Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago "We all know that planting a seed in fertile soil is not enough -- one has to water it and nourish it to let it grow. "To grow is not enough. One has to nourish it so it may bloom and bear fruits." Welcome to the Web site of the Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago, which is dedicated to preserving the history of the Filipino American community in the Chicago area. Learn about Chicago's growing Filipino American population, which has roots dating back to the turn of the century. Mission statement | Join us! (Microsoft Word document) Check out our books (Microsoft Word document) Book order form (Microsoft Word document) Filipino American Historical Society 5472 S. Dorchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60615 Telephone: 773.947.8696 | Fax: 773.955.3635 E-mail: ealamar[at]aol.com Contact the Webmaster

Other chapters Filipino American Historical Society/Alaska Filipino American Historical Society/Los Angeles Filipino American Historical Society/Rio Grande (Albuquerque) Filipino American Historical Society/San Diego Filipino American Historical Society/Stockton, Calif. More Fil-Am history "Americans of Filipino Descent: FAQs" compiled by Eloisa Gomez Borah of UCLA Filipino American Library "Filipino Americans in Chicago" by Barbara Posadas of Northern Illinois University Philippine History Site (presented by the Filipino American Historical Society of Hawaii) Fil-Am community in Chicago Filipino American Network Filipinos in Alliance (DePaul University) Filipinos in Alliance (University of Illinois-Chicago) KAPWA: Loyola University's Filipino organization Knights of Rizal (Chicago chapter) Philippine Consulate in Chicago Pintig Cultural Group Samahan: Filipino Students Assocation at the University of Chicago