One Hundred Years' History of the Chinese in Singapore
One of the highly sought after reference materials in Chinese studies in the Straits Settlements would be the classical One Hundred Years' History of the Chinese in Singapore compiled by Song Ong Siang (later Sir). This 602-page book was first published in 1923 by John Murray, London and later reprinted by the University Malaya Press (1967) and Oxford University Press (1984).
One of the highly sought after reference materials in Chinese studies in the Straits Settlements would be the classical One Hundred Years' History of the Chinese in Singapore compiled by Song Ong Siang (later Sir). This 602-page book was first published in 1923 by John Murray, London and later reprinted by the University Malaya Press (1967) and Oxford University Press (1984).
The objective of the compilation is to document all influential Chinese in Singapore since its inception as a British Colony in 1819. Hundred of Chinese community leaders, merchants, politicians, etc. are discussed in an anecdotal flow beginning with the history of Singapore as a British Colony. The stories of the Singapore Chinese business interests and contributions to the development of early Singapore are embodied in this book. There are over 100 Chinese individual portraits and family photographs featured in this hard-bound book.
Below is the list of individuals with their portraits featured in the book.
- Boey Ah Sam
- Chan Kim Boon
- Chan Sze Jin
- Chan Sze Onn
- Chao Kim Keat
- Cheang Hong Lim
- Cheong Ann Bee
- Cheong Chun Tin
- Cheong Swee Whatt
- Chia Ann Siang
- Chia Guan Eng
- Chia Hood Theam
- Ching Keng Lee
- Chao Chuan Ghiok
- Chao Giang Thye
- Eu Tong Sen
- Foo Teng Quee
- Gan Eng Seng
- Gaw Boon Chan
- Goh Hood Keng
- Goh Lai Hee
- Hoo Ah Kay
- Hoo Ah Yip
- Hoo Keng Tuck
- Kiong Chin Eng
- Koh Eng Hoon
- Koh San Hin
- Kow Soon Kim
- Kum Cheng Soo
- Kung Tuan Cheng
- K.Y. Doo
- Lee Cheng Yan
- Lee Choo Neo
- Lee Choon Guan
- Lee Hoon Leong
- Lew Yuk Lin
- Lim Boon Keng
- Lim Chwee Leong
- Lim Han Hoe
- Lim Ho Puah
- Lim Keng Kiat
- Lim Koon Yang
- Lim Kwee Eng
- Lim Leack
- Lim Nee Soon
- Lim Peng Siang
- Low Ah Jit
- Low Boon Pin
- Low Cheang Yee
- Low Kway Soo
- Low Peng Yam
- Michael Seet
- Ng Sing Phang
- Oei Tiong Ham
- Ong Ewe Hai
- Ong Sam Leong
- Ong Tek Lim
- S.C. Yin
- Seah Cheng Joo
- Seah Chiam Yeow
- Seah Eng Choe
- Seah Eu Chin
- Seah Liang Seah
- Seow Poh Leng
- Song Hoot Kiam
- Song Ong Joo
- Song Ong Siang
- Song Tiang Kay
- Tan Beng Gum
- Tan Beng Swee
- Tan Boon Chin
- Tan Chay Yan
- Tan Cheng Tuan
- Tan Chin Hoon
- Tan Choon Bock
- Tan Jiak Kim
- Tan Jiak Ngoh
- Tan Keong Saik
- Tan Kheam Hock
- Tan Kim Ching
- Tan Kim Wah
- Tan Kong Wee
- Tan Poh Neo
- Tan Soo Bin
- Tan Soo Guan
- Tan Soo Jin
- Tan Teck Guan
- Tan Yeok Nee
- Tan Yong Siak
- Tay Geok Teat
- Tay Ho Swee
- Tay Sek Tin
- Tchan Chun Fook
- Teo Hoo Lye
- Teo Lee
- Teo Teow Peng
- Thong Siong Lim
- Wan Eng Kiat
- Wee Ah Hood
- Wee Bin
- Wee Boon Teck
- Wee Guat Kim
- Wee Kim Yam
- Wee Swee Teow
- Wong Ah Fook
- Wong Siew Qui
- Wong Tuan Keng
- Yeo Swee Hee
- Yow Ngan Pan
Hi there. I research mosaics by the Venetian firm Salviati and I have an inventory list that says they made a mosaic portrait of Tan Soo Bin. Can you send me the picture you have for #84 ? I also found this mosaic, which I believe is of the same person, so I'd like to verify. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cylee/2916847055/ Do you also have any history on who this individual was? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Kovach,
DeleteTan Soo Bin's photo is available in this blog at the following link:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bPhx8ZxrmkA/USTbPvs4ZyI/AAAAAAAAAsY/lV48qOzk9ro/s1600/tan+soo+bin.png
Hi Mr Eugene, I am a student in National University of Singapore. I am doing research on Yong Siak Street and came across your blog. I wish to have a photo of Mr Tan Yong Siak to include it in my essay. Can you please kindly contact or email me at pak_meng17@hotmail.com? I would really appreciate your quick response as the deadline of the essay is by the end of this week. Thanks alot!
ReplyDeleteHi Sitoh,
DeleteTan Yong Siak's photo is available in this blog at the following link:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EVxj2YL5NVY/USTbQ_Z3RHI/AAAAAAAAAsk/r092p1mZtfw/s1600/tan+yong+siak.png
Hi Eugene,
ReplyDeleteI refer Tan Soo Bin's photo at the link:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bPhx8ZxrmkA/USTbPvs4ZyI/AAAAAAAAAsY/lV48qOzk9ro/s1600/tan+soo+bin.png
From what I understand Tan Soo Bin has two wives. Who of the two wives is portrayed in the picture? YEO (Wife 1) or LO Tsung Kee (Wife 2)? The Tan Soo Bin I am referring to is the son of Tan Jiak Kim. Would you have the name of his brother born from the same mother ANG.
Thank you
Hi Mr Eugene, would you have a picture of the Chinese Weekly Entertainment Club as seen in 100 Years History of the Chinese in Singapore? Would appreciate if I can have a copy of the picture. Thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteHi Eugene, I am Tan chin kuan, a writer and artist of Malaysia, I write a book regarding visual art history of Malaysia, I would like to include the portrait photo of low kway soo (#50), can I publish the photo freely? Who have the copyright? How to contact? Thank you for your reply.
ReplyDeleteHi Eugene, I am writing a book regarding visual art history of Malaysia, I wish to publish Low Kway Soo (#50) photo in my book, may I know who have the copyright? How to contact? Thank you for your reply.
ReplyDeleteHello Eugene, I am a descendant of Tan Hiok Nee ( Tan Yoek Nee), I was wondering if you have more information about his sons and also please contact me at conceptasiaho@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Eugene, my great great grandfather is Beng Swee Tan, great grandmother is his daughter Teck Toon Neo Tan...and I can see that my Great Uncle "Michael Seet" has been listed in your book along with Beng Swee Tan. I'd love to be in touch in case we can switch valuable information about my Grandfather Peter Seet Phee Hean, Michael's little brother. If so please email me at clarissetkelly@gmail.com would Love to hear from you.
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