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Certificate Of Chinese Immigration - Jung Sew Doon

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Date Range
1918-1927
Description Level
Item
Accession No.
20111050
Physical Description
9 in x6 ¾ in certificate. Metal riveted portrait photo.
Scope and Content
Certificate Of Chinese Immigration for Jung Sew Doon. Chinese ink writings on back. Head tax 500$. Port of entry is Vancouver.
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Date Range
1918-1927
Description Level
Item
Creator
Immigration Branch, Department of Interior, Government of Canada
Physical Description
9 in x6 ¾ in certificate. Metal riveted portrait photo.
History Biographical
According to the Library and Archives Canada Immigration Record Sheet RG 76D2a. Mr. Doon was 19 years old when he came to Canada as a student. His last known place of residence was Dong Bixlee, Yin Ping, China. His file was destroyed for an unknown reason. His c.16 certificate number is 951330.The physical description states that Mr. Doon was 5.6 tall and had a birth mark on his right temple. After he landed in Vancouver he went to Chicago.
Custodial History
Donor found the certificate in the nursing home that his parents owned and where he worked.
Scope and Content
Certificate Of Chinese Immigration for Jung Sew Doon. Chinese ink writings on back. Head tax 500$. Port of entry is Vancouver.
Accession No.
20111050
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