History Pub: “Chop Suey for All: Chinese Cooks in Oregon”

Chinese restaurants were common in Oregon towns and cities beginning in the late 19th century. Usually advertising both Chinese and American dishes, they catered to the basic needs of single working men as well as to diners who were attracted by the exotic and the foreign. Archivist, historian, and author Richard Engeman explores the history of Chinese restaurants in Oregon.

Richard Engeman, a native Oregonian, a retired
academic librarian, archivist, and historian lives in Albany with his husband Terry and four cats. His
career with the Oregon Historical Society and the University of Washington
Libraries immersed him in the history of the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of The Oregon Companion, a personal encyclopedic view of the state, and of Eating It Up in Oregon, a cookbook that reflects his interest in regional food history. He is a frequent contributor to the online Oregon Encyclopedia, and is a member of the board of the Albany Public Library Foundation and the Albany Historic
Landmarks Commission.

Program begins at 7:00 p.m., Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

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