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Telling the Story of Asian Americans in St. Louis

The following is an excerpt from an article by Srila Nayak as published in the Washington University in St. Louis University Libraries web site: A new digital StoryMap project, Asia in St. Louis, traces the history and experiences of people of Chinese and Japanese descent in St. Louis, from the 1850s to the 1980s. Created by …

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Toronto Police Identify Woman Found Dead in 2017 by Tracing DNA to Switzerland

The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance identifying a woman found in Lake Ontario. On Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 5:15 p.m., officers responded to a call for an unknown trouble at Humber Bay Shores Park. The woman is described as white, 55-70, 5’4″-5’6″, 135-150 lbs., short grey hair, brown eyes. She was wearing a …

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1960 U.S. Census Myths and Facts

The 1960 U.S. Census is the next census scheduled to be released to the public in the year 2032. That’s only 8 years from now. I certainly am anxious to see those records. A recent discussion has erupted over the preservation of the original data. It reminds me of the controversy about the 1960 U.S. Census. …

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