Shipwreck at Columbia River mouth played key role in Chinese immigration

Title

Shipwreck at Columbia River mouth played key role in Chinese immigration

Subject

Columbia River S.S. Great Republic Chinatown, Portland, OR Sojourners

Description

The history of the the S.S. Great Republic, one of the ships that carried Chinese to Oregon. It only conducted one voyage, sinking in the Columbia River. The ship contains many treasures, including objects from those Chinese passengers.

Creator

Wells, Robert

Publisher

The Oregonian

Date

17-Nov-12

Type

IM 2 W45 S45

Identifier

1900.8002

Collection