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George Shima, “Potato King”

Japanese immigrant George Shima, dressed a light colored suit, stands beside another Asian man and a white man, both dressed in three-piece suits.

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Description

The economic success of Japanese immigrant George Shima’s potato farm earned him the title, “Potato King.” Shima (right) became the first Japanese American millionaire.

Object ID

28.01.01

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San Joaquin County Historical Museum

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George Shima, “Potato King”

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Circa 1920

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San Joaquin County, San Francisco, California, United States

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https://soundingsmag.net/2020/02/12/george-shima/

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Creator

San Joaquin County Historical Museum

Publisher

Soundings Journal

Date

Circa 1920

Location

San Joaquin County, San Francisco, California, United States

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Image

Format

Photograph

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jpg

Source

Soundings Journal

Licensor

Public Domain

MUMI Number

28.03.014.IMG

Creator

San Joaquin County Historical Museum

Publisher

Soundings Journal

Date

Circa 1920

Location

San Joaquin County, San Francisco, California, United States

Type

Image

Format

Photograph

File Format

jpg

Source

Soundings Journal

Licensor

Public Domain

MUMI Number

28.03.014.IMG

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