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East Bend: Know China - The Untold Story of Chinese American History in Oregon

Event Type: Adult Program
Age Group(s): Adult
Date: 9/15/2016
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Description:
 Helen Ying takes a stroll down the historical lane of the Pendleton, Oregon Chinese community, including the history of the underground city, where people retreated to escape discrimination. Rediscovered after being unnoticed for many years, the story includes legal and illegal businesses that operated for over 100 years.

A former educator, Ying has served on civic and community organizations related to education and Chinese communities.

This program is sponsored by The Oregon Historical Society in conjunction with their "Chinese American: Exclusion / Inclusion" exhibit.





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Library: East Bend Public Library
Location: Meeting Room
Contact: Liz Goodrich
Contact Number: 541-312-1032
Presenter: Helen Ying
Link: Visit Oregon Historical Society