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Obituary
CECILIA H. CHIN (Age 84)
Of Washington, DC, died on October 22, 2022 after a full and accomplished life. Cecilia was born in Tianjin, China and spent her youth in Taipei, Taiwan. She was the eldest and therefore first of her academically-inclined siblings to undertake most challenges, including moving to America. She earned a Master of Library Science degree at the University of Illinois in Champaign, and proceeded to build an impressive career around her …
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Memories & condolences
My late condolences. Cecilia was a good boss at NMAA/NPG when I worked for her in 1982-1984. She could be demanding, bu…
My late condolences. Cecilia was a good boss at NMAA/NPG when I worked for her in 1982-1984. She co…
My late condolences. Cecilia was a good boss at NMAA/NPG when I …
As the eldest of her siblings, she is always responsible, unselfish, and a leader! I will forever remember it and admi…
As the eldest of her siblings, she is always responsible, unselfish, and a leader! I will forever …
As the eldest of her siblings, she is always responsible, unself…
Dear Friends, While I didn't know Cecilia very well, I do clearly remember her devotion to public service and the purs…
Dear Friends, While I didn't know Cecilia very well, I do clearly remember her devotion to public …
Dear Friends, While I didn't know Cecilia very well, I do clear…
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