Story of a Journey

Image of Dr. Herbert Yee holding a photo of himself as a young boy and as an adult, 2015.

We came on a ship from China named President Cleveland, and of course, we landed in San Francisco. I could look down and see my father, but he couldn’t come onto the boat. Then, they put me on a little ferry boat to take me to Angel Island.
— Dr. Herbert Yee on his journey

To the best of your ability, tell a personal story. One that only you can tell. Use these questions as inspiration.

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Russell Nauman