China Joe

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China Joe (1834 - 1917[1]; Chew Chung Thui[2], Hi Chung[3], or Lee Hing[4]) was a Chinese American merchant and prospector who worked in Alaska during its gold-mining boom days in the late 19th century. He was well-known for his generosity toward miners.[2] He moved to Wrangell in 1874.[3] In 1881 he opened the first bakery in Juneau[5], where he lived for 36 years. Supporters worked to keep Joe in Juneau when Chinese workers in the Treadwell gold mine were forced out of the city in 1886. Joe was proud to be an active member of the early Juneau community.[3] He is buried in Juneau's Evergreen Cemetery.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ China Joe. Alaska's Digital Archives. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
  2. ^ a b c Marquis, Kim (2008-01-28). Presentation to pay tribute to Juneau pioneer. Juneau Empire. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
  3. ^ a b c Rickard, Thomas Arthur. Through the Yukon and Alaska, p. 22. San Francisco: Mining and Scientific Press, 1909.
  4. ^ China Joe and Other Foreign Miners. Alaska's Gold (1999). Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
  5. ^ Ferrell, Nancy (1995-07-12). The Founding of Juneau, Alaska. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
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