Goo Kim Signed Document

Object/Artifact

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Hawaii's History, A Personal Collection

For reference only

For reference only

Name/Title

Goo Kim Signed Document

Description

See complete signed document under J. M. Kapena See also related document signed by C (Ching) Alee, First President of the United Chinese Society of Hawaii Goo Kim Fui (Chinese: 古今輝; pinyin: Gǔ Jīnhuī, 1835–1908) was an influential Chinese merchant, community leader, and philanthropist. He was a defender of the Chinese people[1] during the exclusion act in Honolulu in the 1880s and played an instrumental role in uniting the local Chinese people. Goo's efforts to protect their rights from prejudices against Chinese immigrants meant that many Chinese were able to prosper in their work and living.[2]

Web Links and URLs

Wikipedia - Goo Kim Fui, Sojourners and Settlers, Chinese Migrants in Hawaii

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hawaiiancovers@gmail.com

Create Date

May 12, 2024

Update Date

October 12, 2024