2012.002.002 A group photograph of the participants in the New York City Chinatown baby contest held on June 17, 1939 in Columbus park. Second from the right are mother and daughter Vivian Dai and Meling Dai (18 months). Third from the right are Meme Chen with her daughter Jaqueline Young (2 years). First from the left are May Moy with Patricia Moy (2 years). Third from left are Grace Lee Mok and her daughter Jade Mok, who won the prize for healthiest girl. Pictured at far right is Rose Lee Liu, wife of Dr. Arthur Liu, with her son Allan Liu. The Commissioner of Health and policemen, standing behind them, were the guests of honor. Courtesy of Meiling Dai, Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) Collection.
Youth Field Days and Baby Contests at Columbus Park
