Preserving Hmong Heritage
People wanted to see things in their own language. And that you don’t get in Target and Walmart,” Marlin Heise, an archivist and volunteer at the Hmong Archives, said. Heise became interested in Southeast Asia while reading National Geographic magazines as a boy, and he now travels there yearly.
Military Compass of the Secret War in Laos: A Donation from Youa Ge Vang
This rare, actual military compass was given to Youa Ge Vang when he was a military officer in the Secret War Army in Laos. It was used in action and brought with him to the United States after the Communists took over the country. It was kept with him until early 2016 when Youa Ge decided that it was best to donate to and be preserved by the Hmong Archives for future generations.
HMONG HISTORY 101
This book offers an introduction to Hmong history, explores their cultural values and traditions, and highlights their experiences in war and refugee camps. It also examines the challenges they face in preserving their identity in new countries.