Chinese Overseas America Database

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Chinese Overseas America Database is a groundbreaking digital resource that centralizes and preserves the multifaceted experiences of Chinese immigrants in the United States. Developed in response to the growing demand for accessible, well-curated historical data, this database stands at the intersection of archival research, community memory, and digital technology. By aggregating a wide range of primary and secondary sources—including immigration records, oral histories, legislative documents, newspaper archives, photographs, and personal .


Aletters—the database provides a holistic view of the Chinese chinese overseas australia database American journey from the mid-19th century to the present. It traces the shifting tides of public sentiment, the socio-political challenges faced by immigrants, and the evolving identity of Chinese Americans through different eras. Significantly, it documents the impact of exclusionary laws such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, as well as landmark achievements like the contributions of Chinese laborers to the construction of the transcontinental railroad and the growth of resilient Chinatowns in cities like San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles.