Tens of thousands of Filipinos who have lived; worked; and raised families for over five generations in this unique city stake their rightful claim to more than a century of shared history in San Francisco. The photographs herein attest to the early arrivals; who came as merchant mariners; businesspeople; scholars; and musicians; as well as agricultural and domestic workers. But their story has often been ignored; told incompletely by others; and edited too selectively by many. The Filipino American experience both epitomizes and defies the traditional immigrant storyline; and these pictures honestly and respectfully document the fruits of their labors; the products of their perseverance; and; at times; their resistance to social exclusion and economic suppression.
#1672258 in eBooks 2010-09-06 2010-09-06File Name: B0093PIE6U
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Fascinating BookBy J. SextonIf you enjoy historic buildings and social history as I do. then this is a fascinating book. I work not far from the district. so I found the book a good introduction to the area. The trees have grown up so much that it is hard to imagine this area being on the edge of town. with prairie beyond.The look at the "normal" childhood during the 1920s-40s was interesting. Many of the people living in the Wolflin area were well off. so the children had more. Children from ranching families would invite friends out for horse riding. Ranching and oil led to supporting businesses. so there are bankers. doctors. and such moving to the area.Now that I have nearly two years spent in Amarillo. the stories have more relevance and I understand them better. Names that I see supporting the arts today are sprinkled through this book. I am glad I have read this book as it has given me background on my adopted home. I wish allowed half stars as I liked the book quite a lot.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great pictures!By Benny BloxomFocused on a few families so a limited scope. Couldve used more detail. Great pictures !0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Sheryl PraterInteresting info in regard to the city I grew up in.
