Anti-Chinese riot in Denver, Colorado

Anti-Chinese riot in Denver, Colorado

Chinese--Colorado--Denver--19th century

Race riots--Colorado--Denver--19th century

Vandalism--Colorado--Denver

Description from Denver Public Library item record: "View of an anti-Chinese riot on a street in Denver, Colorado. Rioters assault Chinese men, throw belongings out of windows and use wooden beams to destroy frame buildings. Rioters wear hats and sack suits, and Chinese men have queues (braids) and wear shan ku (tunic and trousers) and bu xie (cotton shoes)." Link to resource.

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Wilkins, N. B

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Denver Public Library Special Collections

Z-3820

1880-1890

Colorado (state)

Denver (county)

Denver (inhabited place)