Manuscripts

Historical sign, Chinatown

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Description: Image a portion of a historical sign posted in Chinatown, focused on the history of New Chinatown.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: January 21, 2005
Call number: mssSooHoo
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