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The history of the International District: early Chinese immigration

History of when Chinese immigrants first settled in Seattle and the Chinatown/International District. Includes history of Chinese immigrants' first arrival in the United States and the Anti-Chinese Riots in Seattle.

The History of the Chinese in Seattle (III) 1889 - 1925 and 1925 - 1935

In Chinese. This is the part of a series on the Chinese in Seattle. 1889 - 1925, The Birth of Chinatown and 1925 - 1935, The Difficult and Hard Period. Photos of Chin Key, Dan Woo's maternal Grandfather, Ma Dong, builder of the Hong Kong Restaurant,…

The History of Masks

Chapter from the book "Maskmaking" by Carole Sivin. Includes information about Noh (Japanese theater that includes masks), Chinese opera, Korean theater, and Bali performances.