This document, Form 430: Application of Alleged American Citizen of the Chinese Race for Preinvestigation of Status, is just a small part of Anna May Wong’s Chinese Exclusion Act case file, which includes applications, transcripts of interviews, and correspondence in support of her proving her American citizenship prior to traveling abroad.
Wong Liu Tsong, professionally known as Anna May Wong, overcame discrimination, including being limited to only supporting roles early in her career, to become the first successful Chinese-American actress in the United States. Starring in over 60 films, plus Broadway performances and television shows, she became the first Asian-American woman to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
