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Henry S.H. Gee was 15 years old when he immigrated to the United States.
Henry S.H. Gee was 15 years old when he immigrated to the United States.
False
Henry S.H. Gee's father was detained at Angel Island for more than a month.
Henry S.H. Gee's father was detained at Angel Island for more than a month.
False
Henry S.H. Gee's cousin was also detained at Angel Island for more than a month.
Henry S.H. Gee's cousin was also detained at Angel Island for more than a month.
True
Henry S.H. Gee's father had written a book of questions and answers for his cousin.
Henry S.H. Gee's father had written a book of questions and answers for his cousin.
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Henry S.H. Gee and his cousin spent at least two years practicing for the interrogation before they left for America.
Henry S.H. Gee and his cousin spent at least two years practicing for the interrogation before they left for America.
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Henry S.H. Gee was stuck at Angel Island because he didn't have the right papers.
Henry S.H. Gee was stuck at Angel Island because he didn't have the right papers.
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Henry S.H. Gee was 74 years old when he was an engineering supervisor in Houston.
Henry S.H. Gee was 74 years old when he was an engineering supervisor in Houston.
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Henry S.H. Gee ran into 'Number One' on a Houston street.
Henry S.H. Gee ran into 'Number One' on a Houston street.
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Study Notes
Henry S.H. Gee's Immigration Experience
- Immigrated to the United States in 1940 at the age of 17 with a cousin
- Detained for over a month at Angel Island
- Joined father in San Francisco, then moved to Mississippi and later to Houston to join other relatives
Preparation for Interrogation
- Practiced for interrogation with cousin for over a year before leaving for America
- Father created a book of questions and answers, including diagrams of their village and house
- Studied for an hour daily, including during the journey across the Pacific Ocean and while detained at Angel Island
Interrogation Experience
- Questions were tough, including details about family members and household items
- Had to recall specific details, such as where family members slept and what pictures were hanging in which rooms
Meeting "Number One"
- Met an older man in his 30s or 40s detained at Angel Island due to lack of proper papers
- The man, nicknamed "Number One," was well-educated and articulate, and had a good relationship with the guards
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Description
Henry S.H. Gee's journey to the United States, his experiences at Angel Island, and his life after World War II. Learn about his struggles and accomplishments as a Chinese immigrant.
