Captain Chang Hum of Dover, DE

Item

Type
Image
Title
Captain Chang Hum of Dover, DE
Rationale
This photograph exemplifies the World War II contributions of Delawarean Chinese Americans, which are often ignored.
Description
Captain Chang Hum of Dover, Delaware in the US Army at Camp Edwards. While there is not much information available about Captain Hum online, Camp Edwards was a military base in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Photographic representations of Chinese Americans in the United States military are few and far between. Chinese Americans, including Captain Hum, contributed to the success of the Allied Forces in World War II, but are rarely recognized for their efforts.
Date
January 5, 1943
Place
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Subject
Hum, Chang, Capt.
Creator
Unidentified
Extent
Physical dimensions: Unknown
Digital dimensions: 578x453px
Medium
Gelatin silver print (presumed)
Publisher
Delaware Public Archives
Rights
Prior written permission is required for any use of the images in this collection from the Delaware Public Archives. Please contact the Delaware Public Archives with the Resource Identifier number.