A large group of people, mostly men, eat rice and interact inside a crowded wooden building with cooking pots, baskets, and kitchenware visible—capturing a moment in the journey of Far East immigration.

From Far East to West: Immigration

19th Century Immigration

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Exhibit sign with English and Chinese text: "From Far East to West: The Chinese American Frontier," highlighting Far East immigration, and a graphic of a lantern.

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A group of men examine a small object, possibly gold, in a rocky, sunlit canyon with Far East 02 Mining tools and pack animals visible in the background.

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