Thursday 17. March [Diary entry]

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Title:

Abstract:

Diarist discusses crime and moral conditions in Sacramento and comments on the presence of Chinese brothels. Diarist also describes the occupations, amusements, clothing, and customs of the Chinese population in Sacramento.

Subject:

Sacramento (Calif.) -- Social life and customs.

Chinese -- California -- Sacramento.

Crime -- California -- Sacramento.

Identifier:

MS 39 (Vault)

Related Item:

Chinese and Westward Expansion : California Historical Society : J[ames?] Lamson diary: ms, 1852 Jan.-1861 Oct.

Collection:

Chinese in California

Contributing Institution:

California Historical Society