SF History Association slideshow and talk: Judy Yung on Angel Island

Guest Speaker: Judy Yung, coauthor of Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
St. Philip’s Catholic Church, 725 Diamond (at 24th St.), Noe Valley
Doors Open: 7 p.m.

From 1910 to 1940, an island in San Francisco Bay was at the center of the 20th century's greatest debates over immigration. The Angel Island Immigration Station, known as the "Ellis Island of the West," was the detention center for nearly half a million people who sailed through the Golden Gate to
pursue the American Dream or find safety from war, poverty, and religious and political persecution. For some, this was the entry point to their new lives in America. For others, it was a prison and their final destination before being sent home. Some were excluded and deported because of their race; others were found to be physically unfit, illiterate, or "likely to become a public charge.”

Historians Erika Lee and Judy Yung ― both descendants of Angel Island immigrants ― uncovered the stories of these surprisingly diverse immigrants through extensive new research, immigration records, oral histories, and inscriptions on the barrack walls. Their experiences on the island and
beyond — illustrated by beautiful archival photographs—reveal how Angel Island represents both the best and worst of American history.

Judy Yung is Professor Emerita of American Studies at UC Santa Cruz. Her other books include Island: Poetry and History of Chinese immigrants on Angel Island, 1910-1940, and Unbound Feet: A Social History of Chinese Women in San Francisco.

Doors open at 7 p.m. with refreshments and a S.F. historical book sale, while the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. sharp. There is a $5 admission for nonmembers. Limited parking in schoolyard (entrance on Elizabeth St.), but additional parking is available on surrounding streets. Muni: 24-Divisadero and 48-Quintara stop at Castro and 24th streets; 35-Eureka stops at Diamond and 24th streets.

PEP Community Show this Friday

Greetings!

You are cordially invited to attend PEP's Annual Community show this Friday, May  6, 2011 @ 6:00 PM at the Burton High School Auditorium. The event will showcase the many talented students and teachers from PEP.  There
will be lots of entertainment to enjoy, including dance, poetry, readings, and plays. This is our most popular event and is always well attended by the community.  Please join us in celebration of this years theme of "Hope that Grew From Concrete."  We look forward to seeing you at the show.

Sincerely,

The Students and Teachers of PEP

Raza Studies Graduation Reception 2011

¡Felicidades! Congratulations!

You and your family and friends are invited to the Raza Studies

Graduation Reception!

    The Department of Raza Studies would like to invite the Class of 
2011 Raza Studies Majors and Minors, along with friends and family, 
to a reception in your honor.

     Come help us celebrate your SFSU graduation and the completion of the Raza Studies Major or Minor degree program.

     This is a time for fun, food, friends, family and faculty to join in honoring you and your accomplishments. 

When: Friday, May 20 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Where: EP 103 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132

     Please RSVP using this Evite and give us the number of guests in your party by May 11, 2011. 

      A prize will be awarded by random drawing of all students who have RSVP'ed by May 11, so don't delay. 

RSVP HERE