Chinese men in costume, Augusta, ca. 1890
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Item 10363
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Chinese immigrants to Maine, Hop Ling and an unnamed man pose in costume.
They were members of Augusta's South Parish Congregational Church Chinese Sunday School. Many Chinese residents joined Christian Church Sunday Schools, in part to learn English.
Other Information
- Title: Chinese men in costume, Augusta, ca. 1890
- Creator: Chas. W. Hearn
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Town: Augusta
- County: Kennebec
- State: ME
- Media: Card photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 17 x 11
- Local Code: 2002.225
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Church work with immigrants
Religious education
Chinese Americans--Maine--Augusta
Immigrants--United States--Maine--Augusta
Chinese--United States
South Parish Congregational Church (Augusta, Me.)
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