Chinese Work Camp
by Bettmann
Title
Chinese Work Camp
Artist
Bettmann
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
(Original Caption) Chinese camp and construction train in Nevada when building of the first transcontinental railroad was being speeded across the state by the Central Pacific. Because of a shortage of labor on the Pacific Coast, about 10,000 Chinese were brought in to do the work. They were divided into gangs,each with its own native cook and "head man," who handed out the pay and managed other affairs of his group.
Image provided by Getty Images.
Uploaded
May 18th, 2020
Statistics
Viewed 256 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 04/16/2024 at 8:04 PM
Embed
Share
Sales Sheet
Image ID
515461072
Comments
There are no comments for Chinese Work Camp. Click here to post the first comment.