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Angel Island and Asian immigration are forever linked: Let s not forget the writings on the wall
Richard Lui
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A poem written in Chinese carved into the wall at the old immigration center on Angel Island State Park.Connor Radnovich / The Chronicle 2015Show MoreShow Less
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Inscribed Chinese poetry, written by former Chinese immigrants who were detained at the Angel Island Immigration Station, is seen along the walls of the detention barracks of on Angel Island State Park.Jasna Hodzic / The Chronicle 2010Show MoreShow Less
I never met my grandfather, Lui Lee. First name Lee. Last name Lui. He came to the United States as a teenager, having grown up as a poor farmer in Southern China. His family saved up money so their son could go to the golden mountain America.