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Washington University librarians and researchers launched “Asia in St. Louis,” an interactive story mapping project to help St. Louisans explore the rich history of Asian Americans in the area. The project tells the stories of the earliest Chinese immigrants in St. Louis and highlights the impact of Asian American entrepreneurs in the area.

A Washington University librarian received a $10,000 grant from the Missouri Humanities Council to research Asian American History in St. Louis during the 20th century. Project coordinator Joan Wang said the history will help people in the region gain a better understanding of Asian communities in St. Louis.