Book Overview
When the Chinese were asked to help dig irrigation ditches in the 1850s in Genoa and Dayton, Nevada, no one imagined that they would constitute almost nine percent of the state's population by 1880. Although many were attracted by mining prospects, the ability to own land, and work in railroad construction projects, they held a wide variety of jobs, including ranching, sheepherding, logging, medicine, merchandising, and gaming. Their restaurants and laundries could be found throughout the state. The children became acculturated because the state did not require them to attend segregated schools. Federal and state anti-Chinese legislation had a devastating effect upon the population after 1890, but the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1943 and other immigration laws brought newcomers who added to the growth of Chinese Americans. The postwar period saw new opportunities opening up that allowed their leaders to be recognized for their contributions to their community and the state.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738574945
ISBN13:9780738574943
Release Date:July 2011
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.6" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
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The Silver Mountain State Chinese
Published by walter Ko , 1 year ago
This is an important chapter in American history about the Chinese in Nevada with a Chinese cowboy on a horse as the book cover. It covers the Chinatown with vintage pictures and text for review. However, on page 20, the caption said the letter was dated 1900 but the Chinese on the left column date was China Republic year 9, meaning 1920. It is exciting to learn about the founder of Chinese Republic, Dr. Sun Yat-sen stopped by Reno and Winnemucca and got financial support.
Page 17 showed a picture of Quong Kee who was present at the Golden Spike Ceremony in May 1869 at Promontory Point UT. Page 81 was a picture of 19Reno Chinatown gambling house. Chinese played fantan, dice, domino, and Kano before Reno and Las Vegas initiated the license of gaming with these games and tradition. It was Chinese who helped develop this important money making industry for the State!
This book helps understand the life of Chinese in this state, further reading is needed for the Silver mountain of Virginia City in Comstock Lode and their supporting role.
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