Filipino American National Historical Society
(FANHS)  Santa Clara Valley Chapter
FANHS Mission Statement
The mission of the Filipino American National Historical
Society (FANHS) shall be to promote understanding,
education, enlightenment, appreciation, and enrichment
through the identification, gathering, preservation, and
dissemination of the history and culture of Filipino Americans
in the United States.
FANHS Services Include:
Public Lectures and Educational Programs
Family Research/Oral History Assistance
Photo Collections and Exhibits
Biennial Conferences
Journal Publications

NEWS!  NEWS!  NEWS!

Filipino American
History Month 2011

The U.S. Congress and
California Legislature have
both officially recognized
October as Filipino American
History Month! Click on the link
to see the resolutions.

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City of San José Proclaims
October as Filipino American
History Month


On Tuesday, October 25 at 1:30pm,
San José Mayor Chuck Reed and the
San José City Council will present for
the 6th year in a row a proclamation
to FANHS Santa Clara Valley
commemorating October as Filipino
American History Month in the City of
San José. The proclamation will be
presented at the City Council Meeting
in the Council Chambers. A special
thank you to San José

Councilmember Kansen Chu for his
dedication and commitment to
making this proclamation possible.


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California Legislature Passes
Assembly Concurrent
Resolution (ACR) 74!

On September 15, 2011, the
California State Legislature
approved ACR 74, a resolution
authored by Assemblymember
Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) formally
apologizing to Filipinos and
Filipino Americans for over 100
years of injustice and
discrimination in the State of
California.

To see the text of ACR 74,
CLICK HERE

Letter from Assemblymember
Luis Alejo
Group photo of the Lapog Sons of San Jose, CA
(circa 1930)
Gordon Collection, San José State University
For information, please contact
Ron Muriera, Administrator
FANHS Santa Clara Valley
admin@fanhs-santaclara.org
Membership Rates
(as of October 1, 2008):

Individual
$30.00     Annually
$200.00   Century
$500.00   Lifetime

Family
$45.00     Annually
$250.00   Century
$600.00   Lifetime

Students and Seniors
$15.00 annually

Click here to download and print
Membership Form