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Certificate of residence for Don Yin, gardener, age 45 years, of Vina, California, 1894 April 5

 Item — Certificate: 111857, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection consists of 17 certificates of residence for Chinese laborers in California, dated from 1894 to 1897. Each certificate includes the laborer's name, local residence, and occupation; information about his height, eye color, complexion, and physical marks or peculiarities; and a photographic print. Certificates are signed and stamped by O. M. Welburn, Internal Revenue Collector, First District of California.

Dates

  • 1894 April 5

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials are in English.

Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.0 folders (17 certificates)

Repository Details

Part of the California Historical Society Repository

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San Francisco CA 94105