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Saving Our Legacy of Angel Island
by Connie Young Yu
During the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Immigration Station, AIISF President Buck Gee paid tribute to the founders of the Angel Island restoration and preservation effort, particularly Connie Young Yu and Christopher Chow, who were in the audience.. This article explains how the Immigration Station was saved from destruction.
Connie Young Yu is the vice-president of the Chinese Historical Society of America and a founding member of the Angel Island Immigration Station Historical Advisory Committee.
My Night in the Wood House
By William Warrior
William Warrior is a volunteer docent at Angel Island State Park. The following article recounts his overnight stay at the Immigration Station. In 2009, he contributed the article “Minor Daughter of a Merchant: The Story of Chiu Yook Lon: A Paper Daughter on Angel Island” to AIISF.
At the U.S. Immigration Station National Historic Landmark,
Angel Island, California,
Winter Solstice Eve, 2009
Rep. Zoe Lofgren keynotes South Bay celebration of Immigration Station’s 100th anniversary
On February 5, nearly 200 AIISF supporters gathered at the Hilton Santa Clara to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Immigration Station at Angel Island State Park. Assemblymember Paul Fong introduced our special guest, Representative Zoe Lofgren, who is chair of the House subcommittee on Immigration. She spoke about the importance of remembering Angel Island as our nation considers comprehensive immigration policy reform. AIISF board member Gerrye Wong concluded the program with a rousing call to action which helped raise over $16,000 for our educational programs.
We wish to thank the following table captains and sponsors for their dedication and hard work.Sponsors: Buck Gee, Ko Nishimura, and Glenn Osaka. Table captains: Michael Chang, Roger Eng, Carol Fong, Buck Gee, Jeff and Susan Lee, Lisa Liu, Glenn Osaka, Robert Sun, Antonia Tu, Alan Wong, Brenda Hee Wong, Calvin Wong, Flo Oy Wong, Gerrye Wong and Elizabeth Xu.
AIISF Celebrates 100th anniversary of Immigration Station
The Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) marked the 100th anniversary of the opening of U.S. Immigration Station at Angel Island with a moving ceremony on January 21, 2010 that was highlighted by the naturalization of 100 new U.S. citizens from 44 countries.Read more: AIISF Celebrates 100th anniversary of Immigration Station
Our Prayers Go Out to the Family and Friends of Silvia Lange
Silvia Lange, a longtime volunteer docent at Angel Island State Park and friend of AIISF, was reported missing on January 25, 2010. Her car was found with two dogs inside at the Point Reyes North Beach parking lot. Another of Silvia's dogs was found with a leash caught up on some rocks along the beach. Search parties have been unable to find her.
A year ago, Silvia participated in the Grand Reopening of the Immigration Station as she provided historical interpretation of Deaconess Katherine Maurer, who helped immigrants for nearly 30 years at Angel Island. Silvia also joined us at the January 21, 2010 100th anniversary commemoration. She said it brought her great joy to welcome each new U.S. citizen as she handed them a program.
Our prayers and well wishes go out to her friends and family. Anyone with information about Lange's whereabouts is urged to call National Park Service rangers at 415-464-5170.
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