Settling in Flagstaff - The story of the first Chinese-American family to reside in Flagstaff, AZ
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- In September 1916, the Wong June family traveled by boat and train bound for Flagstaff, Arizona. They were the first Chinese family to settle in the town. The youngest son, Jimmy June Wong, shares about their experiences, including immigration challenges, growing up in a large family, operating the American Laundry, and his father’s dream of having everyone under the same roof in America.
Producer: Nina Shelton
Videographer: Robert Lindberg
Editor: Robert Lindberg
Additional photos provided by the Wong June family
Love it!! Thank you for making this!
moved to tears…
JJ and I were classmates in dental school. In those 4 years we became very close. There were 4 of us who studied together for finals. After graduation we all went our separate ways and started our careers. But Jim and I stayed in contact via the telephone in those days. Then often via the internet later on. He was an excellent clinician. He had the respect of all of our classmates. Being Chinese was never an issue. He was just JJ and a good guy. His wife, Ora, was a charming lady who was a nurse as I recall. Watching this documentary is more than impressive. God Bless you Jim...
Awesome story and excellent narration by a guy who focuses on hard work and opportunity, not victim hood or complaining .
Interesting to say the least.
It is wonderful to hear these heartwarming stories.
This is how the Chinese came to America and endured the hardships to be part of the American fabric.
More stories should evolve for the younger generation to understand how the Chinese is a part of American history.
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