...
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        The Chino-Latino Project
        The Chino-Latino Project
        The Chino-Latino Project Oral History Collection at the Museum of Chinese in America The Chino-Latino Project consists of interviews with people of Chinese descent that immigrated to Central and South...
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        Journey Wall: Oral Histories
        Journey Wall: Oral Histories
        Journey Wall Oral History Collection at the Museum of Chinese in America The Journey Wall is a custom art installation created for MOCA’s lobby by renowned artist/designer Maya Lin. The...
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        Museum at Eldridge Street
        Museum at Eldridge Street
          The Museum at Eldridge Street is housed in the Eldridge Street Synagogue, a magnificent National Historic Landmark that has been meticulously restored. Opened in 1887, the synagogue is the...
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        Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS)
        Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS)
          As a living history of urban activism, the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS) chronicles the East Village community’s history of grassroots action. It celebrates the local activists who...
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        Tenement Museum
        Tenement Museum
        The Tenement Museum We tell the stories of Lower East Side tenement residents, who moved to New York City from other countries and other parts of the country. Their work...
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        Museum of Chinese in America
        Museum of Chinese in America
        The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) aims to engage audiences in an ongoing and historical dialogue, in which people of all backgrounds...
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        75 Things To Do For LES History Month 2020
        75 Things To Do For LES History Month 2020
        1. Add to The People’s LES The People’s LES Do you have a story, oral history project, piece of writing, lesson plan, or photo archive you’d like to share?  Let’s add...
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        The Ukrainian Museum: Folk Art Collection
        The Ukrainian Museum: Folk Art Collection
        The Ukrainian Museum’s holdings of Ukrainian folk art include one of the most important documented collections outside of Ukraine. It features wedding and festive attire from various regions of Ukraine,...
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