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Chinatown, Deadwood, South Dakota

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of this country, and engage that no immigration of my people shall visit the Hills, except to engage in the lighter occupations of washing, cooking and house servants. I am authorized to make the above statement public by all the Chinese inhabitants of this city who will co-operate with me in this matter." An additional promise was made later to woodworking industry members that the Chinese would continue to only engage in "the lighter occupations." Although some immigrants did continue working in mining and "lighter occupations," the large, numbered migration that had been predicted never materialized, and these economic worries because less prominent. After this response from Chinese community members,
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into the next century. The exclusionary acts did not apply to specified exceptions of individuals who were considered of a higher socioeconomic status. The fluidity of individuals who performed jobs under multiple statuses were vulnerable and often classified under laborer. One of the biggest consequences of these acts was the lasting racialization and racism that would affect the Chinese community and other immigrant groups from Asia such as Japanese, Indian, Korean, etc. The implications of these actions are seen within the population of the Chinatown as there was only a listed 73 Chinese individuals in 1900, with the population continually declining after that.
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simultaneously lowered prices, placing them out of business, only to raise prices again once they were closed. In response to Chinese success, a territorial law was passed in 1887 to try and limit the ownership of laundries to "American Citizens or those intent on becoming one." In response, many Chinese announced their intention to become citizens and stopped paying licensing fees in protest of the discrimination. These legislative acts did little to curb Chinese dominance within the industry and in 1892, 8 out of 9 of listed laundry outlets were still owned by Chinese individuals.
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mining industry and it touched off an economic depression that lasted for 3 years. When this industry dropped, mines and the businesses that surrounded them closed. Majority of the Chinatown's population were young single male laborers who had come to participate in the mining industry. As a result,
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are expected to start arriving daily." Reports like these evoked racist reactions from the mining community, who saw the Chinese as a direct threat to their financial stability. It was a common perception that these immigrants were willing to work for fewer wages than the typical mining salary of $ 4
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of this time. As early as 1875, the Black Hills Daily Times began to report that "rice and the 'other necessities of life' " were being transported by train for the "so-called 'Celestial chuckleheads from the Flowery Kingdom.' " The same paper also reported Chinese immigrants who were moving towards
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In response to these organizations, the Chinese chose to respond through a written appeal. Kuong Wing, a member of the Chinatown community, attempted to reassure miners by stating: "I have undertaken to stop such influx of my people as shall tend to interfere with the labor of white men in the mines
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occurred in these areas as a mechanism to deal with this unfamiliar environment. Despite this De facto segregation, Chinese individuals still participated within the larger Deadwood community economically and culturally. They organized fire fighting "Hose Teams" and participated in races and rallies
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In 1898, two Chinese men opened a hotel called the "Dublin Hotel." They were evaluated in the Black Hills Daily Times, which said they were "a first-class hotel in every respect." The hotel charged twenty-five dollars a month, which included room and board. These numerous individuals and industries
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was passed and was written originally to last for ten years. It would eventually get extended at the ten-year mark and would continue to be in United States law for over half a century. Its significance in relation to the anti-Chinese movement greatly influenced the nation's immigration policy well
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were expressing, Chinese immigrants provided cheap labor for large industries within the United States. This was often seen as a direct threat to the economic opportunities of Native US citizens. The passage of the Act made the future possibility of immigration nonexistent for Chinese laborers and
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as a result of immigration restrictions of the time. A U.S. government official arranged for him to return to Deadwood. His building loan defaulted in 1915 and was bought by the bank in Deadwood. In 1919, his family returned to China again following a stroke Tsue had. He eventually died in China in
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League in the Black Hills, intent on protecting "white interests." The League was supported by the Miners Union and they repeatedly gave speeches expressing their disinterest with the continued immigration of the Chinese to the Black Hills. On one occasion, they stated during a speech that "bills
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than in other parts of the United States. However, some groups still expressed negative feelings towards the group of immigrants. Towards the later half of 1877, changes in the mining labor industry were taking place. Rather than working independently, corporate-owned mines were contracting labor.
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during the 19th and 20th centuries. These artifacts are examined for two goals. To document and inventory Deadwood Chinatown artifacts and to gain an idea of cultural activities that occurred in these areas. These artifacts help better understand what the lives of Deadwood residents, including the
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for many Chinese individuals since immigrants were mostly male. The mentality was to further individual economic growth, which was driven by the Gold Rush taking place in the Black Hills. Traditional foods were imported from China and were used habitually. Clothing materials were an assortment of
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In addition to these two dominant occupations, Chinese immigrants engaged in other capital ventures. Business owners like Wong Fee Lee, who owned the Wing Tsue Emporium, as well as Hi Kee, who owned the Hi Kee Company, provided articles in order to continue maintaining traditional ways of Chinese
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used these laundry houses to have their garments cleaned. In the year 1880, the occupation of laundryman was the highest listed job of the entire county at 110 individuals, the second highest being mining at 39. The attraction of self-employment, consistency of clientele, and profit all lead the
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for prospects of Gold, others had arrived with the intention of beginning other establishments. A major economic force within the historic Chinatown was the laundry or "washee houses." Descriptions of the Chinatown often refer to the numerous laundry establishments that lined the main square. The
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There are many cultural and economic differences that made the Chinese community distinct such as success with laundry establishments and the structure of Chinese families. The Chinese community is no longer there like it was at the end of the 19th century. Archeological excavations have tried to
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industry members voiced complaints about the Chinese workers who were participating in their industries. Each group protested the Chinese immigrants through speeches, public displays of protest, and creating committees that would try to provide ultimatums to Chinese workers and their employers.
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Deadwood, South Dakota has survived despite economic difficulties and three large fires that threatened to plunge the town out of existence. Although the Chinatown no longer exists, its memory lives on through the continuation of Deadwood as a popular tourist attraction. While the town now is
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The Chinatown was developed in Deadwood in 1877. Collective living was practiced among the Chinese community and helped to unify the entire Deadwood community. Culture and customs were important for Chinese individuals to confront an unfamiliar environment in a different, foreign country.
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White members of Deadwood expressed feeling discontent with the Chinese dominance of this industry and advised women to try opening their own laundries to break the monopoly. In 1880, two white women opened the Minneapolis Laundry. They were quickly outsold as all of the Chinese laundries
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considered a national historic landmark, Deadwood is different from what it was at the end of the 19th century. Once gambling was made legal again, Deadwood began to boom at the end of the 20th century. Now there are hotels, casinos, spas, and all kinds of amenities/services that make
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movement, especially in California, culminated in the passing of laws against the Chinese community. It was not until the 1870s that the "closing of America’s gates" phrase was used by California officials. Despite earlier treaties made between the Chinese and U.S. government, the
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changed the original treaty and allowed more regulatory laws to be passed by the U.S. government. The Page Law barred Asian individuals connected or suspected of prostitution and Asian individuals who held contracts of labor a few years before the Chinese Exclusion Act. The
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was a common pastime and showcased interactions between the Chinese culture and other cultures in the Deadwood area. The process of archaeological excavation of Chinese artifacts in the area is still undergoing to further knowledge of Chinese culture in
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Black Hills Daily Times, 30 Jan. 1878, 25 Apr. 1878. Cited: "It's a Fact." The following appeared, "that the almond-eyed celestials, on the principle of cheap labor and over production, have a corner on the market" (Black Hills Weekly Times. 2 Aug.
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document and identify Deadwood's Chinatown artifacts and structures, in order to gain a better idea of what that occurred in these areas. These efforts will help better understand what the lives of Chinese members in South Dakota was like.
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led an expedition into the Black Hills where he announced there was indeed gold present on the land. As a result, prospectors began arriving in large quantities in search of the economic prospects that this discovery promised.
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Chinese individuals participated in Deadwood community events and embraced aspects of Western Culture. Here, the Chinese Hose Team of America is pictured after they had won the "Hub-and-Hub race" in Deadwood. July 4th,
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left following this collapse, while others left later into the early 20th century. Many members of the Chinatown, such as Wing Tsue and Ban Wong who were notable businessmen, returned to China. Death, the
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made Deadwood City a thriving community within the Black Hills. Previous to the rush, Deadwood had been a small mining camp, but with masses arriving, Deadwood was transformed into an integral part of
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The source is found at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Census of Population for Lawrence County 1880, 1900, 1910. The 1890 census records were destroyed in a fire.
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that it is located in. Deadwood is located in a mountain range called the Black Hills, which are named because of how dark they look from a distance, as they are heavily covered in
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were another key social practice within not only the Chinese community but the Deadwood community as a whole. The Chinese community in Deadwood maintained traditional mortuary
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within the county to pursue this career. Most Chinese establishments charged 25 cents for a shirt and profits could sometimes come out to as much as 10 dollars daily.
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traditional cultural clothing and American clothing. The practice of binding feet occurred among the Chinese community at the end of the 19th century.  Also,
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Cultural artifacts and structures have not been documented well. Recently burned structural remnants showcased an indoor area where gaming activities occurred.
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and created what would become "a cultural, social, and economic nucleus for many Chinese living and working in the surrounding smaller mining camps and towns."
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during July 4 festivities in order to show which Chinese team was better. These interactions helped overcome aspects of separation that may have been present.
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of the United States signed on May 6, 1882, that prohibited all immigration of Chinese laborers. Before its passage into federal law, the act was preceded by
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to $ 7 of that day. This tension led to the first organizational resistance in March 1878. J.O. Reed held a large gathering and created the first
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By Watson Parker. (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1981. xiv + 302 pp. Maps, illustrations, notes, selected bibliography, and index.),
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Drawing depicting life in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. The piece also features two Chinese individuals on the right side of the picture.
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8. Black Hills Daily Times, 14 Apr. 1877. The article further stated that "they are coming fully equipped for the mining business."
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life, customs, and ceremonies while in the United States. Some goods included imported silk, tea-making supplies,
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Over 100,000 Chinese individuals immigrated to the United States in the 30 years preceding the passing of the
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In addition to Deadwood's frontier culture, it was also home to the largest Chinatown of any city east of
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to this country, and for the benefit of our working classes, we hope they will pass." Additionally,
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demand for washing houses was high due to the large amounts of mining that took place in the area.
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and it became central to their culture. In the year 1868, the United States government signed the
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at the time. Notable figures of Deadwood's Chinatown include Fee Lee Wong, who made his way to
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U.S. Bureau of the Census 1880 Census of Population and Housing: 1880 Census. Washington D.C.
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did not see another collective anti-Chinese campaign or organized violent incidents again.
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Chinese and exhorted white miners to learn from them in order to become more successful.
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Despite intense oppression at the time, Chinese immigrants in Deadwood experienced less
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Political Cartoon depicting anti-Chinese sentiment that was present during the time.
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participated and contributed extensively to the Chinatown and Deadwood communities.
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for individuals who died, including parades and placing offerings with the body.
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driven rhetoric and violence. Similar to the arguments that many in
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The city was named after dead trees that were present in the
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Map highlighting Lawrence County where Deadwood is located.
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it impacted immigrants already within the United States.
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Drawing depicting Chinese prospectors in the Black Hills.
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Fee Lee Wong, also known as Wing Tsue, made his way to
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Index


Deadwood
Lawrence County
U.S. state
South Dakota
Chinatown
San Francisco
the Black Hills
Gold Rush.

44°22′36″N 103°43′45″W.
gulch
evergreen trees
Lakota
Black Hills
shale
sandstone
limestone
granite

Deadwood
Lakota
Lawrence County
South Dakota
Black Hills
Lakota Sioux
claimed the land
Treaty of Fort Laramie (1868)
General Armstrong Custer
This gold rush

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