Items

• Arrowhead Magazine

  Cover of Arrowhead Magazine, September 1940.
• Closeup of signature of Choy Tin Ga thank you certificate

  Closeup of Cai Tingkai's name, seal, and date on a certificate.
• Closeup of Choy Tin Ga thank you certificate.

  Portrait of Cai Tingkai printed on a certificate.
• Choy Tin Ga thank you certificate

  Certificate sent by Chinese general Cai Tingkai thanking his supporters during his world tour. He fled China after a failed rebellion in Fujian.
• [Duplicate] Tuey Far Low, corner of Marchessault Street

  East side of Alameda Street at the corner of Marchessault Street. The building on the right side is Tuey Far Low at 300 Marchessault. Tong Wah Co. Chinese Merchandise is on the left at 800 N Alameda. There are train tracks and a car along Alameda Street.
• [Duplicate] Tuey Far Low, corner of Marchessault Street

  East side of Alameda Street at the corner of Marchessault Street. The building on the right side is Tuey Far Low at 300 Marchessault. Tong Wah Co. Chinese Merchandise is on the left at 800 N Alameda. There are train tracks and a car along Alameda Street.
• Tuey Far Low, corner of Marchessault Street

  Looking down Marchessault Street towards Juan Street from Alameda Street. Man Jen Low, Tong Wah & Co (800 N Alameda), and Korean & Chinese Employment Agents are on the left. Tuey Far Low (300 Marchessault) is on the right. There are train tracks and a car along Alameda Street.
• "The wisdom of the ages is handed down from generation to generation. This young lady in China City seems to be getting some sage advice," p. 11 of Arrowhead Magazine

  A man talks to a young girl at the entrance to Shanghai St looking north across Ord St.
• "You'll find dozens of quaint and loveable characters in China City," p. 13 of Arrowhead Magazine

  A young girl and a man smoking a pipe sit next to each other.
• "The streets and shops of China City present a neat and orderly appearance," p. 12 of Arrowhead Magazine

  View of a courtyard in China City.
• "The restful atmosphere of the Orient pervades China City," p.10 of Arrowhead Magazine

  View of a courtyard in China City.
• "China City, Los Angeles is the most charming Chinese settlement in the Occident," pg. 9 of Arrowhead Magazine

  Johnny Yee rickshaws a woman down a road in China City.
• "The Orient comes to the Occident in Los Angeles' China City"

  Photograph on a cover of Arrowhead Magazine, which was devoted to Western travel and development and distributed for free on Union Pacific trains. Johnny Yee stands as a rickshaw operator with a woman seated behind him.
• Interior of Chinese junk

  Illustration of the interior of a restaurant from "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• Interior of "Wang's" house.

  Illustration of the interior of Wang's house, a set from The Good Earth which had been moved to China City. From "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• Exterior of "Good Earth" house of O-Lan

  Illustration of the house of O-Lan, a building from the set of The Good Earth which had been moved to China City. From "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• The lung of Chong

  Illustration of a building from "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• The stone stairway, the gift shop, the willow house, the temple of Quan Yin.

  Illustration of a stairway and buildings from "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• The stone stairway, the gift shop, the willow house, the temple of Quan Yin.

  Illustration of a stairway and buildings from "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• Pagoda entrance to Hangchow Cafe.

  Illustration of the entrance to Hangchow Cafe from "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• Storefronts in China City

  Illustration of storefronts in China City. From left to right: Entrance of Chinese Village, House of Len & Son, Recreation Center, Chan Loo, the Magician. From "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• Storefronts in China City

  Illustration of storefronts in China City. From left to right: Rainbow Tea Room and Art Shop, Cha Tai Pow, Chinese Slipper Shop, Cathay Art Studio, Imperial Musicians, Little Peanuts. from "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• Temple bazaar, Fong Yun Importer Basket Shop

  Illustration of Temple bazaar and Fong Yun Importer Basket Shop from "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• The Harbor of Whang-Po-Wong Duck

  Illustration of the Harbor of Whang-Po-Wong Duck from "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.
• Storefronts in China City

  Illustration of storefronts in China City. From left to right: Louie's Tea and Novelty Store, The International Shop, Chekiang Importers, The Flower Hut, The Chinese Tavern. From "China City" by Raymond Connor, illustrated by F. Paul (Lyles?), copyright 1938 George S. Stein, published by China City Publishing Co. Los Angeles, Calif.