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Graduation certificate

Date29 June 1932
Alternate Title
  • 畢業證書
Notes
Elizabeth Yee Ching Wong, née Szetu, was born in Guangdong province, China. This is the certificate for her graduation from her High School in Kaiping, Guangdong Province at the age 20. 

In 1938, Elizabeth Szetu married William Wai Ching Wong, a community leader and advocate for the Chinese community in Toronto. With an interest-free loan from members of the Chinese community, the couple bought their first home at 66 St. George Street. In addition to raising their family there, they converted the property into a rooming house, hosting foreign students of the University of Toronto, usually of Jewish, South Asian or Chinese heritage. Mrs. Wong became a real estate agent and was active in the community advocating for women’s rights. 
Subject
Country:China
Dimensions2 pages
Extent
  • 2 pages
Language
ProvenanceFrom the William Wai Ching Wong fonds, gift of Nelson Wong in 2016.
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Call Number / Accession NumberCHI201601B020202-DIG