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Uncovering and Mainstreaming Chinese American History in Oregon
Recent scholarship and public-facing projects have made strides in placing Chinese Americans within broader narratives of Oregon's history. This free presentation on July 26th at Obelisk Brewery at 6:00 p.m. offers a glimpse into some of the wide-ranging projects, including those led by the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project, that have helped broaden our understanding of Oregon's past.
This program is presented in collaboration with the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project, Oregon Historical Society, Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology, and Obelisk Beer Company.
Jennifer Fang is a historian, curator, community worker, and second-generation Chinese American. She is the Director of Exhibitions at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience in Seattle. She guest co-edited the Winter 2021 special issue of the Oregon Historical Quarterly on Oregon?s Chinese Diaspora. Her research and writing have been published in the Journal of American Ethnic History and the Oregon Historical Quarterly. She currently serves as historical advisor to the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project, on the editorial board of the Oregon Historical Quarterly, and the board of directors of the Western Museums Association.
Clatsop County Historical Society is a privately funded, independent, 501(C)(3) not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Clatsop County, Oregon, and the surrounding area. The Society operates the Liisa Penner Research Center and Archives, the Flavel House Museum, the Heritage Museum, the Oregon Film Museum, and the Uppertown Firefighters Museum.
Uncovering and Mainstreaming Chinese ...
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
Saturday July 26th; 6pm - 8pm
Location
Obelisk Brewery
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
503-325-2203 or e-mail info@astoriamuseums.org.
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