As much as we are interested in the history of the salmon canning industry and the Chinese cannery workers, our approach to the subject are more like hobbyists than historians. We do not conduct first hand researches and study original historical documents. However,, occasionally, we do come across a piece of document or evidence that allows us a moment of historical speculation. So here is the story of the firm of Quong Ham Wah. We have learned from historians that “During the period 1892-1908, the APA (Alaska Packers Association) worked with a total of 46 Chinese contractors to recruit workers … Continue reading Early Days of the Firm of Quong Ham Wah