Photos: Angel Island exhibit open in L.A. The Los Angeles Times Photographer: Katie Falkenberg/For The Times The Los Angeles Times Photographer: Katie Falkenberg/For The Times

Remembering Angel Island Remembering Angel Island July 16, May 29, 2011 Angel Island is an immigration station off the coast of San Francisco that was open from to process immigrants coming from the Pacific Rim countries. Dubbed the Ellis Island of the West, more than one million immigrants from over 80 countries – including 175,000 Chinese – were processed at Angel Island during its years of operations. Many of these detainees were Chinese, who faced intense interrogation and subsequent detention for weeks, months and sometimes even years. The ordeal of this experience left an indelible mark in the lives of Chinese immigrants at Angel Island that forever changed the course of America ’ s history. Remembering Angel Island Remembering Angel Island July 16, May 29, 2011 Angel Island is an immigration station off the coast of San Francisco that was open from to process immigrants coming from the Pacific Rim countries. Dubbed the Ellis Island of the West, more than one million immigrants from over 80 countries – including 175,000 Chinese – were processed at Angel Island during its years of operations. Many of these detainees were Chinese, who faced intense interrogation and subsequent detention for weeks, months and sometimes even years. The ordeal of this experience left an indelible mark in the lives of Chinese immigrants at Angel Island that forever changed the course of America ’ s history.

Recently, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation declaring January 21, 2010 as National Angel Island Day and an excerpt from the proclamation reads: many arrived at Angel Island, weary but hopeful, only to be unjustly confined for months or, in some cases, years. As we remember their struggle, we honor all who have been drawn to America by dreams of limitless opportunity.

To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Angel Island, CAM, in partnership with Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, is proud to open an exhibition to honor the history, legacy and unforgettable stories of Angel Island. The exhibit will occupy 400 sq. ft of space and will showcase historic photographs, a reproduction of a poem carved on the barracks of Angel Island, artifacts and a multi-media station featuring personal stories of those who endured or were profoundly affected by the Angel Island experience.Angel Island Immigration Station To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Angel Island, CAM, in partnership with Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, is proud to open an exhibition to honor the history, legacy and unforgettable stories of Angel Island. The exhibit will occupy 400 sq. ft of space and will showcase historic photographs, a reproduction of a poem carved on the barracks of Angel Island, artifacts and a multi-media station featuring personal stories of those who endured or were profoundly affected by the Angel Island experience.Angel Island Immigration Station

Some of Gun Chown Wong's belongings, including photographs of his wife and son, are displayed at the Chinese American Museum in the suitcase in which they were found by his son, Charles Wong. His first stop in this country was Angel Island, the immigration station in San Francisco Bay. The Los Angeles exhibit is called "Remembering Angel Island."

A photo of Gun Chown Wong, who entered the United States through the immigration center on Angel Island, is on display at the Chinese American Museum.

Charles Wong visits the Chinese American Museum in L.A., where an exhibit includes family photos.

Charles Wong with his mother and brother: A photograph of Charles Wong, right, his mother, center, and his brother, Liang Wong, left, is on display in at the Chinese American Museum. Liang was not allowed to leave Hong Kong with his brother and mother.

Jack Ong holds the inspection card his mother carried as she made the trip to America, entering through the immigration center on Angel Island. It is part of the L.A. exhibit.

Actor Jack Ong visits the Chinese American Museum, which includes artifacts from his mother and brother-in- law, who entered the United States through the immigration center on Angel Island.

Jack Ong holds a suitcase his mother, Jeung Shee Ong, carried as she entered the United States.

A suitcase and its contents (including a man's razor) are among items Jack Ong's mother, Jeung Shee Ong, carried as she entered the United States through the immigration center on Angel Island.

Tyrus Wong, 99, visits the Chinese American Museum. He entered the country through the immigration center on Angel Island.

Gun Chown Wong's medical notebook is among his possessions on display at the Chinese American Museum.