17 January 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Nazis Face Disaster as Russians Smash on Towards Warsaw

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Face Disaster as Russians Smash on Towards Warsaw" dated, January 17, 1944. Consists of a map depicting the Russian army takeover of Kyiv and future movement towards Warsaw on the road to Berlin. Reverse side contains articles related to a crash accident at Ellington field that led to four deaths; highlight of Chinese Americans building ships at the California Ship Building Corp., includes a photograph of Ethel Mildred Lee, a Chinese-American woman; and other news. Also included is the column, Bearing Up.

GLC09619.050

5 August 1890

United States. Congress

Pamphlet

Title: 1890 Chinese Immigration

One pamphlet entitled Chinese Immigration dated August 5, 1890. A report from Mr. Morrow from the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Contains the provisions of the 1882 Immigration act commonly referred to as the Chinese Exclusion act. It highlights the issues with the act and the acts of noncompliance that took place around the passage of the act. Argues for continued and more stringent restrictions on immigration from China.

GLC09983

13 May 1882

Kincaid, George S., fl. 1882

Newspaper

Title: The Oregon State Journal. [Vol. 19, no. 16 (May 13, 1882)]

One newspaper issue of The Oregon State Journal dated May 13, 1882. Contains many advertisements and articles concerning local national and international news. Of particular interest are articles concerning: The burial of Man Bang a Chinese miner and free mason.(p 2) The funeral of Ralph Waldo Emerson. (p 2) Candidates for the Governors race. (p 4) "Anti-Chinese Bill Signed" regarding the Chinese exclusion act. (p 4) Many anti-Democrat articles throughout the newspaper.

GLC09984

6 October 1871

Shas De Young & Co.

Newspaper

Title: The San Francisco Chronicle. [Vol. 14, no. 69, (October 6, 1871)]

One newspaper issue of The San Francisco Chronicle dated October 6, 1871. Contains many advertisements and articles concerning local national and international news. Of particular interest are articles concerning: Civil Service tests and objections to the same. (p 1) Trial concerning bigamy and Brigham Young (p 2 + p 3) Large brush fires in Wisconsin (p 2) A prison outbreak (p 2) "Anti-Chinese." An article concerning a meeting of laborers for the purpose of creating a petition to be sent to the Senate against the recent influx of Chinese workers in the area and country. (p 3)

GLC09985

1855

Hutchings, James M., 1820-1902

Broadside

Title: "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining"

One printing entitled, "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining," published in 1855. Contains illustrations and information on various methods of mining; sinking a shaft, canals, hydraulic telegraph, sluicing, hydraulic washing, the guaskutus, ground sluicing, toming, turning the river, panning out, tunneling and rocking the cradle. Does include a caricature of a Chinese-American. Mentions mining towns.

GLC09830

July 1952

Larenti, Luigi M., fl. 1952

Pamphlet

Title: Effects of Nonwhite Purchses on Market Prices of Residences

One pamphlet entitled "Effects of Nonwhite Purchses on Market Prices of Residences," by Luigi M. Laurenti dated July 1952. Item contains analysis of consumerism by single family residences in San Francisco who are not white. Provides tables and map illustrations where market tests for the survey were conducted.

GLC09640.286