Presentation: Filipinos in San Francisco from 1900 – 1940

Saturday, 5/23/2026
2:00 - 3:30
Noe Valley Meeting Room
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn

451 Jersey Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
United States

415-355-5707

Learn about Filipino Americans, the second largest Asian American community in San Francisco. Little is known of the enclaves and institutions they established in the City between 1900 and 1940. Using Census data and other historical documents, retired city planner Teresa Ojeda challenges the long-standing narrative that the early Filipino American community was a transient bachelor community confined to an edge of Chinatown. She will show where and how the emerging community – which included women and children – actively engaged in San Francisco’s civic, cultural, and political activities. Presented in partnership with San Francisco Historical Society. Space limited; first come, first served.

Connect:

San Francisco Historical Society -- Website

Filipino American Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Filipino American community.

History

Learn more about local history.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

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