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Chinese Americans -- California -- History -- 19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Certificates of residence for Chinese laborers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3642
Scope and Contents

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: 1894-1897