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One of the largest photographic and moving image archives on Asian Pacific experiences in America

The Visual Communications (VC) Archives is dedicated to preserving the histories, cultures, and experiences of Asian Pacific communities. The VC Archives is recognized as one of the nation’s most comprehensive repositories of 20th Century Asian Pacific American (APA) history. It holds over 750,000 photographic images, 1,500+ titles in the media library, 500+ films and video productions, and 250+ hours of oral histories.

Though it is ethnically specific, the VC Archives affirm a culturally pluralistic view of American society. And this view resides in the heart of our mission – to promote intercultural understanding through the education, production, presentation and preservation of media works by and about APA.

If you have any questions about licensing or purchasing our material, please contact archives@vcmedia.org

Public Programs

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Introducing VC Archives Artists-In-Residence
Introducing VC Archives Artists-In-Residence

Visual Communications is proud to announce the VC Archives Artists in Residency, a program years in the making, rooted in our commitment to resourcing artists as stewards, creators, and extensions of our community-first values.

AWC Vol. 2023 & HITO HATA Screening at the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)
AWC Vol. 2023 & HITO HATA Screening at the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)

VC is thrilled to announce we will be going back to Hawai'i to present a collection of films at the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) from May 23-26, 2024!

A Century of Union
A Century of Union

What has changed, stayed the same, shifted during the 100 years of Union? In what ways does Union Church reflect an emblematic and necessary history of Little Tokyo? How can we investigate history through site-specific storytelling? Celebrate 101 Years of Union as we share the history behind this infamous building.

Linda’s Legacy: FPAC (Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture)
Linda’s Legacy: FPAC (Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture)

With Linda’s birthday around the corner, we’re pulling out a few gems from the VC Archive that celebrate Linda, and thehistory of Visual Communications and FPAC/FilAm Arts. 

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Funding has been provided by California Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.