The Center for Sacramento History will hold a free public talk with historian and author Beth Lew-Williams on September 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jean Runyon Little Theatre inside the Memorial Auditorium. She will discuss her book, "John Doe Chinaman: A Forgotten History of Chinese Life Under American Racial Law," which examines the experiences of Chinese immigrants and nationals in the 19th century, as reported by the City of Sacramento.
According to the City of Sacramento, Lew-Williams used the Center’s archives for her research, which included city and county records from the 1800s. Center archivist Kim Hayden said, "We’re always excited to see the outcome of our researchers’ work. We’re looking forward to learning more about this important history and seeing how Beth used the records in our collection for her book."
An event on "John Doe Chinaman" will include a talk, a Q&A session with the author, and a book signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Registration details are available on the City of Sacramento website.
