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The Family Journey of Lillian and George Cheu , 2019-06-01

 Item
Identifier: 2019.038.005

Abstract

Lillian Cheu discusses her life moving to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn from Toishan. She recounts growing up in the predominantly Jewish neighborhood and how her parents tried to retain their Chinese culture at home. She goes on to talk about moving to Chinatown and meeting her husband. She ends by discussing gentrification in Chinatown.

Dates

  • Creation: 2019-06-01

Extent

3.4 Gigabytes

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Museum of Chinese in America Repository

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