Material culture, social networks, and the Chinese of Ouray, Colorado, 1880-1920
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Abstract
This study examines a sample of artifacts recovered from the Vanoli Site (5OR30) encompassing a privy and trash midden located directly behind an historic Chinese laundry. Previous research in Overseas Chinese archaeology has focused on historically large Chinese communities and processes of acculturation, resulting in a homogenous perception of past Overseas Chinese experiences. The purpose of this project is to explore the small, historic Chinese community of Ouray, Colorado, and work to understand their past experiences in terms of social interaction rather than acculturation. Borrowing ...
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Author(s)
Knee, Alexis Ryan
Advisor(s)
Van Buren, Mary
Date Issued
2012
Format
born digital; masters thesesRelated items
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