2009 – Vol. 31 No. 1 
The Power of Publicity

The Fate of Los Angeles’ Old Chinatown 1900-1939 
Linda Ngov 

Gim Suey Chong – His Life from Hoyping to Gum Saan 
Raymond Chong 

This journal reflects the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California’s on-going effort to document the history of Los Angeles Chinatown and the surrounding Chinese American communities.

About Gum Saan Journal

Gum Saan Journal is an annual publication. It solicits manuscripts that explore the historical, cultural, and humanistic aspects of Chinese American experiences, particularly relating to Southern California, as well as contemporary issues of relevance to the Chinese American community. Manuscripts should be approximately 3,000 words in length. If your manuscript is accepted for publication, you will be responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted materials used in your article.