A group of men gather around mining equipment and pack animals in an outdoor camp, with tents and supplies visible in the background, evoking scenes from historic Far East mining expeditions.

From Far East to West: Mining

Mining & The California Gold Rush

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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.

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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 worker wearing a broad-brimmed hat stands by railroad tracks near the Far East 02 Mining site, carrying tools and a bundle over his shoulder, with trees and a dirt embankment in the background.

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