Ching Ho Cheng papers, circa 1950-2014, bulk 1970-1989

Collection Information

Size: 6.8 Linear feet

Summary: The papers of New York City-based Asian American artist Ching Ho Cheng measure 6.8 linear feet and date from circa 1950 to 2014, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1970-1989. The collection documents Cheng's art career and life through biographical material; correspondence with friends, family, and galleries; personal business and estate records; printed material such as books, clippings, exhibition catalogues, and magazines; a scrapbook; photographic material mostly of Cheng and his family and friends; artwork in the form of sketches and drawings; sketchbooks, and artifacts.

Biographical/Historical Note

Ching Ho Cheng (1946-1989) was a Chinese American artist based in New York City. Read More

Provenance

The Ching Ho Cheng papers were donated to the Archives of American Art in 2014 and 2016 by Sybao Cheng-Wilson, Cheng's sister and executor of the Ching Ho Cheng estate.

Language Note

Collection is in English

Digitization Note

This site provides access to the papers of Ching Ho Cheng in the Archives of American Art that were digitized in 2024, and total 6,870 images.

Funding Note

Funding for the processing and digitization of this collection was provided by the Asian Pacific American Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.