ABOUT THE
VC ARCHIVES
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.
Founded in 1970 with the understanding that media and the arts are powerful forms of storytelling, Visual Communications creates cross-cultural connections between peoples and generations. Our mission is to develop and support the voices of Asian American & Pacific Islander filmmakers and media artists who empower communities and challenge perspectives. Created by a group of artists and filmmakers to organize and empower communities through media, Visual Communications is the first media arts organization in the nation dedicated to the honest and accurate portrayals of the Asian American & Pacific Islander peoples and communities.
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If you're interested in using materials from the VC Archive for an exhibition, showcase, article, or educational resource, please complete this form or email us archives@vcmedia.org