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The sojourners - the first immigrants to California in the mid-1800's primarily from China's southeastern area - came in search of "Gold Mountain." Despite their invaluable contribution to California's economy and the nation's railroad system, the sojo...
William D. Estrada, chair Of the History Department for NHM, shares his knowledge about the history of Los Angeles and its relation to historic preservation.
Artist Tyrus Wong recollects his journey of becoming an artist from a student at Benjamin Franklin Junior High School in Pasadena to a production illustrator in the film industry.
Professor Kwan Ming Chan talks about the fascinating journey of Kong Chow Temple, Los Angeles's first Chinese temple.
Brian Kito, discusses the history of his family's iconic business, and the cultural connection to the community that has kept their doors open for 107 years.
Leslee Leong narrates the roots of the F. Suie One Company and how the business has transformed from lingerie to antiques.
Tracing her family's Chinese-American journey from the small impoverished village of Dimtao to the wild, dusty streets of Los Angeles in the 1870's, Lisa See's family memoir weaves a complex tapestry that is vital to the history of Los Angeles.
Esther Lee Johnson recalls the working spirit of her mother, the accomplishments she experienced throughout childhood, and her first and most memorable experiences working in the movies.
Siu Lee, owner of The Jade Tree, details the contents and history of her family's business of antiquities
Mason Fong talks about the rich history spanning four generations of his family-owned Antique shop and the ethnic importance of preserving these remaining historical monuments throughout Chinatown.
Christine Sterling, Los Angeles' socialite and civic leader, used the sets of the 1937 film The Good Earth to recreate the feel of a small Chinese village in China City.
Departures talked with Charlie Quon about his days in City Market and how Chinese Americans ruled the produce industry.
