Locke And The Sacramento Delta Chinatowns

Author : Lawrence Tom,Brian Tom,Chinese American Museum of Northern California
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781439643150

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Locke and the Sacramento Delta Chinatowns by Lawrence Tom,Brian Tom,Chinese American Museum of Northern California Pdf

Chinese pioneers in the Sacramento River Delta were the vital factor in reclaiming land and made significant contributions to California’s agricultural industry from farming to canning. Since the 1860s, Chinese were already settled in the delta and created Chinatowns in and between the two towns of Freeport in the north and Rio Vista in the south. One of the towns, Locke, was unique in that it was built by the Chinese and was inhabited almost exclusively by the Chinese during the first half of the 1900s. The town of Locke represents the last remaining legacy of the Chinese pioneers who settled in the delta.

Author : Lawrence Tom,Brian Tom,Chinese American Museum of Northern California
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738596709

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Locke and the Sacramento Delta Chinatowns by Lawrence Tom,Brian Tom,Chinese American Museum of Northern California Pdf

Chinese pioneers in the Sacramento River Delta were the vital factor in reclaiming land and made significant contributions to California's agricultural industry from farming to canning. Since the 1860s, Chinese were already settled in the delta and created Chinatowns in and between the two towns of Freeport in the north and Rio Vista in the south. One of the towns, Locke, was unique in that it was built by the Chinese and was inhabited almost exclusively by the Chinese during the first half of the 1900s. The town of Locke represents the last remaining legacy of the Chinese pioneers who settled in the delta.

Author : Shawna Yang Ryan
Publisher : El Leon Literary Arts
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015070702728

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Locke 1928 by Shawna Yang Ryan Pdf

Locke, California, 1928. Three bedraggled Chinese women suddenly appear out of the mist one afternoon in a small Chinese farming town on the Sacramento River, and their arrival throws the community into confusion. As the lives of the townspeople become inextricably intertwined with the newly arrived women, Poppy's premonitions begin to foretell a deep unhappiness for all involved. And when a flood threatens the livelihood of the entire town, the frightening power of these mysterious women who arrived in the mist will be revealed.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 0738585548

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Bandera County by Anonim Pdf

Located in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, Bandera County was named for nearby Bandera Pass, a naturally occurring passageway through the neighboring hills. Near the pass, the Medina River weaves its way through the county. In 1853, a group of settlers arrived and set up camp to make shingles from the huge cypress trees that grew along the river. Soon immigrant workers from Poland were recruited to work at a newly built sawmill. The beauty and abundance of resources also attracted an early group of Mormons, who established a nearby colony. The town of Bandera was designated the county seat at the formation of Bandera County in 1856. Bandera became a staging area for cattle drives up the Western Trail, and today the county still maintains its frontier character. The Western way of life prevails as visitors from around the world come to sample cowboy living on local dude ranches and enjoy honky-tonk music and dancehalls.

Author : Brian Tom,Lawrence Tom
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0738559768

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Marysville's Chinatown by Brian Tom,Lawrence Tom Pdf

Marysville's Chinatown was once one of the most important Chinatowns in America. The early Chinese settlers called Marysville Sanfow, or "the third city," meaning the third city by river to the goldfields. Two of the first four Chinese American judges in California were from Marysville as was the first Chinese American elected to the San Francisco Board of Education. The Marysville Chinatown was among the first Chinatowns built in California's Gold Country and is the only one to survive to this day. Because of this, it is possible to view the full panorama of Chinese-American history through the viewpoint of this one Chinatown.

Author : Nezar AlSayyad
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001-03-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780313073397

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Hybrid Urbanism by Nezar AlSayyad Pdf

Despite strong forces toward globalization, much of late 20th century urbanism demonstrates a movement toward cultural differentiation. Such factors as ethnicity and religious and cultural heritages have led to the concept of hybridity as a shaper of identity. Challenging the common assumption that hybrid peoples create hybrid places and hybrid places house hybrid people, this book suggests that hybrid environments do not always accommodate pluralistic tendencies or multicultural practices. In contrast to the standard position that hybrid space results from the merger of two cultures, the book introduces the concept of a third place and argues for a more sophisticated understanding of the principal. In contributed chapters, the book provides case studies of the third place, enabling a comparative and transnational examination of the complexity of hybridity. The book is divided into two parts. Part one deals with pre-20th century examples of places that capture the intersection of modernity and hybridity. Part two considers equivalent sites in the late 20th century, demonstrating how hybridity has been a central feature of globalization.

Author : Faren Maree Bachelis
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1455610283

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Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country by Faren Maree Bachelis Pdf

"What a fabulous idea! This very rich part of our country has so much to offer visitors. This guide will really make their journey so much more interesting." -Joan Lunden, former Good Morning America co-host and Sacramento native "Useful and comprehensive . . . a good reference for any visitor or resident." -Phil Isenberg, former mayor of Sacramento "This excellent guide succeeds admirably . . . a wealth of information." -James E. Henley, executive director, Sacramento History Center and Museum and History Division Rich in history and nineteenth-century charm, the California capital and the surrounding Sacramento Valley offer adventures for every traveler's taste. This guidebook covers virtually every aspect of this fascinating area, including Old Sacramento, highlights of the Gold Country, and Sacramento Valley, as well as a comprehensive restaurant and hotel listing. For an unforgettable vacation in and around Sacramento, take along the Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country.

Author : Judy Yung
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0738531308

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San Francisco's Chinatown by Judy Yung Pdf

An evocative collection of vintage photographs traces the history of San Francisco's Chinatown, the largest and oldest Chinese enclave outside of Asia, from the Gold Rush era to the present day, capturing the realities of everyday life, as well as the changes in the community, the challenges confronting the Chinese immigrants, and its rich cultural heritage. Original.

Author : Richard B. Rice,William A. Bullough,Richard J. Orsi,Mary Ann Irwin,Michael F. Magliari,Cecilia M. Tsu
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781478639916

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The Elusive Eden by Richard B. Rice,William A. Bullough,Richard J. Orsi,Mary Ann Irwin,Michael F. Magliari,Cecilia M. Tsu Pdf

California is a region of rich geographic and human diversity. The Elusive Eden charts the historical development of California, beginning with landscape and climate and the development of Native cultures, and continues through the election of Governor Gavin Newsom. It portrays a land of remarkable richness and complexity, settled by waves of people with diverse cultures from around the world. Now in its fifth edition, this up-to-date text provides an authoritative, original, and balanced survey of California history incorporating the latest scholarship. Coverage includes new material on political upheavals, the global banking crisis, changes in education and the economy, and California's shifting demographic profile. This edition of The Elusive Eden features expanded coverage of gender, class, race, and ethnicity, giving voice to the diverse individuals and groups who have shaped California. With its continued emphasis on geography and environment, the text also gives attention to regional issues, moving from the metropolitan areas to the state's rural and desert areas. Lively and readable, The Elusive Eden is organized in ten parts. Each chronological section begins with an in-depth narrative chapter that spotlights an individual or group at a critical moment of historical change, bringing California history to life.

Author : Christopher Lee Yip
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:C2940254

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Locke, California, and the Chinese-American by Christopher Lee Yip Pdf

Author : Sucheng Chan
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : History
ISBN : 0520067371

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This Bittersweet Soil by Sucheng Chan Pdf

The role of the Chinese in California agriculture during the later decades of the 19th century and early part of the 20th century was an integral aspect of the agricultural history of the western United States. Although the number of Chinese involved in agricultural occupations at one time never exceeded 6000 to 7000 workers, their lack of numbers does not diminish their impact. Author Chan, of Chinese origin, has made extensive use of census records and county archival sources to produce the first full history of the Chinese in California agriculture.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : California
ISBN : UCR:31210018955755

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Explore 6 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jonathan H. X. Lee
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216060321

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Chinese Americans by Jonathan H. X. Lee Pdf

This in-depth historical analysis highlights the enormous contributions of Chinese Americans to the professions, politics, and popular culture of America, from the 19th century through the present day. While the number of Chinese Americans has grown very rapidly in the last decade, this group has long thrived in the United States in spite of racism, discrimination, and segregation. This comprehensive volume takes a global view of the Chinese experience in the Americas. While the focus is on Chinese Americans in the United States, author Jonathan H. X. Lee also explores the experiences of Chinese immigrants in Canada, Mexico, and South America. He considers why the Chinese chose to leave their home country, where they settled, and how the distinctive Chinese American identity was formed. This volume is organized into four sections: historical overview; political and economic life; cultural and religious life; and literature, the arts, and popular culture. Detailed essays capture the essence of everyday life for this immigrant group as they assimilated, established communities, and interacted with other ethnic groups. Alphabetically arranged entries describe the political, social, and religious institutions begun by Chinese Americans and explores their roles as business owners, activists, and philanthropic benefactors for their communities.

Author : Stefan Al
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780874177084

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Macau and the Casino Complex by Stefan Al Pdf

Special Award of the Jury Winner — 2018 Gourmand World Cookbook Awards In only a decade, Macau has exploded from a sleepy backwater to the world’s casino capital. It was bound to happen. Macau, a former Portuguese colony that became a special administrative region within the People’s Republic of China in 1999, was the only place in China where gambling was legal. With a consumer base of 1.3 billion mainland Chinese deprived of casino gambling, and the world’s largest growing consumer class, international corporations rushed in to enter the games. As a result, the casino influx has permanently transformed the Macau peninsula: its ocean reclaimed, hillside excavated, roads congested, air polluted, and glimmering hotel towers tossed into the skyline, dwarfing the 19th century church towers. Essays by a number of experts give a deeper insight on topics ranging from the myth of the Chinese gambler, the role of feng shui in casino design, the city’s struggle with heritage conservation, the politics of land reclamation, and the effect of the casino industry on the public realm. Drawings and photographs in vivid color visualize Macau’s patchwork of distinct urban enclaves: from downtown casinos, their neon-blasting storefronts eclipsing adjacent homes and schools, to the palatial complexes along a new highway, a Las Vegas-style strip. They also reveal how developers go to great lengths to impress the gambler with gimmicks such as fluorescent lighting, botanic gardens, feng shui dragon statues, cast members’ costumes, Chinese art imitations, and crystal chandelier-decked elevators. It is a book that helps readers grasp the complex process of the development of the casino industry and its overall impact on the social and architectural fabric of the first and last colonial enclave in China.

Author : Alex Reed Westhoff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:C3508765

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The Sacramento Delta National Heritage Corridor by Alex Reed Westhoff Pdf