"CALIFORNIA—THE CHINESE AGITATION IN SAN FRANCISCO—A MEETING OF THE WORKINGMEN'S PARTY ON THE SAND LOTS"

Title: "CALIFORNIA—THE CHINESE AGITATION IN SAN FRANCISCO—A MEETING OF THE WORKINGMEN'S PARTY ON THE SAND LOTS"
Description: This illustration by H. A. Rodgers was published on page 41 of the March 20, 1880, issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. It depicts a mob gathering at the "sand lots" in front of San Francisco's city hall on July 23, 1977. The meeting was intended to show support for the labor movement and workers who were striking for better work conditions in the Eastern United States. Although not the direct targets of the gathering, anti-Chinese sentiments can be seen on the signs of some of the attendees. Many incorrectly blamed the Chinese for the loss of jobs caused by the economic depression. The meeting gave rise to the San Francisco riot of 1877, which continued for two days and took the lives of four Chinese men (Brekke; Frost 45).
Date: Published March 20, 1880. Depicts a scene from July 23, 1877.
Creator: Illustration by H. A . Rodgers
Publisher: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper; Internet Archives
Source: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
Subject: Anti-Chinese Violence, San Francisco riot of 1877
Format: Illustration
Coverage: San Francisco, California
Language: English

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