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The Bok Kai Festival in 1931 in Historic Marysville: Creating a California Community

The roll of the Bok Kai festival in interethnic relations in Marysville CA.

The Girl From Purple Mountain: Love, Honor, War, and One Family's Journey from China to America

The authors, Winberg Chai and his daughter May-lee, examine the life of Winberg's mother, Ruth, in an attempt to understand her secret decision to be buried alone instead of in the shared plots she and her husband had bought together years before.

Korean Spy Chief Warns of Japs

Kilsoo Haan, head of the Slino-Korean People's League, warned of fifth column activity and sabotage by Japanese residents on the Pacific Coast and urged that they be placed in protective custody for the safety and security of the United States.

'Pat' Morita: From TB Sanitarium to internment camp to show-biz fame

Pat Morita, who plays Mr. Miyagi in the Karate Kid franchise spent time in a TB sanitorium (recovering from spinal tuberculosis) and Manzanar internment camp. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a migrant farm worker and a data processor at an…

A Day at the Great Wall Mall

Shopping at the Great Wall Mall in Kent, Washington