Synopses & Reviews
In June of 2010, the University of Alberta’s Bruce Peel Special Collections Library mounted an exhibit of documents, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera which provided significant insight into Chinese pioneer life on the Canadian Prairies. Written by exhibit curator Brian Evans, the accompanying exhibit catalog chronicles the stories of these immigrants as they welcomed new opportunities, struggled with racism, and became integral parts of the communities in which they lived.
About the Author
Brian L. Evans was Professor of Chinese History at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.