Chinese immigrant woman

Lian's Life As A Chinese Immigrant

  • Lian's Birthday

    Lian's Birthday
    I was born March 1st, 1890 on a Tuesday. As I was growing up it was hard. I was never paid for anyhting I did and my family and I had very little food, clothing, water, and shelter.
  • My Fairwell To My Hometown

    It has been hard my whole life, but that is about to change because you see I'm immigrating to Angel Island in about one week with my duaghter and husband. I'm so excited to get there.
  • Arriving at my destination

    I have arrived at Angel Island. it is so pretty here at Angel Island, why didn't I think of this earlier. My husband and daughter can not wait to get off the ship and get some fresh air too. I got a job at a sewing factory. I also met a new friend, her name is jessica.
  • Several Years Later

    It has been twenty years since me, my husband, and daughter have immigrated from china to the U.S. It has been tough here too, but not as bad as it was in China