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Paul Louie Artifacts, 1946, 1973, 1976, Undated

 File — Container: Box 3, Folder: 36

Scope and Contents

Includes Golden Spike, Paul Louie name tag, audio cassette tape "Chinese Historical Conference 1973?" with Side 1 labelled "Bill Mason: 'The Chinese in Los Angeles'" and Side 2 is labelled "Paul De Falla 'L.A. 1871 Chinese Massacre'", and Handbook of Chinese America

Golden Spike no. 203 is from the Centennial Golden Spike Ceremony that happened on September 5, 1976 at Lang Station to commemorate the over three thousand Chinese laborers that helped build the Southern Pacific Railroad and the joining of the northern and southern sections of the San Fernando Tunnel, which helped to link San Francisco and Los Angeles. CHSSC was invited by Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society (SCVHS) and participated in this ceremony, and several members of the society received replicas of the driving of the golden spike that connected the transcontinental railway in 1876. The copy of the ledger from SCVHS that we have does not list Paul Louie's name as a purchaser of the spike, so the provenance of this spike is still unknown.

Dates

  • 1946
  • 1973
  • 1976
  • Undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers and to the public for access. Please contact the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.19 Linear Feet (3 Bankers Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Chinese

Repository Details

Part of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California Repository

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