Notebook of G.V. Smith, a key figure in the 1886 anti-Chinese riots in Seattle. Includes a description of the formation of the Puget Sound Cooperative Colony.
Seven pages of a manuscript rebutting some common arguments for Chinese exclusion and expressing admiration for the Chinese, attributed to Sam Shorey of Seattle.
Letter sent to Hon. James G. Swan, United States Commissioner in Port Townsend, Washington, from Charles E. Claypool, Assistant U. S. Attorney of Tacoma, Washington, regarding the trial of Charles Dine, a man charged with illegally bringing foreig...
Memorandum on paper stamped with James G. Swan's name and jurisdiction, relating to the arrival of Quong Jew Doo and Wing Sing, two Chinese men, in Port Townsend.
Catalogue of goods available through Eng Chow Company, including Chinese ornaments, dishware, jewlery, clothing and other goods. Also contains background information on Eng Chow.
Two folders containing ephemera related to Canada Day celebrations, such as flags, balloons and pins. Includes documents related to planning Canada Day festivities. Sent to Dr. Wallace Chung for his involvement on the Canadian Multiculturalism C...
Government of Canada. Department of the Secretary of State of Canada.
Three-tiered wicker basket painted with black and red paint, with design on lid. The wedding basket would be filled with treats and gifts and presented at the wedding.
Two brown glazed jars used to hold pills. Both jars have the same label with Chinese characters. One is open, and the other is sealed with pills inside.
3 vials of eucalyptus oil. The vials are in boxes which are fragile and damaged. These vials were distributed in Vancouver by Gim Lee Yuen Ltd., located at 75-77 Pender St.
Wooden opium trade chest, containing opium layout. Holds glass lanterns in cardboard boxes and a compartment for opium tins. Retrieved by Dr. W.B. Chung from the cellar of a Pender Street store
