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Relocation, not Dislocation: Organizational Continuity across Houston’s Chinatowns

By Daniel Killian  The On Leong Merchants Association formed in 1893 as a national mutual aid society for Chinese men. The Houston chapter filed with the Texas Secretary of State in 1944, although it existed prior to that time. Photo courtesy of the Houston History Research Center, Houston Public Library, MSS-1248-0404.  Today, when Houstonians refer […]

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Gordon Quan: A Paragon of Diversity

Houstonian Gordon Quan, who moved to the United States from China as a child in 1951, as worked to better his community through teaching and practicing law throughout his career. As an immigration attorney, he assists people wanting to emigrate to the United States negotiate the difficulties they face. Gordon Quan’s inspiring story illustrates the […]

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