Digital Collections
Learn about Seattle’s Chinatown-International District and the first Asian pioneers who settled here through artifacts and archival pieces dating back to the early 20th century.
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In Partnership with the Tenement Museum
Your Story, Our Story features objects and traditions that tell personal stories of American migration and cultural identity. This national project uncovers patterns and differences of our experiences across the country. Explore stories from across the country, upload a story that carries meaning in your family, and join us in telling the stories of American migration and cultural identity.
“In 1948, Chinese American women sought election to the board of the Chong Wa Benevolent Association, an umbrella organization of all of the Chinese associations in Washington state. They were the first women in the nation to achieve these positions.”
Jewels and Gems
Each week we highlight an item from our collections in our throwback series “Jewels and Gems.’”
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